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Criminal Records & Employment (Part I)

According to the 2010 Employment Background Screening Survey, 96% of employers answered that they felt that the applicants understood why employee background checks were a part of the hiring process, and what effect they had on a potential position. However, many candidates fear that a background check will be performed improperly, are unaware of exactly what information is collected, or believe that having any negative history at all on their …Read More

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New FCRA Forms by January 1, 2013

Employers will be required to use updated forms as part of their background check process by January 1, 2013, as responsibility for interpreting the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) transfers from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to the newly-created Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
The primary change is that consumers should now contact the CFPB to obtain more information about their rights, as opposed to contacting the …Read More

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Social Media & HR – Recruiting and Hiring

This is the final article of a three part blog series focusing on social media and human resources that will cover the subtopics of employee conduct, social media policies, and recruiting.
Dresser & Associates recently hosted a webinar with guest speaker Alyssa Morris from Constangy, Brooks & Smith, an employment and labor law firm. Presenting on the topic of “Off-Duty Conduct and Social Media”, Alyssa shared her knowledge and advice on how …Read More

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Did you unknowingly hire a criminal that puts your organization at risk?

The most entertaining movies and crime novels describe the idea that to catch a criminal, it helps to think like one. Does the same thought prove valuable when screening potential employees who might harm your organization? Let’s take a look at the background check industry and analyze how applicants are able to intentionally hide a criminal background and pass through the pre-employment screening process without an employer finding a hint of …Read More

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From Startup to Small Business: Five HR Must-Haves

Congratulations, you’ve done it! You started with an idea, launched a company, and now your product or service is selling well. It’s time to grow. But as you know, growing a business isn’t simple.
“The media plays up the overnight successes like Instagram,” says Jay Turo, co-founder and CEO of Growthink, “but for the vast majority of entrepreneurs, it is a long, slow, and gradually upward growth process.”
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