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As technology has sparked an evolution in the way we work, it has also shifted expectations for the way we evaluate work. Click here to download the PDF. Need help building an employee check program?  Contact us today!

If you work in human resources, you already know it’s about more than conducting interviews and keeping track of everyone’s sensitive paperwork. But for the C-Suite and other groups throughout your company, the value of a good human resources department may not be entirely clear. So, it’s up to you to show everyone just how … Continue reading Proving HR’s worth to the C-Suite

Despite not having much money to give, Millennials are giving more goods and time than any other generation — making the United States more charitable overall. Click here to download the PDF. Need advice on volunteer background checks and screening?  Let us know – we’re here to help!

Most nonprofits usually have more work to do than resources to get it done. That’s where volunteers come in. Givers who choose to donate their time can help your organization fill in the gaps and increase your impact. But how do you find them and convince them to help? It isn’t always easy, but with … Continue reading How to Recruit Nonprofit Volunteers

The late, great Yogi Berra once said, “Little League baseball is a very good thing because it keeps the parents off the streets.” While that may be true (and funny), volunteering with nonprofits like Little League not only benefits the organization, but can also have positive effects on your career. Click here to download the … Continue reading The Value of Volunteering

From fundraising to administrative tasks, volunteers are the backbone of many nonprofit organizations, ingraining themselves into the day-to-day operations of some of the world’s most prominent charities and causes. But a sizable number of nonprofits — 43%, to be exact — still aren’t screening every single volunteer who helps out. Their organization’s finances, reputation and … Continue reading How to Properly Screen Volunteers

Women have made major strides in the workplace, but the numbers suggest that we still have a long way to go before the playing field is completely leveled. Click here to download the PDF. Let us know how JDP can help with your employment screening program today!

It’s hard to believe that a top candidate would be dishonest, but it’s a reality that impacts an organization’s financial health. We teamed up with our colleagues over at iCIMS to uncover the risks that employers face when candidates are dishonest. Visit iCIMS to learn what we discovered!

Research from MIT and McKinsey shows that diverse teams produce more effective business results. But building a candidate pool that includes a wide range of genders, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds and sexual orientations can be difficult without the right recruiting tactics in place. Here are a few ways you can work to create a team that … Continue reading How to Recruit Diverse Talent

If you’re looking for a job in 2018, a LinkedIn profile is essential—it will be searched, analyzed and judged. And while a profile photo shouldn’t reflect your worth as an employee, never underestimate the powerful impression it can make. We analyzed 2,000 LinkedIn profile photos, across 11 industries, to see who’s doing it best and … Continue reading Analysis: Industries With the Best LinkedIn Photos