For many years, employers have required a background check as an integral part of the hiring process. Nowadays, an increasing number of non-profit organizations are conducting background checks as well. As you'll quickly see, running background checks on volunteers is a smart move in this
Building your company’s dream team is no easy task. Even more difficult is ensuring that prospective employees don’t have a sordid past. It’s for this reason why many businesses run background checks before moving forward with a potential hire. Unfortunately, sometimes these background checks are
Drug testing remains important for businesses during the pandemic so that they can promote a positive & safe workplace. Before COVID-19 swept across the world, drug use was already increasing in the U.S. More than ever, it’s important that businesses maintain safe environments and comply
In a competitive job market, a prospective employee's educational background could be of significance. Employers will often use this information to determine whether or not applicants have the right qualifications for a specific job.As an HR or hiring manager, you have a responsibility to verify
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, lawmakers rightfully shifted their priorities. With the introduction of more health-related bills, others took a back seat. For employers, this meant that laws addressing ban-the-box legislation, marijuana consumption, and pay equity were officially put on hold. Though temporarily stagnant, great