Background checks are an important aspect of the employment process; equally important is the requirement of a discrimination free hiring process. In our past blog, we had discussed how the EEOC has set new guidelines to avoid discrimination during background checks. However, that is not
Watch our CEO, Sandra, and Microsoft’s Fernando Hernandez at Astra’s 16th Annual Workshop in San Francisco, as they role-play and give practical advice on how to close a deal during networking events. Mr Hernandez, Director of Supplier Diversity at Microsoft, shares his expertise on how big
In-home caregivers, home health aides, nursing assistants, custodial care workers: These are different names used for professionals who look after the elderly and chronically ill people in their homes, giving them a chance to remain in the comfort of their familiar surroundings. There is a rising
We were thrilled to be part of Astra’s Annual Reception and Workshop, held in San Francisco, in July. Astra Women’s Business Alliance is a wonderful organization that supports and promotes women-owned businesses. In their own words, their mission is “to advance opportunities for women in business.” Private
As HR personnels you are used to dealing with a sensitive personal information of employees. We hope you have a process in place to dispose the old or unwanted information on employees and potential candidates collected while doing background screening. According to a federal rule,