A National Law Review article is reminding employers that deciding to conduct background checks is a good first step, but there are many things to consider when implementing screening policies and procedures. We’ve written a lot of good topical articles to support...
Here’s a couple of scenarios to think about:You’re a twenty-something, single woman searching for your first condo. You arrange to work with a male realtor (you saw his picture in a local magazine ad) and he suggests visiting a series of properties one night after you...
It’s another story for the crazy but true files. The Los Angeles Times is reporting that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) – you know, those folks who are supposed to be keeping our nation’s airports and flyers safe – cleared 73 people with...
Another big name company and its contracted background check firm are under attack for allegedly dropping the ball during pre-employment screening practices. This time, the Hertz Corporation, Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc., and Sterling Infosystems, Inc. are...
Mental health and mental illnesses are sensitive subjects. As much as society would like to pat itself on the back for being more open-minded these days, the undeniable fact is that mental illness still carries a heavy stigma. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a huge...
We love a good story about great customer service.Like this one about a regular at the Gaylord Opryland hotel who gushed over Twitter about her fondness for her room’s alarm clock…. and then got one as a gift on one of her stays. Or this one about a mom who arrived at...
