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Hiring the right employee takes more than reviewing a resume and conducting an interview. Pre-employment background checks give employers valuable information that can help verify an applicant’s qualifications, reduce hiring risks, and support a safer workplace. While no screening process can predict future behavior, taking reasonable steps before extending a job offer can help protect your employees, customers, and business.
An employee who suddenly stops reporting to work can leave employers scrambling. Missed shifts, increased workloads for other employees, and unanswered questions often create immediate operational challenges. Beyond the disruption, employers must also determine whether the absence is truly job abandonment or if legal protections may apply. Having a clear process in place can help your organization respond consistently, reduce
Your employee handbook is more than a document employees receive on their first day. It serves as one of the most important tools for communicating expectations, protecting your organization, and supporting compliance. Workplaces continue to evolve, and employment laws and best practices evolve with them. An annual handbook review helps keep your policies current and aligned with the way your
The MBA welcomed members and guests to Cranberry on June 25 for a day focused on leadership, connection and professional growth. The morning featured our Women in Leadership: Mix, Mingle & Mocha event before opening our doors for an afternoon Open House. The event began with keynote speaker Blayre Holmes Davis, Senior Director of Community Relations for the Pittsburgh Steelers,
The workplace is changing rapidly. Advances in technology, evolving employee expectations, and new ways of working are reshaping industries across the country. For employers, the challenge isn’t simply keeping up. It’s preparing for what’s next. Organizations that want to remain competitive must focus on three critical areas: employee training, workplace communication, and technology adoption. Together, these elements help businesses build
Issues & Innovations, Waldameer Park, Inc. Written by Eileen Anderson, Director, Government Affairs for The MBA Steve Gorman, President “Waldameer & Water World is proudly family owned and operated. Waldameer is currently the sixth oldest continuously operating amusement park in the United States…” … “We are easy to get to on the shores of Lake Erie just before the entrance
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