We’ve compiled the top ShareAble for Hires articles from 2023. These helpful blogs provide essential information for small businesses owners. This year’s bogs include: 3 Essential Employee Files You Should Already Be Keeping, How to Verify a Job Applicant’s Previous Employment, 5 Must-Know Quarterly Tax Tips for Small Businesses, When Should You Run a Criminal Background Check on New Employees?, Employer Reference Check Questions: 8 Things You Must Ask, and What Should Employee Recognition Programs Include?
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Not that 2024 has arrived, it’s helpful to reflect on the things that made 2023 special. For employers, 2023 brought the return of many workers. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statitistic’s October 2023, the unemployment rate is still down several percentage points from its January high of nearly 5%.
While having more people filling more jobs can be good for the economy, it can also mean there’s less talent to choose from for open positions––and even more reason for scrutiny in your selection process. No matter the employment rate, it’s essential to help protect your livelihood with pre-employment screening through a service like ShareAble for Hires®.
To help you find the best people for your small business, we’ve put together a list of the top 6 most popular SharAble for Hires articles in 2023. Here, you’ll find tips on everything from managing critical employee files and quarterly tax filing, to setting up employee recognition programs and spotting red flags on job candidate applications.
Here's whats included:
- 1: Most Read: 3 Essential Employee Files You Should Already Be Keeping
- 2: Most Liked on Facebook: How to Verify a Job Applicant’s Previous Employment
- 3: Most Shared on Facebook: 5 Must-Know Quarterly Tax Tips for Small Businesses
- 4: Most Shared on Twitter: When Should You Run a Criminal Background Check on New Employees?
- 5: Most Helpful: Employer Reference Check Questions: 8 Things You Must Ask
- 6: Staff Pick: What Should Employee Recognition Programs Include?
1. Most Read: 3 Essential Employee Files You Should Already Be Keeping
Record keeping is rarely the most exciting part of running a company, but it’s extremely important––and may even help keep you out of legal trouble. And, as the “Most Read” article of 2023, paperwork is clearly on the minds of many small business owners.
In this article, learn about the three main types of employee files, how to store them, how to get rid of them, and more. Keeping good, organized records may help you comply with labor laws and may help protect you if lawsuits arise.
2. Most Liked on Facebook: How to Hire a Freelancer for Your Small Business
This year’s Most Liked Article on Facebook dives deep into one critical aspects of screening a job applicant: checking out their previous employment.
According to a 2023 survey from ResumeLab, 70% of applicants have lied on a resume, with nearly 40% self-reporting that they’ve lied “frequently”. With such stats, it’s important to verify that your applicant has the skills and experience listed on their application materials. This article helps you learn how to do just that.
3. Most Shared on Facebook: 5 Must-Know Quarterly Tax Tips for Small Businesses
Like it or not, small, independent business ownership requires more effort than just working for someone else––but that’s why it’s rewarding, right? One of the peskiest repetitive tasks is filing and paying quarterly taxes with the IRS. For many, it can also be the most confusing.
This year’s article with the most shares on Facebook goes over what you need to know about your quarterly tax obligation, including who needs to file, when, and how.
Pro Tip: If you outsource your tax to an accountant or similar, make sure you know how to vet and hire freelancers the right way.
4. Most Shared on X, formely known as Twitter: When Should You Run a Criminal Background Check on New Employees?
Timing is everything, as they say. And, when it comes to criminal background checks on new employees, the right timing can help prevent disaster. One of the most important types of employee background checks, criminal background checks deep-dive into a job applicant’s criminal history to see if there is anything you need to be worried about.
However, the timing of when you should––or are even allowed––to run a criminal check on someone can vary widely. This article helps break down background check basics and what to know about criminal background check timing when hiring new employees.
5. Most Helpful: Employer Reference Check Questions: 8 Things You Must Ask
According to Recruiter.com, nearly 30% of hiring managers have discovered fake references on a job application. Would you be able to spot a fraud with your current process?
Employee reference checks continue to be a major part of many job searches. ShareAble for Hire’s “Most Helpful” article of 2023 shares essential questions to ask when talking to an applicant’s previous employers. These questions can help you get to know a candidate better and may help sniff potential scammers.
6. Staff Pick: What Should Employee Recognition Programs Include?
Are you making an effort to appreciate your staff’s hard work and contributions? If not, it could cost you big time. Lack of appreciation is a major reason good workers leave. Employee recognition programs may prevent staff from jumping ship.
This year’s Staff Pick covers how to set up formal and informal recognition programs, how to make people feel valued enough to want to stay, and common mistakes to avoid in recognition programs.
Pro Tip: Adding employee recognition programs is just one of many ways to increase employee retention. Read the article for more ideas.
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What’s clear from ShareAble for Hires’ top 2023’s pre-employment screening articles is that a safe and reliable workforce remains a top priority for small business owners. With ShareAble for Hires, get lightning fast pre-employment credit checks, criminal background reports, and identity verification.
Knowing exactly who you’re placing in your open job can help set your small business up for success for years to come.
