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This is the final piece in a series on avoiding unnecessary risks in the hiring process, published in response to the documents jointly published by the EEOC on background screening and the recent rash of litigation.

So, how do you decide who to hire when you have multiple positions to fill and hundreds of applicants? Can you streamline the process and eliminate candidates more quickly with a hiring matrix? Yes, and no.

Aug. 9, 2014 — Aug. 10, 2014 … HR: Eight Basic Mistakes in HR Management … There are three “legs” that support managers and supervisors in doing their jobs—policies and practices, performance management, and job descriptions.

“August 2014 will have 5 Fridays, 5 Saturdays and 5 Sundays. This only happens once every 823 years.  The Chinese call it silver pockets full.

Facebook Photos Actually Helped the Employer Reveal Employee Dishonesty After Termination … An RN on a lawful FMLA leave was discharged from her position at Detroit Medical Center after the employer discovered she had misrepresented her qualifying medical condition in her FMLA leave request.

Recently, a House Subcommittee heard from the EEOC on individualized assessments and criminal background checks as a matter of policy. An attorney representing the U.S. Congress alleged that the EEOC’s guidance is faulty.

July 26, 2014–July 27, 2014 … Inc.: Use Each New Hire to Build a Growth Culture” … Each new hire matters, especially ones in management or the executive level, because they reshape your culture. How do you ensure that they are taking your company along the right path? TLNT.com:

July 19, 2014 — July 20, 2014 … Entrepreneur : “Employees Yearn to Learn: Here’s what you can do to help” Image courtesy of Entrepreneur magazine. There are many alternatives to the college campus now for learning, and employees are actively requesting help to improve their skill set.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its first comprehensive update of its guidance on the subject of pregnancy discrimination since 1983.  It supersedes that document and incorporates significant new developments in the law since its publication 30 years ago.

July 12, 2014–July 13, 2014 … Tim Sackett: “Resume Sent From G*d” http://www.timsackett.com/2014/07/11/resume-objectives-sent-from-gd/ … Resumes are increasingly yielding to the application. Resumes like this may be why.

At this point, 22 states have legalized medicinal marijuana. Possession of marijuana is also the third most common criminal conviction.