Your collective has a security guard at the door. But how are you protected behind the guard? July 17, 2023 Paul Gerber Security 0 Comments By Paul Gerber Theft by employees in the retail industry is rampant. Incident for incident, the cost of internal theft remains much higher than that of loss due to shoplifting. The National Retail Federation’s 2021 Security Survey, for example, demonstrated… Read More→
5 Practices for Assessing Your Employment Screening February 6, 2017 Paul Gerber HR and Staffing 0 Comments By Paul Gerber Before making a hiring decision, most organizations seek more information on the candidate’s criminal history, credit worthiness, and general background. Employee background checks have become a must-have, as they have a definite impact on the success of… Read More→
5 Key Factors of Employee Background Checks October 21, 2016 Paul Gerber HR and Staffing 0 Comments When making personnel decisions—including hiring, retention, promotion, and reassignment—employers sometimes want to consider the backgrounds of applicants and employees. For example, some employers might try to find out about the individual's work history, education, criminal record, financial history, medical history, or… Read More→
Top Three Criminal Record Check Recommended Practices May 17, 2016 Paul Gerber HR and Staffing 0 Comments By Paul Gerber The time has come to hire a new employee and of course you are probably planning to run a background check to view criminal history. While your intention may be to only hire candidates with a great… Read More→
Are You Violating Immigration Laws? May 10, 2016 Paul Gerber HR and Staffing 0 Comments Many employers are not aware of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. The act requires employers to verify that newly hired employees provide valid documentation verifying their identity and legal eligibility to work in the United States. The… Read More→
Criminal Background Checks: How Detailed Do You Need to Be? February 29, 2016 Paul Gerber HR and Staffing 0 Comments When it comes to criminal background checks, how detailed should you get? The answer is different for every employer. It depends on factors such as your company’s location, the position you are hiring for, and what you feel most comfortable… Read More→
10 Do’s and Dont’s for Screening a Potential Employee January 15, 2016 Paul Gerber HR and Staffing 0 Comments One of the most important tasks you should perform when hiring a new employee is to investigate their background. The information you receive can be invaluable. The cost and time expended in finding a replacement for a poor hiring decision… Read More→
Top Three Criminal Record Check Best Practices December 14, 2015 Paul Gerber HR and Staffing 1 Comment The time has come to hire a new employee and of course you are probably planning to run a criminal record check. While your intention may be to only hire candidates with a great records, the EEOC has established that… Read More→
What to do if your job applicant has a criminal history October 6, 2015 Paul Gerber HR and Staffing 0 Comments The National Employment Law project research estimates that 70 million people in the US have some sort of a criminal record and 700,000 people return from incarceration each year. As an employer you’re bound to run into an applicant with… Read More→
Would a potential employee lie? August 27, 2015 Paul Gerber HR and Staffing 0 Comments OK, you’ve opened your first dispensary. You toured dozens of locations. This one was too close to a school. That one in a neighborhood that would not attract the clientele you wanted. The certification process is complete. Your suppliers are… Read More→