BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP September 11 2017Hiring managers considering whether to drug test job candidates must contend with a plethora of myths about the practice. Many fallacies about drug testing are posted on the Internet and misinform both job applicants...
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP June 13 2017 With the legalization of medicinal marijuana gaining traction in more than 26 states as well as 7 states and the District of Columbia for recreational use, changes in hiring parameters are the hot topic of the season....
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP April 13 2017 With the recent news revealing that Canada has introduced a bill to legalize recreational marijuana use, making it the second nation to authorize marijuana for the entire country, many companies are left wondering how...
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP March 15 2017 Reducing risk in your hiring decision is one of the most important challenges any human resources department can face. Hiring a new employee can cost thousands of dollars in onboarding and orientation, but they can cost...
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP March 15 2017 A new hire background check is an important part of the hiring process, but it can be a tricky task to complete. Potential employers could worry that they have not gathered enough information or are digging deeper into...
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP March 14 2017 When beginning the hiring process, businesses are often told that they should perform background checks on potential employees before hiring them. However beneficial these screenings might be, many companies opt not to....