On Time or Fashionably Late?
Are you on time? Maybe in your personal life you like to make an entrance and that means not being the first to arrive. However, in business, being on time matters. A lot.
Covid, 9 Months In
Now that we have been living this different life for more than 9 months, we are learning to adapt but that doesn’t mean it has gotten easy.
Potential Business Partner-Should You Background Check? Yes.
It is your responsibility to be sure any person you are considering as a business partner is honest and trustworthy. It’s not only your business at risk, you also need to be concerned about your reputation, your
5 Basics to Incorporate into Your Employment Screening Services
The first basic question that most HR professionals ask when thinking about background screening is: “Why should I use employment screening services? If I decide to use these services, which background checks should I get?” Finding a perfect-fit screening package for your company’s individual needs
5 Common Mistakes When Using Employment Screening Services
Whether your company is large or small, hiring the right candidate makes a big difference to your bottom line by affecting profits, growth, customer satisfaction, safety, employee retention, work processes, and legal compliance. Using professional employment screening services is the first step in the right direction.
HR Background Screening: Here’s why it has become important
Your priority is to reduce the risk of violence to your employees and customers, while protecting your business assets. The first line of defense is to do everything possible to prevent violent and dishonest people from getting a foot in your door. A thorough HR background screening can help you find the most qualified employees, but that isn’t the whole story.
Why Should You Consider a Candidate Without a College Degree?
Does your application process automatically eliminate a candidate without a college degree? Obviously, there are many jobs that require a degree, but there are a lot of roles that don’t. Turning down talented, experienced workers for lack of a degree can be a lazy way of weeding through your applicants. When unemployment was high, employers could afford to
Do I Really Need An Employee Handbook?
Yes, you really do need an employee handbook. If you don’t have clear guidelines for your employees, there will be misunderstandings and disputes. Without an employee handbook it is also hard to prove that employees know the company policies if there is a termination for violating policy. In addition to dealing with bad hires or employees,
Do You Invest In Employees?
For small businesses especially, there is often no budget allocated for employee training and development. Once the onboarding process is over, that’s it! This lack of planning for your company’s future needs can end up costing you more in the long run. You will be scrambling to catch up to your competitors who have an employee development program. Their program will help them be innovative and ready for the new opportunities that their company takes on!
Happy New Year, Have You Made Your Business Resolution List?
A lot of people make at least one New Year’s resolution in their personal life, but not everyone thinks about making a business resolution list for their work life. A good place to start on your business resolution list is to review your company goals. Most of those goals depend on your workforce being up to the task. Do you have the talent and leadership you need to get your company to the next level? Connect the dots. If you are missing the talent and leadership you need, maybe the right resolutions can start you on a better path.