With temporary and seasonal workers, you get to try them out for a while before deciding whether or not to bring them on board permanently. These temporary employees can be completely underwhelming, but, sometimes, you’ll find a diamond in the rough that would...
A background check is a thorough look into a job applicant’s past that can help a company decide if the potential hire is worth their investment. This screening can provide a plethora of information, including your previous employment, education, or criminal...
Pre-employment background checks are used by over 80 percent of businesses to determine a candidate’s job eligibility. The information provided in a background check can include criminal history, education and employment verification, MVR records, drug testing, and...
There are so many Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) on the market that you could easily feel overwhelmed when confronted with all of the options. Some ATS platforms are used to post jobs online and pre-screen candidates, while others are used primarily for tracking...
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP September 29 2015Background check companies are as different as the many services they provide. Some companies focus on popular services like criminal histories, drug tests, etc. Others may run only database searches or offer many...
Employee engagement was a major focus of this year’s Annual SHRM Conference, but why is employee engagement important? Employee engagement contributes to business growth and development. According to a 2012 study by Gallup, “Work units in the top quartile in...