While the economic climate has been difficult due to COVID, some businesses are starting to bounce back from that by creating more job openings. If you have been looking for a job, you’ve likely made ...

Dear Amy: “Liz” and I worked together for a short time nearly 20 years ago. She was excellent at her work and was an officer in a national organization in our field. We have not seen one another in ...

Employee references are the positive or negative comments about an employee’s job performance provided to a prospective employer. In most cases, a prospective employer will contact a person’s current ...

What is an employer legally allowed to disclose about a former employee during a reference check? When I didn’t get the last job I applied for, I asked why and they referenced two specific incidents ...

Job references are important for the employer and the potential employee. Employers typically use references to make hiring decisions and a lack of them can hurt your chances of getting a position. It ...

Hiring the right people is important for any industry, but it is particularly crucial in fields like human services, where employees are entrusted with the care and support of vulnerable populations.

The original version of this story was published on Law.Com Whether you are looking for your first job out of college, are thinking about a lateral move or have been laid off during a downsizing at ...