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At a nonprofit, every employee wears multiple hats. That’s why we’ve made our background checking service for volunteers so simple for both the nonprofit and its volunteers. We receive calls at KRESS daily from nonprofit managers looking to learn more about volunteer screening.

Some of the most challenging positions to hire for, whether you’re hiring externally or promoting from within, are leadership roles. Think back to your less-than-desirable managers or team leaders in the past.

Complying with the laws and regulations surrounding background checks is the most important part of KRESS’ screening process, and it should be your priority, too.

A recent court case decision sided with an employer on a matter that has become a rising concern in the workplace: offensive speech on social media.

Across the U.S. there has been a boom in wellness trends. From our grocery carts to fitness watches, Americans are becoming more interested in maintaining their health and overall well-being.

A recent lawsuit against a Miami-based pizzeria franchise is a reminder to business from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that employers can be penalized for asking for specific work authorization or identity documents from newly hired employees.

Have you lost any new recruits lately? A new survey conducted by Korn Ferry found that 25 percent of all newly hired workers leave within their first six months. The survey also found that the majority of these new hires leave when their role doesn’t meet their expectations.

Did you know that the Austin City Council recently passed a Ban-the-Box ordinance, which prohibits most employers from asking questions about or considering an individual’s criminal history until after making a conditional offer of employment?

We’ve all had that feeling. You click “send” on an email and instantly notice that you’ve included typos, replied to all, or forgotten to include an attachment. What’s worse, is how many mistakes we make without even noticing.

France is leading the way in the “right to disconnect” for employees.

Team motivation is integral to keeping employees engaged and happy at your company. You might think that motivation only comes from one thing: salary increases. That’s not the case, however.

Federal regulations governing the workplace could be up for major changes in 2017. President Donald Trump and GOP members of Congress have made statements promising to cut back on many regulations…