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As states begin allowing businesses to reopen, employers are having to map out the best tactics to reopen their office in a safe and timely manner. Here’s some tips to guide employers and HR professionals. • Phasing:

As the pandemic of coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to disrupt our workflow, more questions are raised every day as to how we should best proceed in order to preserve our workforce and keep our teams focused.

Employment law is always evolving, and that includes laws regarding background checks. On top of that, one law may affect one company within an industry and not another, and on a more granular level some laws effect hiring and retaining employees differently within the same company.

As an employer, it’s important to know that your employment screening vendor is ahead of the curve and has solutions for your HR needs. KRESS is rooted in the highest standards of value, speed, service, and accuracy—that is the KRESS difference. Value:

The festive season is often filled with joy, celebrations, and, unfortunately, an increase in substance abuse. For employers, HR professionals, and small business owners, this period can lead to significant challenges in maintaining a safe and productive workplace.

As we leap into the new year, there are at least two dozen new employment laws going into effect as of January 1. Here is a look at some employment laws that can affect your company.

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), a labor law that states employers provide employees with job-protected and unpaid leave for qualified family and medical reasons, was signed into law February 3, 1993, more than two decades ago.  Since then, amendments have been made.

Civil history searches reveal legal actions filed by businesses and individuals against other people and companies, such as bankruptcy, liens, or civil judgements.

Marijuana laws have been rapidly changing across all 50 states and it can be confusing. Some states have legalized all forms of marijuana, while others allow medical use, and then there is everything in between.

KRESS makes hiring fast, simple, and reliable. We offer pre-and-post employment screening services to businesses across all industries that are FCRA compliant.

It’s that creepy time of year where horror movies seem to play on every channel, and you think you see a clown lurking in every curb drain you pass. Clowns are frightening and thanks to Stephen King, it’s the childhood nightmare that frightens us all.

It’s a job seekers market! With the unemployment rate at an all-time low, creating job postings that are compelling and accurate is necessary for snagging that prime candidate. It’s imperative to take the necessary steps to ensure your post gains the interest of the right candidates.