Changing the Work Environment to Improve Productivity
Your physical environment affects your mood, no matter how much you try to ignore it. Spending your work days in a dark, cold room is depressing for everyone. A poor physical environment in the workplace does more than depress your … Continued
Why Background Screenings are Necessary for Seasonal Staff and Freelancers
Most companies routinely run background checks on permanent full-time and part-time employees. Although figures vary, approximately 72% of employers perform some type of screening before they hire. After all, a bad hire can cost a company thousands of dollars in … Continued
Colorado | Ban The Box
Colorado Ban the Box will go into effect on September 1, 2019 so it’s a good time for Colorado employers to review employment policies and practices to ensure compliance with the new law. Monitoring compliance with this regulation will be … Continued
Can SmartHire integrate with my ATS?
Can SmartHire integrate with my ATS? Yes! USAFact has the ability to integrate with any ATS. It’s a common misconception that you need to leave behind your trusted background screening company to use a new ATS. The reality is, ATS’s … Continued
Get the Most out of SmartHire’s Education Verification Service
The current work force has grown to be increasingly competitive. Job seekers may feel inclined to falsify education history on their resumes and job applications in order to gain an advantage over their competition. USAFact’s Education Verification Service can … Continued
FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has created a Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse which will contain records of violations of drug and alcohol prohibitions in 49 CFR Part 382, Subpart B, including positive drug or alcohol test results and … Continued
Mental Health in the Workplace
A full-time employee spends nearly a third of their time on the job. Pressures like looming deadlines, productivity concerns, upcoming reviews, or personality conflicts around the office can all create a high-stress environment that takes its toll on employees. This … Continued
Essential Tips on How to Stay Compliant During the Hiring Process
Hiring new employees is an exciting time for a thriving and growing company. New talent brings new experiences, a new initiative and new ways to rejuvenate old and ineffective processes. However, in the midst of the excitement and possibilities, it … Continued