Conducting reference checks is an essential part of a thorough background screening. Contacting your candidate’s previous supervisors and colleagues can give you valuable insight as to who they are and how they perform within a role. You might learn your candidate has phenomenal work ethic, creative new ideas, and makes an excellent team player. On
All businesses must complete the Form I-9 as a mandatory part of their hiring process. However, only some businesses take advantage of the E-Verify program that serves to further verify information on the I-9. Though it’s an optional process in many states, E-Verify helps businesses verify employees’ eligibility more efficiently and reliably. As with all
After reviewing applications, conducting interviews, and performing background checks, you may feel like you have all the information you need about a candidate. However, you should still take reference checks seriously. Don’t underestimate the information you can glean when talking with your candidate’s former coworkers and supervisors. When choosing the next employee to join your
Your business’s hiring process is a key part of building a talented and reliable team. To make this process successful, you need to take advantage of professional employee background screenings. Many employers rely on background checks to learn about their candidates’ criminal records or employment history. However, education verification is an equally crucial step of
In 1968, the electric utility industry formed an organization that would eventually become the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC). This international, non-profit organization provides standards for the Critical Infrastructure industry that runs the bulk power systems in the United States, Canada, and parts of Mexico. These standards exist to prevent and address disasters and
Background checks can be a huge benefit to your company, but only if you do them right. The regulations surrounding employee screenings make it essential for businesses to create a compliant and effective process for every new candidate they hire. Unfortunately, many businesses either cut corners or make mistakes with their screening process—mistakes that can
Hiring safe, responsible employees is a crucial part of owning a company. You want to know what kind of person your applicant is before you give them a role within your business. This is why more and more employers are implementing background checks in their hiring processes. These professional background searches involve more than just
Immunizations and vaccines help prevent diseases and protect people of all occupations. However, they’re particularly important for those who make a living in the healthcare industry. Anyone who spends each workday in a medical facility has a much higher risk of being exposed to and catching infections from the very patients they help. While vaccine
A solid hiring process is about more than just finding the perfect candidate for your company. The way you choose—or don’t choose—candidates can bring a lot of legal trouble for your business if you don’t follow certain procedures and regulations. This is why it’s important to establish a screening process that follows local and federal
Since the Immigration Reform and Control Act passed in 1986, all employers and employees must fill out the Form I-9 as part of their hiring process. This prevents businesses from knowingly or unknowingly hiring individuals who do not have legal authorization to work in the United States. The form itself isn’t long or complicated, but