Running any business is about risk management. There’s a certain amount of risk any business owner has to take on, depending on their industry and their operations. But by reducing their risks intelligently, they can reduce the chances that they will run into an untenable
Employers often test potential new hires or candidates for a promotion. Skill assessment tests are the most common and serve to determine whether an applicant is able to handle the work involved in a certain position. Typing, language and computer tests are examples of tests
There are more ways to check your background than with credit reports. Some information like arrest records are gathered through the use of your fingerprints. There are many employers and housing agencies that are checking fingerprints to find out the full story of a person’s
Managers Can Control Workplace Safety Many employees will tolerate a hostile work environment until they can find a different job. Workplace safety is a key factor that affects the employee turnover rate. Some managers are not familiar with practical methods for controlling aggressive behavior. Those managers
In a field like health care, there is very little margin for error. That is why employers need to be especially careful about who they hire, seeking only the best people with the best possible references. Given the amount of sensitive information employees have access
Checking a potential employee’s driving record is a simple and effective way to learn crucial information about a person. For jobs that involve driving, such as delivery, limousine or taxi services, you have obvious reasons for needing to know the applicant’s driving history. You also
Almost half of all prospective employees had to undergo some type of drug test to continue with the application process for a job they desire. More than 9 million people took tests in 2015, according to a report by The Atlantic. Getting a job did
Most people with employees would like nothing more than to be able to trust them implicitly, if only because it would make everybody’s lives a little easier. Unfortunately, this is not a practical solution in the modern workplace. Financially irresponsible issues have the demonstrated tendency
Alcohol and drug abuse by employees can result in safety hazards, decreased productivity, and low employee morale. Drug testing is a simple and inexpensive way for employers to identify the use of alcohol, prescriptions, and illegal drugs and help to curb use by employees. Employers
By most estimates, we spend more time at work on average than we do with our own families. And yet, in such a mobile society with a changing labor market, we know so little about some of the people we work with. Background checks are