This article was authored by Ferretly and reposted with their permission. It seems as though every day, we hear about someone getting fired for a controversial social media post or a brand getting negative publicity for an offensive post by an employee. While many companies have implemented social media policies, they typically do […]
There are numerous components of a background check that provide insight into a job candidate’s fitness for employment but most only reveal a single perspective. For example, a criminal records search can reveal job-related criminal convictions, but it doesn’t expose information about a candidate’s job experience. Reference and education checks reveal knowledge and job experience […]
Who are you, really? That’s a question most employers want to know the answer to. Beyond your cover letter and resume or CV, what are you about? Are you trustworthy, respectful, responsible? Are you a hard worker? Will you follow through on promises? Because most people are on their best behavior during the interview […]
Did you know that most individuals who commit workplace violence such as physical and sexual assault have no criminal past? And that you can be held liable for employee’s online behavior? Employees’ sexual harassment, racist remarks and hate speech, insults and bullying, and threats of violence, represent tremendous reputational and legal risks to your organization. […]