Michael Klazema

Industry News, child care

Boys & Girls Clubs of America Pledge to Do More After Poor Report

With more than 4,000 local chapters spread across the country, the Boys & Girls Clubs of America are among the largest after-school programs in the nation.

By Michael Klazema | 08/20/2020

Industry News, contractor background checks

What You Should Know About the New Executive Order Impacting Federal Contractors and Immigration

Companies that contract with the federal government should be aware of a new federal executive order that could have an impact on the employment of non-imm

By Michael Klazema | 08/18/2020

Industry News, COVID-19

HR Must Adapt to Support a New Normal in the Office

As workplaces around the world grapple with the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, many have begun the hard work of thinking about what comes next. As bus

By Michael Klazema | 08/6/2020

Industry News, Background Checks, care.com, background check accuracy

Care.com Hit with Large Settlement Over False Background Check Claims

Where do you turn when you need help finding a regular babysitter, or someone to watch over your pets while you're away on vacation? For many thousands of

By Michael Klazema | 07/30/2020

Questions and Answers, COVID-19, fast track hiring

How to Fast Track Hiring During the Pandemic

COVID-19 has posed multiple challenges to employers trying to fill new positions. Many businesses have had to respond to pandemic-related economic challeng

By Michael Klazema | 07/22/2020

Industry News, ban the box, EEOC, FCRA

A Mid-Year Ban the Box Compliance Report: Ban the Box

2020 has been a hectic year for everyone, but especially for employers. First, businesses had to contend with the stay-at-home orders wrought by COVID-19,

By Michael Klazema | 07/21/2020

Industry News, expungement, clean slate bill

Georgia Joins States Expanding Options for Record Expungement

A criminal record of any kind is a potential barrier to everything from housing to employment to credit. Though applicants may be able to explain away misd

By Michael Klazema | 07/16/2020

Industry News

Why Bus Driver Background Checks Are Important

School bus driver background checks provide vital protection for student safety. They are also a key safeguard against costly legal liability for school di

By Michael Klazema | 07/7/2020

Questions and Answers, background check, COVID-19

How Is Work from Home Affecting Hiring?

The further we get into the COVID-19 pandemic, the less the work-from-home model appears to be a strictly temporary measure. At first, when businesses star

By Michael Klazema | 07/1/2020

Questions and Answers, COVID-19, Background Checks

Background Checks to Work at Pitney Bowes

Pitney Bowes is a brand synonymous with technological innovation in the postage industry. In 1902, founder Arthur Pitney patented the world’s first-ever po

By Michael Klazema | 06/24/2020