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Study Shows Employee Recognition Boosts Retention: A Weekend Roundup


Does it seem like your employees are going through a revolving door? If you’re experiencing a high turnover rate, a new study shows that increasing employee recognition can boost retention rates. In a 2015 survey, SHRM found that employee retention was the No.

What Will Donald Trump’s First 100 Days in Office Mean for Employers?: A Weekend Roundup


President Donald Trump’s first 100 days will focus on several major policy issues, many of which will affect employers. A primary policy concern for the administration is the Affordable Care Act, which many employers have voiced concerns about.

Tips For Handling Workplace Hostility

Tips For Handling Workplace Hostility


Even in the workplace, where professionalism is expected at all times, hostility can arise from employees. Emotions can run high and lead some professionals to voice their unhappiness.

The Life of a Background Check

The Life of a Background Check


The life of our background checks is more strenuous than our competitors.’ We don’t rely entirely on public databases for our results. We deliver accurate information, every time. Every pre-employment screening assignment is a combination of automated searches and thorough fact checking.

Get Moving! 6 Ways to Stay Active at a Desk Job

Get Moving! 6 Ways to Stay Active at a Desk Job


We’ve all heard it before: sitting for too long at our desk jobs comes along with many health risks. We often sit for 8 hours at work, then sit in our cars on the drive home, and finally end the day sitting on the couch. Unfortunately, the risks of sitting come in more forms than you might think.

Finding a Balance Between Speed and Accuracy When Hiring

Finding a Balance Between Speed and Accuracy When Hiring


It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for! You’ve found the perfect candidate for your open position: they’re qualified, fit culturally, and available to start immediately. These are the moments when many hiring managers act too quickly, and the results can be disastrous.

EEOC Wellness Rules Hold Up in Court for Now: A Weekend Roundup

EEOC Wellness Rules Hold Up in Court for Now: A Weekend Roundup


The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) rules governing the fees employers can impose on employees who do not participate in wellness programs took effect on Jan. 1, surviving a motion to block them filed by AARP.

Stop Making These 5 LinkedIn Mistakes

Stop Making These 5 LinkedIn Mistakes


LinkedIn is one of the most important resources you have when searching for a new job and attracting recruiters. In a world dominated by technology, crafting the perfect LinkedIn profile is just as important as having a striking resume.

2016 Showed Significant Decrease in Job Cuts: A Weekend Roundup

2016 Showed Significant Decrease in Job Cuts: A Weekend Roundup


According to a new economic news release from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), job cuts were down by 12 percent in 2016 from 2015. Layoffs amounted to 526,915 in 2016, which is below the annual job cuts averaged since 2010. Not surprisingly…

What You Need to Know to Hire Engineers

What You Need to Know to Hire Engineers


It can be daunting to begin the hiring process for highly technical positions. Competition can be fierce. Many types of engineers are in high demand, and you may have to act fast to hire that perfect candidate.

When It Looks Too Good to Be True...


Let’s face it—ending any kind of relationship can be hard. Even if it’s just one of your business’ vendors, letting go of a long-term partner can be tough.

Determining if an Applicant Can Contribute Autonomously

Determining if an Applicant Can Contribute Autonomously


There are many mistakes inexperienced interviewers can make, but among the most common is looking for a positive attitude in applicants.

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