Is Drug Screening An Important Step Before Hiring A Good Employee?

The U.S. Department of Justice estimates that drug abuse costs US business owners over $140 billion every year, including the costs associated with turnover rates for employees who abuse illegal substances. Employee drug screening has never been more important. Some of the most successful companies in the world make it a point to keep its workplace drug free to earn…

5 Mistakes That Are Killing Your Hiring Practices

For many employers around the US, the failure to implement thoughtful hiring practices can lead to costly mistakes. In fact, a 2013 study revealed that 27% of employers reported losses of over $50,000 due to bad hires. It’s important to hire smart and design a prudent employee hiring process. Here are five mistakes to avoid during recruitment:

 
Mistake #1: Not doing…

Top Do’s and Don’ts of Conducting Employee Background Checks

Employment screening is becoming inevitable for finding reliable employees. However, the process is dotted with pitfalls and difficulties for employers. In today’s business environment where employees are considered the face of the business, you want to make sure that you can trust the people representing your company, but you also want to ensure that you follow state employment laws and…

3 Steps for Denying Employment and Avoiding A Lawsuit

Denying employment can be a tricky and risky situation if it is not done right. If you’re already being cautious by running a background check on the applicant you’re on the right track, but to really minimize your risk you must also make sure you are in compliance with the FCRA and EEOC.

This requires staying informed of updates to legislation…