Feds cracking down on 4 E-Verify mistakes
Filed under: Applicant background screening, Security and law, Special Report
As more employers are being forced to use the federal government’s E-Verify system to check the authorization of new hires, HR pros are asking one serious question: Are there any legal risks involved in participation? Read more
E-Verify requirement holds up in court
Filed under: Applicant background screening, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law
A state law requiring all employers to run new hires through the E-Verify system was recently given the thumbs up by a federal judge. Read more
Who won this case? Angry ex-exec bashes company online
Filed under: Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views
An employee gets fired and, in a fit of anger, runs home and posts confidential corporate info to a public Web site. You can get that taken down and protect your company — can’t you? Read more
Tech hiring interviews: Don’t forget the soft skills
Filed under: In this week's e-newsletter, IT staffing, Latest News & Views, Uncategorized
When you’re hiring IT staff, obviously you need people with the right technical skills. But other factors, like people skills or business knowledge, are also key. Here are some things to ask in an interview to keep those soft skills in focus. Read more
Survey: Many hiring managers check out candidates online
Filed under: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Online recruiting, Security and law
The practice of performing impromptu background checks online is become more common among hiring managers. Are they in danger of breaking the law? Read more
State law gives IT responsibility to report crime
Filed under: Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, IT staffing, Latest News & Views
A new state law requires some IT workers to report criminal activity they discover on employers’ computers. Read more
Hiring IT? Watch out for these lies
Filed under: Applicant background screening, IT staffing, Special Report
As HR knows, plenty of candidates aren’t completely honest on their resumes. But which employees are most likely to bend the truth? Near the top of the list are applicants for IT jobs — an area in which dishonesty can cause serious problems for companies. Read more
4 dumb employees who got themselves fired online
Filed under: Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Web site
These days, many folks have no problem posting everything about their daily lives on the Internet. Here are some employees who revealed a little too much: Read more
Illegal worker gets past E-Verify — is company liable?
Filed under: Applicant background screening, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law
The Department of Homeland Security recently made it clear what liability companies will face when undocumented hires pass through the E-Verify authorization procedure. Read more
Best source for tech workers? Try other departments
Filed under: Communication, In this week's e-newsletter, IT staffing, Latest News & Views
Next time you need staff for IT, it could be a good idea to look beyond the tried and true job postings and try searching a little closer to home. Read more
