There are many companies that specialize in pre-employment background checks. It is outside the purpose of this fact sheet to identify background checking companies by name. The most important thing to keep in mind is that Employment Background check companies fall into several broad categories. This can range from individuals commonly known as “private investigators,” to companies that do nothing but employment screening, and to online data brokers.

Corporations that employ large numbers of people may have an established relationship with a third-party background checking company…

Through years in modern societies the maintaining low unemployment and sufficient job security was a vital part of governmental social policy. But in the latest days it has become hard to fullfill this function and employees all over the world are increasingly at risk. The chances of their jobs disappearing, of their incomes falling, of their homes being repossessed or being impossible to sell, of their families breaking up, of their networks of friendships disintegrating, have not been higher since the war.

There are already familiar risks that lead…

With modern criminal record systems being so easily accessed by employers, more and more of them are conducting criminal record checks as part of their pre-employment screening practices.

Employment is probably the single largest reason why getting a Canadian pardon for your criminal record is so important. Whether or not your criminal record affects your employment search, or your current job, depends on the job and on your location.

Human Rights Legislation

Human Rights Legislation, Federal and some Provincial, provide protection against most discrimination based on your criminal record.…

Creating opportunities in terms of employment is of critical concern to every country in the world. While the developed countries have some strategies to cushion the citizen against unemployment, the developing and under developed countries are still struggling with the impact of unemployment. The worst hit is the Sub-Saharan Africa where unemployment rate especially that of youth is far beyond economic growth.There are a number of factors that have continued to affect employment in Kenya. These factors are traced from colonial era and continue to have influence even today.…

Introduction

This book was written to those people who are in a leading position but have not been there for a long time. The book is dealing with the way of thinking of a worker and gives advice and acting methods for those who want to change their unsuccessful leading methods.

This book will reveal step by step the way of the workers thinking, his mentality and aims. The edition is universal and can be used for all kinds of business building.

About the employee

The ideal employee

What…

Finding your own health insurance when you’re self-employed can be a huge challenge. Finding the right plan at the right price can take some time. And, of course, in that research time, you run the risk of serious illness or injury. If that misfortune occurs, you will have a pre-existing condition, which will severely limit your ability in finding coverage that’s affordable, or anything at all!

Following the plan I’ve outlined below will help you to find the right coverage for you and your family, in a relatively short…

In the tough economy that we’re currently facing, it can be quite difficult to find a job that suits your skills and pays well. It’s important to take advantage of every opportunity that you can to boost your employability, and in this article, we’ll mention some tips at how to get yourself the job that you deserve.

- One thing that people can do to boost their employability is to participate in some volunteer work. A rewarding experience in and of itself, volunteering can help you to learn skills…

If used effectively, the Internet is one source of information that can provide you with immense employment resources.

Company Sites

For a person who is looking for a new job, or wants to get a better pay package, visiting the websites of the different companies is one of the options, as it is possible to get a good idea about the company, their history, mission statement and most current job openings.

These sites will be regularly updated and the job openings listed with…

Meeting with a prospective employer is ground zero in your job search. Success means you have to come to come out ahead in your face-to-face meeting with a prospective employer. Sadly, since most people really don’t know what an employer wants from you, they miss the boat.

In our minds we typically picture a job search interview like this:

You shake hands and say “hello.”

You sit down across the desk from an interviewer.

Your resume is sitting on the desk.

He/she asks you…

Attention All Managers…Are You Being a Good “Employment Brand” Steward?

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Well you’ve heard me say over and over again… A strong culture = a strong brand; A strong brand = attracts and retains a quality workforce; A quality workforce = a strong culture…

Employment Branding is as important internally as it is externally. The perception that your current employees have of your organization “as a place to work” is the strongest “employment branding” marketing tool you have. Your employment brand is the essence of your…