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Keep Your Remote Team Engaged and Motivated

Keep Your Remote Team Engaged and Motivated


According to a recent poll conducted by Gartner, 90 percent of HR leaders said employees would be allowed to work remotely once COVID-19 vaccines were widely available. For leaders in the workforce, it’s essential to remember to keep employees motivated and engaged.

Weekend Roundup: I-9 Flexibility, Hiring Frenzy, Changing Workforce

Weekend Roundup: I-9 Flexibility, Hiring Frenzy, Changing Workforce


In today’s Weekend Roundup, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has extended flexibility for compliance with the Form I-9 to January 31, 2021. As the COVID-19 vaccine rolls out, pharmacies nationwide are ramping up hiring pharmacists and technicians to administer shots.

Weekend Roundup: Transition to Remote Work, Employee Drug Testing, Tyson Food Managers Fired

Weekend Roundup: Transition to Remote Work, Employee Drug Testing, Tyson Food Managers Fired


In today’s Weekend Roundup, a new study by National Science Foundation Rapid Response Research takes a look at how employees responded when forced to start working remotely, New Jersey passes a bill establishing regulations for selling and consuming marijuana…

A Look At Healthcare Background Screening

A Look At Healthcare Background Screening


As the healthcare industry continues to have a surge of new hires it is imperative to ensure your candidate pool is at its best.

Best Practices for Rescreening Furloughed Employees

Best Practices for Rescreening Furloughed Employees


The time has come to officially recall your furloughed employees, however is your business prepared to do so in a compliant manner and rescreen employees?

Monitor Your Workforce with the KRESS SHIELD

Monitor Your Workforce with the KRESS SHIELD


More companies turn to KRESS Employment Screening for the KRESS SHIELD, a continuous monitoring solution to identify threats within their organization and quickly mitigate potential risk.

Move Your Company Forward With An HR Solution That Works

Move Your Company Forward With An HR Solution That Works


A significant portion of our workforce is currently working from home. This makes many HR and employers nervous. The solution to safeguarding your company lies in one simple service—the KRESS SHIELD.

Weekend Roundup: Legalizing Marijuana, Hiring Kind People, Chief Officer of Fun

Weekend Roundup: Legalizing Marijuana, Hiring Kind People, Chief Officer of Fun


In today’s Weekend Roundup, five more states legalize marijuana for medical and recreational use. The chief marketing officer of Electric, Andrea Kayal, shares her thoughts on the importance of hiring nice people versus those with practical experience.

Raise The Bar When Recruiting Healthcare Employees

Raise The Bar When Recruiting Healthcare Employees


We all know the healthcare industry is booming and the demand for first-rate candidates is high as the pandemic continues to unfold. Healthcare organizations are struggling to meet the hiring demand, and the higher the turnover rate, the more money it costs to hire and train replacements.

HR Compliance Solutions for a Remote Workforce

HR Compliance Solutions for a Remote Workforce


Approximately 42 percent of the U.S. workforce is working remotely, and it is imperative employers maintain compliance with laws and regulations. Enforcing compliance shields a company from fines and litigation.

High Unemployment Rates Enhance Your Candidate Pool

High Unemployment Rates Enhance Your Candidate Pool


As of August 2020, according the Department of Labor, there are 13.6 million unemployed Americans. While that’s bad news for the country, the situation has its advantages for employers. Now is the time to enhance your hiring pool of job candidates!

Remember, reflect, and recognize June 19

Remember, reflect, and recognize June 19


KRESS observes Juneteenth, June 19 as a holiday in honor of African American history and culture. This day represents freedom, achievement, respect for all cultures, and pride.

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