Over the last few years, edtech and the use of big data has had a significant impact on the K-12 classroom, with leaders like AltSchool progressing toward … Read more
The Upcoming Holidays Are a Reminder: Get Your Screening Process in Order
School is in session and the holidays are quickly approaching. Retail stores are hiring their much-needed holiday workforce. And, for many running … Read more
10 Questions for Any Pre-Hire Assessment Vendor
All the talk these days about talent assessment and big data can be seen as positive: people management is a science and the more data we have, the better … Read more
Here’s What Your Hiring Managers Can Learn from the Major League Baseball Playoffs
Hiring employees who are naturally gifted is only half the battle. It used to be that physical ability mattered most. Today, however, employers are … Read more
4 Ways You’re Not Really Listening in the Screening Interview
Data published by Glassdoor in June shows that the amount of time required for the interview process has grown since 2009 — and screening processes … Read more
4 Hiring Lessons From Business Guru Michael Gerber
When I was afforded the opportunity to talk one-on-one with renowned business author Michael Gerber, I cleared my schedule. And of course I asked him about … Read more
4 Ways the Drug Screening Process Has Improved – For Employers AND Employees
onbRaise your hand if you remember having to give prospective employees a paper chain of custody form to conduct a drug test, locating the nearest … Read more
State of Ohio Jumps in and “Bans the Box” For All Civil Service Jobs
While the state Legislature has not yet weighed in on the issue, the Buckeye State has taken one step closer to embracing “ban the box.” Effective June 1, … Read more
What Do You Do When Job Candidates Ask About the Background Check?
Most job candidates will have many questions for an employer throughout the hiring process — including questions about the employment background check. Do … Read more
When Might It Be Discriminatory to Fire a Medical Marijuana User?
By Eric B. Meyer OK, let’s assume that I’m looking to fill another Blogprentice position. All hires must then pass a background check and drug screen. … Read more