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Hurricane Harvey: Ten Ways to Help Your Employees
Evacuation orders are still being announced in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, which has caused massive damage and displacement of individuals in the coastal communities of Southeast Texas.
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4 Ways to Look More Polished at Work
All too often, great work at the office is overshadowed by an unprofessional, unpolished appearance. How you carry yourself can impact nearly every aspect of your work.
How to Spot a Dishonest Job Candidate
We’ve all known someone who has done it. Maybe even you have done it: lying on your résumé or a job application.
How to Correctly Consider Job Applicants with a Suspended License Conviction
Driving with a suspended license convictions are among the most common convictions in the U.S. In fact, this conviction makes the top 10 list of the most common convictions.
Are You Screening Job Candidates the Right Way?
Eighty-five percent of companies perform an employment screen of some kind.
Common Employee Mistakes on the New Form I-9
If you don’t yet have the new Form I-9, you’re well behind schedule. The Form I-9 has always been a complicated document, and it’s recently been updated.
The Unexpected Costs of a Bad Hire
So, you’ve hired a new employee. It doesn’t take long to find out they’re not quite right for the job, and they either quit or are let go.
Should You Hire Someone with a DWI Conviction?
Should you hire an employee with a background that includes a DWI conviction?
FTC’s Advice on Screening Forms: Keep it Simple
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released new, nonbinding guidance regarding background check disclosure and authorization forms.
How to Manage Your Company’s Interns
Creating an internship program sounds like a great idea for many businesses.
The First Steps to Hiring an Intern
Summer is here, and that means that thousands of businesses are looking to hire summer interns.
Weekend Roundup: California May Soon Ban Asking Applicants for Salary History
A proposal making its way through the California state legislature would prohibit employers in the state from asking candidates for their salary history and require them to…
Drug Screening Best Practices for Every Business
Drug screening is an important aspect in maintaining a healthy, safe, and productive work environment.