Some major employers, including Amazon and Uber, have settled litigation to the tune of $325 million for background check violations committed over the last decade. Plaintiffs say the companies did not get job candidates' written consent or provide copies of the background check to potential candidates, who have the right to dispute contents. CBS News (6/28)
Recruiting & Retention
Summer interns, new hires pose security risks Enthusiastic summer interns or new hires who post "first day at work" selfies or photos of their badge may reveal sensitive information that compromises security, IBM Chief People Hacker Stephanie Carruthers writes. Carruthers outlines five ways to handle the issue, including tightening social media policy and creating "safe" photo spaces. TLNT (6/28)
10 Service Anniversary Best Practices Most companies formally recognize tenure, but many don't leverage the full potential of their service award programs. Recognize your employees' loyal service in meaningful ways with these top 10 best practices. Click here to get the article.
How to let employers know they can trust you Trust is more important to employers than experience when hiring, writes business coach Chris Westfall. Create trust during an interview by expressing a service mindset and explaining how you'll help them succeed. Forbes (6/19)
At first I wasn't sure that I had the talent ... but I did know I had an intense fear of failure, and that fear compelled me to fight off anything that might abet it.
