Excerpted from an SHRM Blog by Roxi Bahar Hewertson Your budget may have taken a hit, you may have had to change course, but you can—and should—still hire top talent. The business world is still finding its footing as the pandemic continues to...
Read MoreCOVID-19 inspections under OSHA’s new National Emphasis Program to increase
Excerpted from an Akerman, LLP blog On March 12, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a new National Emphasis Program (NEP) designed to significantly reduce worker exposure to COVID-19 by targeting industries and...
Read MoreIs Texas the wild, wild west when it comes to COVID-19 policies?
In a surprising development on March 2, 2021, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an Executive Order lifting the mask mandate and increasing capacity of all businesses and facilities to 100%. Granted, the number of hospital patients suffering from...
Read MoreClear your Volunteer – GroupOne’s screening provides FCRA coverage
Here at GroupOne Background Screening, we’ve been checking on volunteers for over 20 years. Volunteers are screened for the same reason employers conduct background checks – to verify identity and eliminate problems that could arise from an...
Read MoreEEOC issues revised Religious Discrimination Manual
Excerpted from Hall Benefits Law blog. On January 15, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued updated guidance to its Compliance Manual on Religious Discrimination, the first significant update since 2008. In the updated...
Read MorePBSA survey is now available to GroupOne clients!
It’s survey time! GroupOne Background Screening is proud to be an active member of the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA), whose mission is to “advance excellence in the screening profession to better serve you, our customers.”...
Read MoreGroupOne’s “Reference Revolution!” webinar has now been posted online
It’s extraordinary, it’s sensational! It’s a “Reference Revolution!” GroupOne Background Screening’s webinar originally broadcast on March 18 has now been posted online. The complimentary event detailed GroupOne’s new online reference tool so...
Read MoreLawmakers Introduce National ‘Ban-the-Box’ Bill
Excerpted from The SHRM Blog By Roy Maurer New legislation would encourage states to implement “ban-the-box” policies that prohibit employers from asking job applicants about their criminal history before an offer of employment is...
Read MoreJust two days until GroupOne’s “Reference Revolution” webinar!
It’s extraordinary, it’s sensational! It’s a “Reference Revolution!” It’s just two days until the GroupOne Background Screening webinar on Thursday, March 18 from 1:00-2:00 p.m., CDT. The complimentary event will detail GroupOne’s new...
Read MoreAre COVID-19 vaccine incentives the right fit for your company?
In December of 2020, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published guidance on employer mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies. The guidance explained that with few exceptions, employers can require employees to receive the...
Read MoreHave no regrets, run ReChecks!
Did you know 33% of employees admit to stealing money from employers and that 30% of business failures are related to employee theft? And this is after pre-employment screening! While pre-employment screening is critical in protecting companies...
Read MoreJust one week until GroupOne’s “Reference Revolution” webinar!
It’s extraordinary, it’s sensational! It’s a “Reference Revolution!” Don’t miss the first webinar of the year hosted by GroupOne Background Screening in just one week next Thursday, March 18 from 1:00-2:00 p.m., CDT. The complimentary event will...
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