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Race Biases, Workplace Mask Requirements, and Updated COVID-19 Guidance

In today’s Weekend Roundup, racial bias costs a transportation company $1 million, the CDC updates workplace mask restrictions, and the EEOC updates guidance on vaccination incentives. Click the headlines below to learn more!

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HR and Ergonomics, America’s Workforce, Free Background Checks
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HR and Ergonomics, America’s Workforce, Free Background Checks

In today’s Weekend Roundup, the Society of Human Resource Management addresses why human resource teams should focus on ergonomics, while employees are still working from home.

KRESS is Certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
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KRESS is Certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council

KRESS is proud to be certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).

Background Screenings You Can Trust
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Background Screenings You Can Trust

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

Protect Your Company with Compliant Social Media Screenings
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Protect Your Company with Compliant Social Media Screenings

According to a recent study by Manifest, 90 percent of employers factor a job candidate’s social media accounts into their hiring decisions…

Is Your Job Candidate Lying to You?
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Is Your Job Candidate Lying to You?

Organizations conduct background checks on job candidates for a variety of reasons, including regulatory compliance and security.

Criminal Background Check, Mentoring Your Workforce, Hiring
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Criminal Background Check, Mentoring Your Workforce, Hiring

In today’s Weekend Roundup…

Hiring Remote Job Candidates, Criminal Records, Ban-the-Box
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Hiring Remote Job Candidates, Criminal Records, Ban-the-Box

In today’s Weekend Roundup, the Harvard Business Review examines how to successfully hire a remote job candidate.

Criminal Records, Drug Testing, Job Offers and the COVID-19 Vaccine
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Criminal Records, Drug Testing, Job Offers and the COVID-19 Vaccine

In today’s Weekend Roundup, we look at second chance candidates who have a criminal record and how Philadelphia is prohibiting pre-employment marijuana drug screenings.

The Difference Between County and Statewide Criminal Record Searches
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The Difference Between County and Statewide Criminal Record Searches

Most background checks include some type of criminal records search, but the term “criminal records” can be unclear.

Top Five FAQs for Background Checks
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Top Five FAQs for Background Checks

Background checks can seem like a daunting task for employers, hiring managers, and the human resources department (HR), between EEOC and FCRA compliance, drug testing…

Background Checks You Can Count On
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Background Checks You Can Count On

The background check process can seem like a tangled web, especially if you are an employer in the process of hiring. Background checks can be complicated.

Attract Top Job Talent for Your Company
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Attract Top Job Talent for Your Company

As the U.S. labor market continues to reflect the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Department of Labor there is a saturation of top talent looking for a job.

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