Industry Insights

My intention here is to share some of the knowledge that I’ve acquired over the years. Some will be related to recruiting, hiring & screening processes. Other blogs might speak to HR insight that might benefit your organization. 

Concerning Results…Now What?

Concerning Results…Now What?

It’s unavoidable. If you run background checks, eventually you’re going to be on the receiving end of a report which you find questionable if not unacceptable. So what do you do?  Let’s start...

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What IS Negligent Hiring?

What IS Negligent Hiring?

On April 1, 2015, Steven Young shot and killed co-worker Jacob Matthew Cadriel with a 38-caliber handgun while working at a fabrication factory in Texas. Following investigations and an...

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Confirmation Bias

Confirmation Bias

Confirmation Bias Imagine this…you’re running into the corner coffee shop to pick up a coffee on your way to work. You meet a stranger at random only to discover they went to the same university....

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Background Screens 101

Background Screens 101

I’ve been in the HR world for over two decades. In my experience, recruiting is one of the most difficult parts of HR. Recruiters don’t always have all the information they need to make informed...

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Ban the Box

Ban the Box

Thirty-five states, Colorado among them, have instated the “ban the box” legislation. In simple terms, private employers are prohibited from asking about an applicant’s criminal history on the...

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