If you actively use criminal background checks to screen potential employees and use convictions as reason not to hire someone, you’ll want to be aware of the latest employee background check rules put into place by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) last month.
What’s Changed for Employers?
The new rules call for careful consideration of how and when you use criminal background checks in pre-employment screenings, since there could be potential bias against certain groups like racial minorities. According to the EEOC, racial and ethnic minorities are more likely to get caught up in the legal system, and… Read More
When doing business internationally, communication becomes critical. In a situation where you can’t meet in your office once a week, phone and online meetings become vital to sustaining the relationship and keeping the flow of communication open.
However, the chance for a communication mishap increases in doing business over-seas. Cultural differences can be a barrier and a hindrance. To avoid any unwanted business catastrophes, utilize the following three steps.
“When working in the global commercial environment, knowledge of the impact of cultural differences is one of the keys to international business success. Improving levels of cultural awareness can… Read More
One of your jobs as a business owner is to find and select the best candidates for various positions that you need to fill. Your skill sets as a business owner, however, may limit you from knowing the ins and outs of employee background checks and how information gathered from these screenings may affect your role as an employer. Background check companies are one of the partners you should rely on to get the job done right.
Why should you contract with background check companies to find out the credit and criminal history of your candidates? You might find… Read More
Planning a promotional giveaway is a great way to boost your current marketing campaign. This is a smart strategy for gaining better social media attention while keeping your brand at the forefront. There are a variety of opportunities for giveaways, planning it, however, will prove to be the defining factor in whether you are successful or not.
“The SBA reports that nearly half of newly-opened businesses reach their fifth anniversary. The support of customers is vital to reaching any anniversary; this makes it imperative for a business to show appreciation to its customers through celebratory giveaways.” –… Read More
Times are tough—no one is going to argue that. Unfortunately, this often means that small business owners will reduce their marketing efforts to cut business costs. After all, there are fixed expenses that can’t be negotiated, right? You have to pay employees, rent, taxes, and all operating expenses. If you don’t, your doors won’t be open for long.
However, reducing your marketing efforts will only make matters worse: The less you broadcast your offerings, the fewer customers you’ll have. In other words, if you don’t remind your existing customers about your services and products, they are less likely to… Read More
Sometimes, running a background check doesn’t necessarily insinuate that you suspect criminal activity. Though employee violence or theft are common reasons to run a background check, you may only need to understand an applicant’s driving history or credit reporting because its applicable to the position they apply for or responsibilities they carry out.
Here are the four things you need to know about performing a background check on a potential employee:
1. There’s a right way and a wrong way
When it comes to conducting employment screenings, become intimately familiar with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). This document… Read More
While most companies are making the most of social media marketing and other online opportunities, you don’t want to overlook a valuable opportunity right in your back yard: localized marketing. This is just as it seems – connecting your marketing at the local level.
Need a reason to get started? According to the Google Mobile Study, 92% of smart phone users search for local information, products and companies on their mobile device. Not to mention that, according to LocalSearchInsider.org, “This year’s ‘State of Local Search’ study found that local searches now account for 13% of all core search activity.”
Effective public relations can be a powerful tool, conferring upon the startup a wide variety of advantages. Media coverage, brand exposure, online visibility – these are just a few of the many benefits that can result from a successful campaign. However, not every PR campaign is guaranteed to be a success. Though each startup is unique, there are several common pitfalls and mistakes that can plague even the most experienced of entrepreneurs.
5 PR Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
The benefits of a successful public relations campaign, such as free publicity, increased visibility and the potential for… Read More
A 2010 study by the Society for Human Resource Management found that almost 75% of companies conduct criminal background checks for at least some job applicants. Unfortunately, simple clerical errors can result in a background check showing false information about a job candidate.
If you are a job candidate, it’s important to know what to do if a background check shows false information about you. You will need to dispute the false information with the employer, the agency that provided the background data, and sometimes with the court system.
Writing a good blog post is relatively easy for even the new blogger. Choose a topic in your niche, spell it out in a clear and concise way, and your job is done. However, in an overcrowded blogosphere, you have to stand out as best you can. It’s time to create even better content, to add value to your readers and your blog.
“Successful bloggers have to keep their heads around many different aspects of the medium – but at its core is being able to write compelling and engaging content on a consistent basis over time.”
- … Read More
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