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Smart Recruiting: The Real Value of Conducting Background Checks

The face value of an employee is just not good enough in today’s world. This is a concern that employers need to realize before bringing an individual on board. The truth is, you don’t know this candidate from Adam or whether or not the candidate’s resume is even factual. Background checks open that crack and …

Tess Taylor, HR Panel Expert on Preventing Workplace Violence

Workplace violence happens more often than most HR pros care to think about. While it doesn’t always make the 5 o’clock news, violence at work can happen with any size or type of company. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration reports that there are nearly 2 million American workers who have reported an incident of …

Should Your Business Do Pre-Employment Drug Screening?

Is formal drug testing something your business does on a regular basis? With employees costing companies millions of dollars each year due to drug use, it makes sense to consider it. However, there are both good and bad that come from these programs. Many businesses are turning to pre-employment drug screening programs. The move to …