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As of November 1, 2022, the Department of Human Services “DHS” is requesting that all employers continue using the current Form I-9: Employment Eligibility Verification, even after its expiration date of Oct. 31, 2022. This update will be in effect until further notice.

Few words in the professional lexicon inspire more weariness from HR departments than “compliance audit.” The nightmare of sorting through the extensive list of requirements can feel impossible to fit into the average workday…

As an employer, it’s never fun to receive a report that will lead to an adverse action against an employee or applicant.

Make the right hire and streamline background checks with KRESS’s easy Invite the Applicant HR tool. One of the most tedious aspects of an HR team’s responsibilities is entering and verifying information on an applicants’ background checks.

In today’s Weekend Roundup, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will continue to allow virtual document inspections for Form I-9, Illinois passes a new Senate Bill that tightens restrictions on employer use of criminal background checks, and New York legalizes marijuana…

KRESS’s social media screening is a background screening solution that utilizes web and social data. We help companies use bias-free public content in their employment decisions without a messy, complicated workflow to accomplish compliant screening practices with values-based goals.

The importance of screening new hires is essential for any business to succeed. Done properly, this process can save significant time and money. Did you know that a bad hire can cost a company up to $240,000? A compliant screening process can help eliminate that risk.

More companies turn to KRESS Employment Screening for the KRESS SHIELD, a continuous monitoring solution to identify threats within their organization and quickly mitigate potential risk.

A significant portion of our workforce is currently working from home. This makes many HR and employers nervous. The solution to safeguarding your company lies in one simple service—the KRESS SHIELD.

We all know the healthcare industry is booming and the demand for first-rate candidates is high as the pandemic continues to unfold. Healthcare organizations are struggling to meet the hiring demand, and the higher the turnover rate, the more money it costs to hire and train replacements.

Approximately 42 percent of the U.S. workforce is working remotely, and it is imperative employers maintain compliance with laws and regulations. Enforcing compliance shields a company from fines and litigation.

As states begin allowing businesses to reopen, employers are having to map out the best tactics to reopen their office in a safe and timely manner. Here’s some tips to guide employers and HR professionals. • Phasing: