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Workplace Violence: It Can Happen  Anywhere HUMAN RESOURCES ARTICLE 08/04/2016 Varying degrees of workplace violence can happen anywhere and at any time. According to  OSHA , nearly 2 million American workers report having been victims of workplace violence each year, yet many more cases go unreported. While there’s no standard or regulation applicable to workplace violence, OSHA does have a  General Duty Clause  that it enforces, which states among other things that each employer “shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees.” While workplace violence may happen anywhere at any time, it may also be instigated by anyone. Violent behaviors may come from a white-collar employee, a blue-collar worker, or a third party–such as customers or an employee's partner. What are some common factor...

Workplace Violence: It Can Happen Anywhere HUMAN RESOURCES ARTICLE 08/04/2016 Varying degrees of workplace violence can happen anywhere, and at any time. According to  OSHA , nearly 2 million American workers report having been victims of workplace violence each year, yet many more cases go unreported. While there’s no standard or regulation applicable to workplace violence, OSHA does have a  General Duty Clause  that it enforces, which states among other things that each employer “shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death of serious physical harm to his employees.” While workplace violence may happen anywhere at any time, it may also be instigated by anyone. Violent behaviors may come from a white-collar employee, a blue-collar worker, or a third party–such as customers or an employee's partner. What are some common factors or wa...

     #dobackgroundchecks #seg #secureemploymentgroup #preemploymentscreening #drugtesting #safeworkenvironment #minimizeyourcompanyrisk 10 Reasons to Run a Pre-Employment Background Check By Michael Klazema It goes without saying that every time a business needs to fill an open work position, there are a few steps that need to be taken. The job description needs to be published online, for instance, so that interested parties can submit applications for consideration. The employer then needs to sift through these applications, pick out qualified candidates, and set up interviews. Some employment processes consist of phone interviews followed by in-person interviews. And the interviews usually give the employer the information they need to make an educated hiring decision. But wait a second! The narrative outlined above is missing one of the core elements of any employment screening process: the  background check . Think you don't need to run ...

Why You Should Consider Conducting Employee Screening and Background Checks HCM ARTICLE Hiring employees involves many risks — from bringing on underqualified staff that can damage your brand's reputation to the legal risks you're assuming for an individual's behavior once they are on your payroll. An employee  background check and screening program   can help minimize risks by identifying inaccuracies on resumes, a history of bad behavior, or those who could put your company at risk for legal violations. Here’s a look at why businesses should consider investing in background checks and employee screening. Resume Dishonesty Is a Growing Problem According to one study, 58 percent of hiring managers have seen false information on a candidate's resume, and this problem is only getting worse; one third of managers noted an increase in exaggerations and misleading statements on resumes since unemployment rates rose in recent years. And lying on a resume could...

Why Inaccurate Background Checks are Risky Business!  HCM Article Data is one of your company's most important assets; it can help you make smart decisions and manage the activities associated with overseeing your team. But employee data can be compromised by inaccurate background checks. False or incorrect information found during a background check can impact businesses in different ways. For example, reporting incorrect information to government agencies may result in fines or penalties. Still, according to one  Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) study , 53 percent of companies don't use background checks in their hiring process. Here's more on why a strong background check process can be essential for your company and how to get started. What Are Background Checks? Background checks can be an important step in your hiring process. Where permitted, they may allow a prospective employer to understand a candidate's history, including whether ...

How Background Checks May Help Employers HUMAN RESOURCES ARTICLE 06/15/2017 Pre-employment, post-offer screening is considered a best practice. It can help employers determine the best candidates, better ensure the candidate meets minimum standards, and can help mitigate future risk.  The Society for Human Resource Management  (SHRM) reported that one study conducted by CareerBuilder found 54% of small businesses had noted a lie on an applicant's resume. While background checks can help in highlighting issues from a candidate's past, they don't necessarily provide insight into future and ongoing threats. Here's what business leaders should consider when incorporating background screening into their human capital management. Consider Implementing Hiring Checks for Candidates Many companies are already conducting pre-employment, post-offer  background screening  of candidates. A focus on reducing potential liability and improving th...