By Kristen Wakulchuk
While most employers perform background checks on prospective employees, some also run credit checks. In fact, a survey by the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS) discovered that 31% of employers ran credit checks on some applicants while 16% checked the credit of all of their applicants. So, what exactly is a credit check Read more »
By Kristen Wakulchuk
The interview experience your organization provides is a reflection of who you are and what you believe in. Therefore, it’s important to take the time make it a positive one that revolves around your company’s mission and vision. Here are some tips to help you create an interview experience that properly reflects your company’s culture. Discuss Teamwork If your organization values Read more »
By Kristen Wakulchuk
While screening your employees does require an investment, it’s well worth it. By going this route, you can increase your chances of making the best hiring decisions for your organization. You can also avoid high turnover, which can cost you a great deal of time, money, and energy. Here are five reasons screening your employees Read more »
By Kristen Wakulchuk
If you are an employer who conducts background checks on prospective employees, it’s important to understand the difference between a misdemeanor and felony. By doing so, you can make the best hiring decisions for your organization. You can also avoid safety issues and turnover down the road. What is a Misdemeanor? While a misdemeanor isn’t as Read more »
By Kristen Wakulchuk
The Sunday scaries are those bad feelings you get on Sunday when you realize your weekend is coming to an end and tomorrow is Monday and back to work. Fortunately, there are many ways you can overcome those Sunday scaries and avoid getting up on Monday with an anxious mindset. Here at Chane Solutions, we recommend these tps. Wake Up Read more »
By Kristen Wakulchuk
The gig economy has exploded over the last few years. This means that more and more people are working at companies as contractors. While they may not be full-time employees that collect benefits and work in your office from 8 to 5, contractors can be invaluable for your organization. You can reach out to them whenever you Read more »
By Kristen Wakulchuk
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), which is overseen by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), is responsible for overseeing how employers obtain and handle consumer reports like background checks. It helps ensure the fairness, accuracy, and privacy of consumer information. In September 2018, it issued a new “Summary of Read more »
By Kristen Wakulchuk
Imagine you’ve found a great candidate and are excited about offering them a job. Then, their background check comes back and indicates they have a criminal record. What do you do? Do you hire them despite this information and hope for the best? Is it even legal to refuse to hire a candidate due to Read more »
By Kristen Wakulchuk
A background check can reveal a number of things about a prospective employee. It can give you an overview of their criminal history, confirm whether or not their education and employment histories are accurate, and in some cases, inform you of what kind of driver they are. Will the Employee Be Driving on the Read more »
By Kristen Wakulchuk
The truth is politics in the workplace can lead to productivity loss, diminished employee morale, and greater turnover. Fortunately, there are ways you can keep politics out of the office and reduce employee tension. Here at Chane Solutions, we recommend the following tips that are sure to help you create and maintain a positive work Read more »
