They say a picture is worth a thousand words—and on World Emoji Day, we’re surrounded by smiling faces, thumbs-ups, and shining stars. But when it comes to hiring the right person for your business, you need more than emojis to tell the full story. At People First Inc., we love a good 😊 as...
One of my favorite things about what I do is helping business owners feel confident and informed—especially when they’re brand new to running a business in the United States. Recently, I had the opportunity to work with a new client who was just opening their first business. Not only was this their first experience as...
Creating a job description template ensures consistency across roles and makes it easier to define responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations. Here’s a structured template you can use: [Job Title] Department: [Department Name] Reports To: [Supervisor’s Title] FLSA Status: [Exempt/Non-Exempt] Location: [Remote/In-Office/Hybrid] Job Summary: [Provide a brief overview of the position’s purpose, key objectives, and how...
It is not legally mandatory for a business to have job descriptions in most cases. However, having well-defined job descriptions offers several important benefits, including: Legal Protection Helps clarify job expectations and responsibilities in case of disputes. Provides documentation to support employment decisions, such as promotions, terminations, or discrimination claims. Hiring and Retention...
Conducting random background checks requires careful consideration of legal and ethical guidelines to avoid violating employee rights and exposing your business to legal risks. Here’s what you need to know: Legal and Ethical Considerations Employee Consent: In most jurisdictions, you must have the employee’s consent to conduct a background check, even for random...
Conducting random background checks requires careful consideration of legal and ethical guidelines to avoid violating employee rights and exposing your business to legal risks. Here’s what you need to know: Legal and Ethical Considerations Employee Consent: In most jurisdictions, you must have the employee’s consent to conduct a background check, even for random...
The extent of a background check should depend on your industry, the specific role you’re hiring for, and the potential risks associated with the position. Here’s a guide to help you determine the level of background screening your business should consider: Consider the Role and its Responsibilities Entry-Level or Low-Risk Positions: Basic checks may...
Conducting background checks for your business is an essential step in mitigating risks and ensuring a safe and productive work environment. Here are the key reasons why background checks are important: Improve Hiring Decisions Verify Qualifications: Confirm that candidates have the education, certifications, and experience they claim. Identify Red Flags: Spot inconsistencies or concerns...
By Roy Maurer/SHRM Newsletter The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a resource guide on Nov. 13 designed to educate employers about the benefits of using skills-first hiring practices. The Skills-First Hiring Starter Kit, developed in partnership with the U.S. Department of Commerce, is a guide to hiring, promotion, and management built around worker skills...
By Kathryn Mayer New data provides more evidence that employers looking to attract talent will want to post salary ranges in their job descriptions or else lose out on potential hires. In a recent survey of more than 1,000 workers by talent firm Robert Half, 41% of professionals said they would lose interest...
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