People don’t tend to like lawyers. You’ve heard the jokes and maybe you have even had an unfortunate legal encounter yourself. I understand the frustration, despite graduating law school and working in the industry myself. In my experience most potential client/attorney interactions go awry due to frustration, miscommunication, and poorly managed expectations. Since this is …
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Ah, the Work-Life Balance. Every time I hear that phrase I shake my head. People speak in the abstract about some Zen-like experience where you can effortlessly find a perfect blend of your career and personal life. What you hear about is a calm and tranquil spa setting with classical music in the background; your …
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There are so many companies offering background checks today that it can be tough to figure out if you are getting the information you need, or even if the company itself is reputable. Here are five warning signs that your background checks may not be sufficient or may even be exposing your company to potential risk …
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The investigators here at Whelan & Whelan, as well as professional private investigators throughout the United States and all over the world, are joining together this week to honor our profession. Although the private investigative industry is often portrayed negatively in the media, or inaccurately represented in the entertainment industry, the reality is much different. Over the …
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Professionalism is something that a lot of people talk about, but what exactly does that mean? Historically, professionals were limited to doctors and lawyers, but the concept has been adopted and expanded into nearly every industry. Yet, despite the inclusion of more people, the definition of the term has become more vague. There seem to …
Automated Screening Can Expose Your Company to Unnecessary Risk and Liability As companies continue to embrace technological advancements in performing business activities, the move towards automating and streamlining certain processes has now targeted employee background checks. According to a recent article on the Wall Street Journal’s Venture Capital Dispatch Blog, start-up technology firm Checkr has secured funding …
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It is the holiday season, and charitable donations are on a lot of people’s minds. Whether you have a cause close to your heart that you have given to for years, or are searching for a new charity, here are a few things you should consider before you make that donation: Spot the Scam Everyone …
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The following is a guest blog post from Charles A. Lewis, the Administrator of Heritage Healthcare in Utica, New York. He graciously agreed to share some valuable information on how to help make the most of the holidays in long term care facilities. The holidays can be stressful, but they can be especially trying for residents …
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In its continuing efforts to combat fraud and provide the public with accurate information on investment professionals, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) implemented changes to its background check requirements for registered individuals in 2015. These changes expanded the obligation of member firms to investigate the background of applicants for registration by confirming the completeness and accuracy …
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As New York City joins the long list of jurisdictions restricting the use of a credit report for employment, the debate over this trend continues between employers, advocates, and politicians. Among the more vocal concerns are those of employers, a large number of whom utilize credit reports to assess fiscal responsibility in job applicants and, in some …
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