We recently came across a piece of news, which said that Chinese banks had been given the permission to buy major stakes with their American counterparts. These deals have been signed between the U.S. and China hoping to strengthen the business relationships between the two
We are often asked this question, ‘how effective is a drug test while screening candidates?’ We have picked a few stats from a report produced by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). The results are from a Drug Testing Efficacy Poll done in collaboration
We had covered previously how Yahoo had asked their CEO to resign after he had misrepresented his credentials. Yahoo recently announced appointing Marissa Mayer, as the new CEO. Previously a VP at Google, she was leading legacy products like Google Maps, Local Search, Street View, etc Marissa, is also
Everyone is on the social media these days, so do you think employment agencies should venture into it too? Well, they actually have. According to a recent research by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), 76% of companies said that they do use or
Over the past month, we have talked about the importance of background checks and criminal screening during the hiring process. Employees, the most important resource of a company, can easily turn into an asset or a liability if hired correctly. We came across an interesting
June was a successful month both in our office and at the conferences! I hope that was the case for everyone! This month we are looking to continue with that same success and determination. We will be attending the Astra’s 16th Annual Awards and Workshops
Children are our most prized possessions and it is our responsibility to make sure that they are safe. The society we live in is filled with numerous vices and child abuse takes the top position. Even though the rate of child abuse has reduced over
We cannot emphasize enough on the importance of background checks. They have their importance regardless of whether you are picking a lifeguard for a summer job at the beach or interviewing for the post of Vice President of a big company. What recruiters have to
We like to do our homework before working with someone new, it may be an architect, a tutor, or even a nanny for that matter. This feeling of concern is more acute when dealing with a doctor or a hospital and rightly so. Employee background
The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council is currently having its annual conference and business fair in Orlando, Florida until the 21st of June and we are excited to be a part of it. Three days packed of workshops, exhibits, matchmaking and endless networking events will