WHY DO EMPLOYERS CONDUCT BACKGROUND CHECKS? Although checking for criminal records is one of the biggest, there are many other reasons why employers conduct background checks when hiring, including: Mitigating the risk of hiring someone with fraudulent credentials Complying with federal and/or state laws regarding certain jobs, such as teaching or providing elder care Protecting against liability in the event an employee’s actions harm anyone or damage property  ...

When it comes to workers compensation benefits, there are tons of benefits that the average person doesn't even know exist. Education yourself about the lesser-known benefits so you can make sure you receive all the help you deserve.   Paid Recovery Time   Not only do injured workers receive benefits that pay directly towards medical expenses, but they also receive paid recovery time. This paid time is most commonly on a weekly basis and helps supplement income for a pe...

Hiring a new employee is a stressful experience for human resources professionals, department leaders, and employees who will be taking on excess work during the training and onboarding period. This stress and frustration are exacerbated when the new hire doesn’t work out and leaves soon after starting. To reduce the instances of employee turnover-- both in a new hire and seasoned employees who become fed up-- hiring managers need to avoid making errors during the hiring process. Here i...

With millions of unemployed young people worldwide, most college students and freshers feel uncertain about their future. They have worked hard to get into a top university, worked even harder to graduate among the top achievers but still find it hard to secure a job. Even the family connections and network are no longer enough to secure a good career start.   Source: Statista     How to address the problem?   Internships   An internship may pa...

People who want a change or fresh graduates who are looking to make it to their first job, face the same problem. How to get the recruiter click on your profile, on a job site? To understand this, one has to think like a recruiter. Here are a few tips that might help you in getting more views on your profile, resulting in more recruiters contacting you. Be focused on what you are looking for. Update your online job profile carefully. We come across many profiles where candidates mention...