Due diligence, background investigation, and recruiters are just some words you might have heard around you. In the rapidly changing corporate environment, due diligence has become something of a necessity. So, what is it, and why do we need it?
Lauren Koeppe is in her element. She is directing her staff of 30 as they greet guests at the reveal of Beverly Center’s indoor shopping transformation.
Minimum wage at Amazon officially increased to $15 for all U.S. employees. This includes seasonal workers and those hired through temporary agencies. The increase is double the federal minimum, which Amazon says it will lobby Washington to raise in tandem.
Learning how to perform a background check on an employee might seem commonplace in the field of HR, but countless major corporations have found themselves in the cross hairs of hiring compliance. Let’s face it, running the Human Resources department is hard work, even on a good day. If you’re not a fast learner or willing to adapt to change, then it can seem downright impossible. Each year seems to bring with it new regulations and responsibilities that make running a business more challenging but also more rewarding.
Let’s face it, not everyone is who they say they are. It’s necessary to perform background checks for employment. Yes, we know everyone is not a criminal. But there are people who are dishonest about personal information.
