A survey by Paychex revealed that over 40% of respondents are experiencing some combination of mental health, performance, and stress issues since the pandemic began. And while workplace stress was around long before the pandemic, things certainly haven’t improved since. Today, it’s more important than ever that professionals make their mental health and well-being a… Read More »
Remote work is more common than ever. And it offers many benefits to both employees and employers. Employees like the flexibility and control over their schedules that remote work provides. And employers benefit from remote work by having a more satisfied staff and saving money on on-site costs like office expenses and utility bills. However,… Read More »
When you have an open job at your organization, it can sometimes feel like speed is the most important thing. Getting that role filled fast means you won’t get behind on work deadlines, your team won’t be disrupted, and your clients will remain pleased. And while that’s all true, there’s also something to be said… Read More »
Are you a busy hiring manager? It can often feel like you simply don’t have enough hours in the day to focus on everything that goes into hiring – sourcing, screening, setting up interviews, checking references, and much more – all while balancing your other day-to-day responsibilities. And while there’s no magic “easy button,” there… Read More »
It’s a worst-case scenario for many employers, and one that many don’t think they’ll ever face until they do: the possibility that an employee is stealing from your company. Unfortunately, this happens more than you might imagine, especially in today’s world, where things like data theft are just as prevalent as stealing physical assets. … Read More »
Reference checks used to be considered a standard part of the hiring process. Once the field of candidates was narrowed down, a hiring manager would call the references listed on a candidate’s application – former coworkers, supervisors, bosses, etc. – and ask them pointed questions about the candidate, helping to make a final determination on… Read More »
For most companies, running background checks is a standard part of the hiring process. But there are many different types, and it’s hard to know what’s needed. A national background check is one of the most commonly run background checks out there – but what is it, exactly? And should you run a national background… Read More »
It’s one of the most common questions out there when it comes to background checks: Is it legal to run one on a person without telling them? Or is it illegal to run a background check without the person’s express consent? Whether your company needs to run background checks on candidates while you’re narrowing down… Read More »
Buffalo’s cool weather and abundant trees make the area one of the most striking places to spend the fall months. As summer draws to a close, here are ten activities to enjoy in and around Buffalo. Make memories with an apple-picking trip. The Buffalo area is home to several orchards. Many of these sites host… Read More »
When we think of background checks, we’re typically thinking of pre-employment background checks – screenings that occur as a part of the hiring process before an employee is brought on. But what if a company wants to run a background check on an existing employee? Can they do it? Yes, post-employment background checks do exist… Read More »