In order to reduce the risk of disasters and negligent-hiring lawsuits, this book offers a practical plan for employers to gain meaningful references. With tips on obtaining and evaluating information received over the phone, the book also includes sample applicant consent forms, reference-checking forms, and a design worksheet in order to develop a reference-checking program. Also included are lists of states with reference immunity laws and a brief description of necessary legal terms.
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“Not only is Wendy Bliss’s book filled with easy to follow advice and tips, there are even forms and sample policies. A ‘must have’ for anyone who checks references.” —Barbara Mitchell, past president, Employment Management Association, and principal, the Millennium Group International, LLC
"Go forth and fear to check references no more! This book, once and for all time, should eliminate all the fear and trepidation about reference checking." —Paul W. Barada, president, Barada Associates, Inc.
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Wendy Bliss is an attorney and the founder of Bliss & Associates, a firm that provides highly customized in-house services in corporate training and executive coaching. She has taught courses in human resources, employment law, organizational behavior, and business communications at the University of Colorado Springs and the University of Phoenix. She lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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cite this book:
- Essential Guide to Federal Employment Laws by Lisa Guerin J.D. in Back Matter
- The Safe Hiring Manual: The Complete Guide to Keeping Criminals, Imposters and Terrorists Out of Your Workplace by Lester S. Rosen on page 124
- Managing Employee Retention: A Strategic Accountability Approach (Improving Human Performance) by Jack J. Phillips PhD in Human Resource Management. in Front Matter
- The Future of Human Resource Management: 64 Thought Leaders Explore the Critical HR Issues of Today and Tomorrow by Mike Losey in Back Matter
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