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Fool Me Never: 5 Ways Job Applicants Try to Trick the System
Background checks on prospective employees are an important part of verifying applicants’ qualifications and identifying any legal or security risks that could be harmful to the company. Job applicants are generally honest when it comes to background checks, but some...
Employers Have An Invisible Burden When Hiring Employees
Employees are often a business’s most valuable investment. The cost of hiring a new employee can be significant, in more way than an employer could ever imagine. Many of these costs get buried and overlooked in day-to-day operations. There is one fact in business that...
Never Assume Your Potential Employee’s Credibility
Drug abuse in the workplace is a growing problem for employers throughout the U.S. This problem can cost your company a significant amount of money, along with decreased productivity and lowered morale overall. When you’re in the process of hiring new employees, it’s...
Knowing Your Potential Employee Is Half the Battle
Hiring employees with questionable backgrounds can end up costing your company a significant amount of money. You might end up hiring someone with drug abuse problems that lead to workplace issues, or you could face a negligent hiring lawsuit if your newly hired...
Diploma Mills and How to Recognize Them
Finding and hiring an employee with a college degree does not guarantee that your company is getting someone who has the right educational background and skills for the job. Unfortunately, there are many questionable companies, known as diploma mills, which offer...
Helping Hiring Managers Pull The Weeds
A crucial part of any hiring process should be employment background screening, pre-and post-hire. This gives hiring managers a glimpse into a person's past behavioral patterns, propensities, and likely future behavior. You know their records were clean when you hired...
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