Waffle House is under the gavel. In certain parts of the country, there's a Waffle House at nearly every highway exit and rest stop you go to. With 2,100 stores in half of all states in the US, it's a major chain that employs thousands. And...
Employee turnover can take a stunning toll on your business. On average, employee turnover costs you $75,000 per employee, and that makes keeping your employees not just good for your culture, but good for your bottom line. Employee screening services can help you reduce turnover...
Workplace violence is a rising worry among employers and employees alike. It's common enough that OSHA estimates that two million Americans will see some form of workplace violence on a yearly basis. The moral obligation to keep your employees safe needs no discussion, but the...
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Often, as an employer, a thorough background check is key to finding the right person for the job. And if you can do both, you should. But why do they matter, and how should you use them? When You Can Check First of all, you should be...
Each month we get calls from individuals asking questions about how employers verify past employment. What they are really asking is if their resume is not 100% accurate will a new potential employer find out? It is called and an employment verification search (EVS) rather than a...
The following are 5 popular staffing solutions: Regardless of the size of the company, in most cases, the employees are both the most valuable asset and greatest expense. Employers looking for staffing solutions need to understand their options and choose wisely. 1. Job boards Job Boards can bring...
In the United States, background checks have become a normal part of life. Individuals have concerns about their safety and employers need to hire people who are responsible, reliable, and most of all legal. Employers who do not run background checks run the risk of...
Negligent hiring lawsuits can occur when employers fail to perform background checks on potential employees. Companies should have specific hiring policies or guidelines that hiring managers are required to follow. These guidelines outline the proper procedures company managers should follow before hiring a potential candidate. In order...
The District of Columbia is considering legislation that would bar employers from conducting pre-employment marijuana testing, except as required by law. The bill—Prohibition of Pre-Employment Marijuana Testing Act of 2015—is scheduled to be discussed at a public hearing on Monday, February 9, 2015. The District of Columbia...
