The G2 General blog archive.
High Risk Employees Might Be Avoided with an Employment Screening
Posted on 05/16/13 in: General by Mike Bankhead
There are obvious risks in any hiring process. Even though a person presents themselves well on paper and in an interview, there is always risk in how a person will react once hired. There are so many differe .. read more »
A Professional Employment Screening Can Help with Compliance
Posted on 05/14/13 in: General by Mike Bankhead
Every company desires to be compliant in their hiring and employment practices. In the ever changing world of employment law, it is important for every small, medium or large company to have an understanding of eve .. read more »
Employment Screening Can Be Helpful in Screening Resumes
Posted on 05/07/13 in: General by Mike Bankhead
The practice of resume screening has many different aspects to it. During the last several years as the number of applicants applying for some jobs has numbered in the hundreds, companies have had to utilize differ .. read more »
Pre Employment Screening Helps Make a Quality Hire
Posted on 04/30/13 in: General by Mike Bankhead
One of the key pieces of any good hire is a pre-employment background check. Yes, there is the resume that will show the employer where an applicant has been and what he or she has done. There is also the per .. read more »
Changing the Way You Hire Means a Greater Need for Employment Screening
Posted on 03/26/13 in: General by Mike Bankhead
One of the trends in business is to change the way companies put together job descriptions. Many advocate getting rid of experienced based job descriptions that call for traditional skill sets. The feeling is .. read more »
Employee Attitude is Essential, Not Negotiable, and Can Be Revealed through Employment Screening
Posted on 03/22/13 in: General by Mike Bankhead
"A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort." – Herm Albright Attitude is essential, not negotiable. When you are in th .. read more »
Time Wasters at Work
Posted on 09/04/12 in: General by Mike Bankhead
When it comes to wasting time at work, the first thing people think about is social media. Facebook, Twitter, Google + are the items that are pointed to when it comes to the things that distract us during our day.& .. read more »
A Background Check for Employment Is a Smart Decision Before Hiring
Posted on 08/30/12 in: General by Mike Bankhead
Even in today’s world of ensuring the right person is hired, a lot of companies are still trying to handle background research on an applicant themselves. A background check for employment purposes is a neces .. read more »
A Background Check On A Business Keeps Things Moving Forward
Posted on 08/21/12 in: General by Mike Bankhead
For those companies that are considering a merger with or acquisition of another company should consider conducting a background check on the business. It is important to protect a company’s assets and intere .. read more »
Verify Education Can Help Avoid A Bad Decision
Posted on 08/15/12 in: General by Mike Bankhead
Mark Twain was quoted as saying, “Honesty is the best policy – when there is money in it.” Honesty, however, is not always on the mind of those that are submitting resumes for a job. When a .. read more »
Employment Background Checks Help Decision Makers
Posted on 08/13/12 in: General by Mike Bankhead
A typical employment background check can reveal several things about an applicant. As an employer works through applicants and interviews, various ways of assessing an applicant’s abilities, expertise and wo .. read more »
Employee Background Checks Ensure Continuity and Stability
Posted on 08/10/12 in: General by Mike Bankhead
One of the common ideas about background checks is that they are for prospective employees as a tool for considering an offer of employment. Employee background checks can also be used as a tool to screen current e .. read more »
A Business Background Check is an Intelligent Choice
Posted on 08/08/12 in: General by Mike Bankhead
When considering business partners, suppliers, customers or even prospects, it’s important to make sure your company does their due diligence to ensure the business relationship will be a healthy one. As part .. read more »
Verification Of Education Is An Important Hiring Tool
Posted on 08/07/12 in: General by Mike Bankhead
In todays job market, where there is so much competition for less available positions, the importance of a verifying an education is an important tool for an employer to have in their hiring process. As the job mar .. read more »
Employment Screening, How Much Should Companies Pay
Posted on 07/31/12 in: General by Mike Bankhead
Several companies conduct their own inquiries into an applicant’s background, or pay exorbitant amounts for overpriced “background checks” found on the internet. All companies need to understand t .. read more »
How Can I Minimize My Employee Retention Risk
Posted on 07/30/12 in: General by Mike Bankhead
All companies have people that come and go. That is the nature of business, and the nature of doing business. There are many reasons that have nothing to do with the company, such as relocation of a spouse or .. read more »
How Can Social Media Screening Ensure I Hire The Right Person
Posted on 07/30/12 in: General by Mike Bankhead
In today’s world, a person’s digital footprint is a presence that can be a positive or negative representation, depending on the way a person chooses to present themselves in social media. Social Media .. read more »
How Will Client Screening Services Protect My Company
Posted on 07/23/12 in: General by Mike Bankhead
In the world of human capital related decisions, there is no such value of “one size fits all.” For an employment screening, a company should make the screening criteria meet the needs of the organizati .. read more »
How Can Human Capital Intelligence Help My Company
Posted on 07/18/12 in: General by Chris Dyer
It’s no secret that organizations change. As the work force changes, or the business environment changes, an organization will have to enact internal changes to remain relevant. The most critical piece .. read more »
Best Practices In Employment Screening
Posted on 07/18/12 in: General by Mike Bankhead
The workplace is becoming increasingly competitive. This is due to things such as the economy, which has put more people vying for less jobs; the pending retirement of the baby boomer generation, which will provide .. read more »
PeopleG2 Video
Posted on 03/29/12 in: General by Chris Dyer
Check out the new video from PeopleG2! .. read more »
CA Government Can't Mandate E-Verify, But It Can Still Be Used By Any Company
Posted on 10/21/11 in: General by Mike Bankhead
Over the course of the past several years, many states across the Union have declared a mandate that all employers, public and private, will use E-Verify in their employment screening process. This .. read more »
How Much Is A Background Check
Posted on 09/20/11 in: General by Mike Bankhead
When a company is considering conducting background checks on prospective or current employees, the question that is often asked is how much is a background check. Price may differ from company to company, but what .. read more »
County Criminal Search
Posted on 09/01/11 in: General by Mike Bankhead
A county criminal search is one of the most popular searches utilized by small and large businesses alike. It is perfect for focusing in on a particular area to find results about a person’s criminal past.&nb .. read more »
Positive Signs of Economic Growth
Posted on 05/04/11 in: General by Mike Bankhead
When it comes to small businesses, there is often the assumption that when difficult economic times hit, these types of companies are the first to fall. For those that have made it through this most recent downturn .. read more »
The Importance of Background Checks for Caregivers
Posted on 04/29/11 in: General by Mike Bankhead
Recently, the California Senate Office of Oversight and Outcomes released a report titled “Caregiver Roulette: California Fails to Screen those who Care for the Elderly at Home.” The shocking report ind .. read more »
Employment Screening: The Most Common Lies Found On A Resume
Posted on 04/28/11 in: General by Chris Dyer
The concept of lying on a resume is one that has been around for generations, and spans across every kind of profession. Many applicants not only lie on their resume, they encourage others to do so as well. Some believe .. read more »
Happy Holidays 2010
Posted on 12/05/10 in: General by Mike Bankhead
Holiday Card The annual peopleG2 Holiday Card is here. This year we put together a unique message for all of our clients. Please take 30 seconds and enjoy: 2010 Holiday Card- Flash Version 2010 Holiday C .. read more »
New In November
Posted on 11/15/10 in: General by Chris Dyer
Veteran's Day peopleG2 will be closed for the Veteran's Day holiday, Thursday November 11th. Please note that all courts and other Federal and State offices are closed. Our office will open again at 7 AM PST .. read more »
