Congress is showing signs of life in the constant fight for employers to conduct reasonable background checks. Representative Tim Walberg, R, Mich., … Read more
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: What You Should Know About Ban the Box
Cue the Western music…. A lot of employers are nervous about a new villain riding into town called “Ban the Box.” It refers a movement that has been … Read more
Why Onboarding Has Become a Strategic Priority
We all remember that feeling you get before the first day of school — nervous, excited, and very concerned over which outfit to wear. For new students, … Read more
City of Austin Shows the Wrong Way to Handle “Ban the Box”
Question: What do you get when you combine “ban the box” compliance with utterly idiotic hiring practices? (I know I’m supposed to be diplomatic but no can … Read more
Hiring For Core Values Is a Good Start, But There’s More to It Than That
This won’t be surprising to regular readers of this blog, but I am a firm believer in the importance of hiring people who personally reflect your … Read more
Ban the Box Has Turned Into a Big Employer Problem
Ban the box has gone viral. And while the removal of this little check box has potentially made life easier for job seekers with a criminal past, it has … Read more
How Is Your HR Department Doing Covering Its … Assets?
HR departments are the sentries of the office, with access to sensitive personnel records such as health information, I-9 documents as well as salary … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: What Can You Learn from Your Last Hiring Mistake?
Every poor performer and bad hire can be traced to a flaw in the hiring system and represents an opportunity to improve that system. Think about your most … Read more
Indiana Restricts Criminal History Info That Might Be Sent to Employers
Effective July 1, Indiana has a new rule on what information “criminal history providers” can report in employment background checks. This latest version … Read more
Ignite HR 2014: Why You Should Hire Criminals
As I’ve said before, Ignite HR is an intriguing and very different type of conference format. Speakers get only five (5) minutes, 20 slides and … Read more