I’ll tell anyone who’ll listen that I’m a proud cynic. The definition of “cynic” varies slightly from dictionary to dictionary, but most say something … Read more
Yes, You Really Do Need to Screen Temporary Holiday Employees
Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away, and that means Black Friday, shopping online, and holiday music overload as we get ready for the big gift-giving … Read more
New Washington D.C. Law Goes Well Beyond Ban the Box
With over a year of debate and some last-minute amendments, the District of Columbia’s Council recently passed a ban-the-box law that includes its own … Read more
Congress Critical of EEOC’s Policy Towards Background Checks
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