We are still in tough economic times. CNN reported today that the number of people unemployed in the United Kingdom has topped 2 million for the first time in more than a decade. So the good times are not rolling yet. Here in the USA we are not faring too much better.We are fast approaching another month end and time is moving speedily. Marketing online has become incredibly important for many who seek a second income are looking to replace a...more
According to a recent article on the Wall Street Journal website, 16% of employers surveyed use credit reports as part of the pre-employment screening process. This news may be particularly alarming for some individuals given the current economic climate and rising unemployment rates. However, its important to note that although the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) allows employers to take the information contained in a credit report into...more
While exaggerated and false résumé claims have always been an issue, job candidates are more likely than ever to lie on applications and résumés in these difficult economic times. Unfortunately, small businesses are more negatively impacted by falsified credentials and/or fraudulent job claims, as every employee in a small company has a significant impact on overall performance, employee morale and the bottom line. Compounding this problem is the fact that applicants are more inclined to lie to small businesses because they believe that these companies are less likely to conduct pre employment background checks.A recent report compiled by HireRight outlined the five most common lies told by job candidates to potential employers. Here are the highlights of that report for you to keep a close eye on when youre hiring:1. Exaggerating dates of past employment It is estimated that as many as 34% of all resumes include discrepancies related to previous employment.2. Falsifying the degree or credential earned Approximately 20% of job candidates exaggerate or lie about education qualifications.3. Inflating salary or job title This is a common issue, as most job candidates...more
According to the National Crime Victimization Survey (http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/cvict.htm), 2 million assaults and threats of violence occur each year against Americans in the workplace. This includes 396,000 aggravated assaults, 51,000 rapes and sexual assaults, 84,000 robberies, and 1,000 homicides. In addition to assaults and threats, a...more
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RNCOS is offering up to 50% discount on Market Research Report titled, Booming UAE Telecom Sector". The UAEs telecommunication market has shown tremendous growth over the recent past, mainly propelled by the government initiatives aimed at the deregulation of the market and introduction of competition. The TRA (Telecommunication Regulatory Authority) remains at the forefront of the success of the countrys telecom sector. It is continuously considering and evaluating ways to further intensify competition in the UAE telecom market.Penetration in the mobile market surpassed 166% in 2007, leaving less room for operators to further take advantage of the market. But this is not the end of growth; future growth in mobile subscriptions will come from growing population and increasing number of expatriates, says RNCOS in its new research report, Booming UAE Telecom Sector. Moreover, operators are now looking at Value Added Services (VAS) to derive revenues from saturated mobile market.However, the fixed-line sector remains underdeveloped, with fixed-line penetration standing at just over 30% in 2007. Various factors, such as high tariffs and absence of fixed-line networks, have...more
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