Employee background checks are the first protection tool for businesses of all types and sizes. Screening potential candidates can uncover information they don't reveal in their interviews. Most background checks can search as deep as you'd like and most times they spare business owners the problems of dealing with unruly employees – and even lawsuits. However, no matter how useful and … [Read more...]
Do’s and Don’ts of Employment Background Screening
Companies are always looking for ways to improve their recruiting process, whether it’s by reducing the time it takes to hire someone for a particular role or creating an efficient background screening for potential employees. So, really, recruiting is always an ongoing process. It never really ends if you want to deliver the best recruiting experience for potential candidates, but also for … [Read more...]
5 Hiring Mistakes Leaders Make and How to Avoid Them
When building a team, you want to surround yourself with people you can trust. These include competent professionals who do their job and help you build the business you want, while creating an awesome company culture. While the hiring process is never easy, it generates stress for both parties involved: you and the candidate. But, a hiring mistake can be very costly – it can cost you money, … [Read more...]
New York City Bans Credit Checks For Hiring Decisions
The New York City Council has approved a new bill that will amend the city's current Human Rights Law, making it illegal for employers to request or use a job applicant's credit history as part of their hiring decision. NYC Council members voted 47-3 in favor of the Stop Credit Discrimination in Employment Act on April 16, 2015. According to local news agencies, the bill will take effect 120 … [Read more...]
Amazon Sued For Improper Employment Background Checks
The world's largest online retailer is being sued for its background practices. Earlier this month, plaintiff Gregory Williams filed a class action lawsuit against Amazon, Inc. and a third-party recruitment company, Staff Management Solutions (SMX), alleging they violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) of 1970. The lawsuit, filed in Washington state federal court, alleges Amazon failed to … [Read more...]
Study Reveals Need For Improved FBI Criminal Records
Think the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has the most complete, up-to-date criminal records? Think again. According to a recent study conducted by the Government Accountability Office, the FBI and other government entities can improve their criminal databases by taking certain actions. Most people assume the FBI has the most comprehensive criminal database in the country. After all, this … [Read more...]
Nevada Lawmakers Want To Stop Employment Background Checks
Nevada lawmakers want to put the brakes on mandatory background checks for certain employees. We've covered several stories here on the ARS blog about states pushing for more background checks, but this is one of the first times we've blogged about lawmakers wanting to prohibit the screening of employees. This begs the question: why does Nevada want to stop employment background … [Read more...]
Are You Doing Enough To Prevent Workplace Violence?
The potential for workplace violence is a very real concern for companies in all industries and sectors. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), nearly 2 million U.S. workers report being the victims of workplace violence each year. What's even more alarming is that most cases go unreported – so the actual number of incidents is likely much higher. Employers can do … [Read more...]
How To Reduce Shrink In The Retail Industry
Shrink, when used in the context of retail stores/businesses, is defined as the loss of product between the supplier and point of sale. When the difference between a profitable and non-profitable business is just a couple percent, you need all the help you can get. Having the extra burden of shrink is something that many retail businesses are unable to deal with. Expired Products If you sell … [Read more...]
Protect Your Business From Negligent Hiring Claims
Negligent hiring claims continue to soar with each passing year, making employers reluctant to recruit new workers. If an employer fears of legal action taken against them, he or she will be less willing to hire new workers. But what exactly is a negligent hiring claim? And what steps can employers take to protect themselves from this action? To learn the answers to these questions and more, keep … [Read more...]