by Snoopycat2015 | Aug 10, 2016 | Blogs, General
In spite of the headlines, horror stories and all the ink spilled over the effects of negligent hiring examples, workplace violence and other consequences of improper screening, I am still encountering business owners and hiring managers who say something like: “I...
by Snoopycat2015 | Aug 2, 2016 | Blogs, General
Drug testing is just one more safeguard that employers can add to their pre-employment screening process to help ensure a safe hire. The rampant abuse of prescription drugs in society today and the changing laws on marijuana use are just two reasons that employers...
by Snoopycat2015 | Jul 27, 2016 | Blogs, General
Educational fraud is one of the most common lies told on a resume’. In today’s technology-based world, and the desire to make the almighty dollar as fast and easy as possible, this type of fraud continues to plague employers who want to hire the best and the...
by Snoopycat2015 | Jul 20, 2016 | Blogs, General
Should cover letters still be used in the job market? In years gone by there were three basic components when applying for a job: resume’, application and cover letter. These days a job application may include credit checks, background checks, drug testing and...
by Snoopycat2015 | Jul 13, 2016 | Blogs, General
The high costs of on-boarding an employee, or replacing an existing one, have caused the hiring process to become more sophisticated. Assessment testing has now been added to the process by many employers in hopes of ensuring the right person is hired for the right...
by Snoopycat2015 | Jul 7, 2016 | Blogs, General
Credit checks have been used for employment screening for decades but have come under increased scrutiny in the last several years. Just as the Ban-the-Box movement is gaining momentum, the push to eliminate credit reports from employment screening is becoming a...
