OSHA Rules for Small Business

Safety should be of the utmost importance to the small business owner. Not only to confirm compliance with the OSHA requirements for small businesses, but also to prevent illness and injury in the workplace—which will inevitably kill employee morale and halt...

Best Practices in Small Business Background Checks

Effective hiring, for small businesses, is achieved by conducting the necessary employment background checks to learn more about the applicant’s history, which could either disqualify them, or confirm their compatibility with your company. Though pre-employment...

Keys to an Effective Onboarding Process

Studies show that nearly half of new employees fail to reach their 18th month.  The Wynhurst Group estimates that the cost of losing an employee in the first year is at least three times salary.  A study by the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that, of the 6 million...

Best Practices in Background Checks for Contractors

A contractor background check is an important step in the hiring process to ensure that individuals who may have access to secure areas have been appropriately screened. When you are reviewing applicants, consider these contractor screening best practices. What are...

Hiring A New Employee

When your company is screening new applicants, consider these hiring best practices to ensure the background information collected is acquired legally and ethically. When should a company consider an applicant tracking system to manage their hiring efforts? Applicant...