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Employee Hiring

New Justice Department Guidelines - Discrimination during Employment Verification

Aug 13th, 2008 | By Cathy Baniewicz | Category Employee Hiring

All employers are required to make certain that their workers are authorized to work in the United States. The Justice Department has recently issued guidelines to make certain that employers are not using the verification process to discriminate against employees…



I-9 Violations Bring Stiff Penalties

Aug 12th, 2008 | By Cathy Baniewicz | Category Employee Hiring

Employers can face stiff penalties for I-9 violations which include substantial fines and also debarment from government contracts. Penalties can be imposed for hiring unauthorized workers as well as simply for committing paperwork violations even if all workers are authorized…



Employee Orientation Process

Jul 29th, 2008 | By Lola Kakes | Category Employee Hiring

One of the most critical aspects of the recruiting process is Orientation. Orientation is a function that allows a new employee to learn about the organization, what the expectations are in the position, who is responsible and accountable, and in…



Recruiting Resources for New Business Owners

Jul 22nd, 2008 | By Cathy Baniewicz | Category Employee Hiring

As a new business owner, you might not be aware of the many options available to help you find your employees. The following is a list of resources to consider when you are looking to add employee(s) to your company.…



Payroll Expense Management

Jul 4th, 2008 | By Ellen Kirton | Category Employee Hiring, Management

An important element of a company’s profitability is their payroll expense. It is vital that a business owner realize the full cost of an employee, especially when considering adding to staff. Some examples of these costs, in addition to regular…



Smart Hiring Practices

Jul 3rd, 2008 | By Ellen Kirton | Category Employee Hiring

As a business owner hiring a new employee, do you consider what additional revenue this addition to the company will create. The increased revenue can come from actual sales from the new employee or it could be that this employee…



Hiring Smart Process - Resume Reviews

Jun 24th, 2008 | By Lola Kakes | Category Employee Hiring, Lead Articles

Most companies request that applicants send their r?sum?s to either an email address or a business address because it is a quick and simple way to check skills and qualifications. This information will help you to determine if you wish…