Background checks are helpful in evaluating several things about a prospective employee. These things include criminal records, credit reports, and driving records. It is estimated that nearly 70% of employers perform background checks. However, most of these organizations do not use outsource this service. Organizations who chose to perform background
For human resources and businesses in general, problem employees can be a headache. Problem employees are an inevitable part of the human resource landscape. A disproportionate amount of time and emotional energy can be spent on these individuals. However, some of these employees are bright individuals that have a lot
Many managers are not equipped to deal with the negativity that finds its way into their department. It only takes the negative attitude from one employee to have an effect on the department or possibly, the whole company. Moreover, factors such as personality conflicts, daily gripes, and interpersonal friction all
For many businesses out there, setting up a sound human resources infrastructure is an afterthought. However, HR is a critical function in any size company and not setting it up correctly from the start will only hurt your company in the long run. If your company doesn’t have the know-how or interest
Every individual that gets up and comes to work at your company is a valuable asset. If you forget this important fact, it leads to less productivity, increased irritation among peers, and high employee turnover. Yes, the fact is, if you do not show your employees how much they are appreciated
Every human resources department is pulling its hair out trying to cultivate the right workplace for the newest crop of tech savvy millennials. These are the employees who will set your company ahead of the curve through applying new technology. However, these new employees definitely do not respond to traditional
Except people who write resumes for others for a living, I can’t think of a single soul out there that wants to sit down and put together their own resume. It’s hard to shine the light on yourself and put words on one page that defines who you are and
Human Resources can be one of the most stressful departments within a company. Recruiting, hiring, and keeping your company staffed can be truly overwhelming. Presently, finding good reliable employees that you can trust is no easy feat. Recruiting, training, and completing the on boarding process is challenging to say the
It was 2013. A Thursday, maybe. You were out for a drink with your colleague from marketing, trying to avoid shop talk, when Susana showed up. Susana was also from marketing. Susana did not know to avoid shop talk. Something about a conference, she said, “and you know, that
Performance reviews–typically handled once a year –are a critical step for assessing employees. Performance reviews aren’t considered a hard science and accurately measuring individual employee performance really varies from company to company. Here are some best practices that companies can implement to make the process more productive and enjoyable: Communicate
