Remove Questions About Criminal Records

Remove Questions About Criminal Records

Several senators have joined a nationwide movement to remove questions about criminal records from job applications. A group of 27 Democratic senators joined a growing nationwide movement to “ban the box” on Tuesday,sending a letter to President Barack Obama asking...

Ohio Pushes Toward Ban the Box Initiative

House Bill 56, introduced by Reps. Kirk Schuring, R-Westlake, and Steven Slesnick, D-Canton, in February, seeks to give more Ohioans with a criminal history a chance by prohibiting government entities from having the infamous criminal background box on job...

Ways to Secure a Good Tenant

As an investor in single-family properties, procuring the ideal remuneration isn’t solely about having the right property. After purchasing a property and making any necessary fixes or improvements, it’s time to find a tenant. While rushing the process to...
Social Media’s Role in Pre-Employment Screening

Social Media’s Role in Pre-Employment Screening

This year during FIDM Career Center’s Industry Expo, we asked recruiters from BCBG, PacSun, Quiksilver, Zappos, and Kellwood a series of questions about their strategies in employment selection. Among these questions included the role of social media in pre-employment...

Ohio: Fixing Criminal-Background Checks

The office of Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is taking the first step toward replacing its antiquated criminal background-check system, an upgrade that could take two years or longer to complete. The office is seeking proposals from consultants to help plan the...