by BWStewart | May 23, 2017 | Backgrounds, Business Tips
How many of us have lied on our resume? Whether it’s expanding on our job duties or claiming we had a position higher than we really held, over 56% of hiring managers have caught lies on resumes. According to selection.com approximately 9% of background...
by BWStewart | Apr 26, 2017 | Business Tips
Make your employees feel extra-special with a creative rewards program. Did you know that 50% of employees believe increased recognition would reduce voluntary turnover? Companies with a solid recognition strategy see an increase in employee morale, higher...
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by BWStewart | Apr 12, 2017 | Backgrounds, Business Tips
Is the risk really worth the gain? Companies are becoming increasingly savvy when sifting through applicants’ resumes. More detailed background checks are becoming common for pre and post hiring. These searches are not only looking for criminal history, but also to...
by BWStewart | Mar 13, 2017 | Backgrounds
As you prepare to submit the resume and references you’ve compiled while job hunting, it is important to make sure that your references will be there for you. Far too often, references are contacted for potential candidates 3-5 times before hearing anything back. If...
by BWStewart | Nov 18, 2016 | Backgrounds, Business Tips
In May of 2016, a new federal regulation nicknamed Ban the Box, started to remove questions regarding criminal history during initial candidate screening. Since laws enforcing Ban the Box have been enacted, recent studies have shown it increases racial discrimination...
