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Ann: “Cutting Edge, this is Ann.” Customer: “I hear that you think it’s the “Season” again. It’s only May. Take that ridiculous Santa hat off. I know you’re wearing it.” Ann (slips Santa hat into desk drawer): “It IS the season. Seasonal hiring. All the rec centers, yard crews, lifeguards by the. . .by the…
[Phone rings] Ann: “Cutting Edge, this is Ann.” Customer: “I keep my valuables locked, I’m not worried about anything walking off. I believe I have protected my assets sufficiently and don’t need background checks.” Ann (browses email): “That’s great! But have you considered that your assets are more than brick and mortar or more than…
[Phone Rings] Ann: “Cutting Edge, this is Ann.” Prospective Customer: “I got lawyers and insurance agents yacking about how my employees could be a huge liability.” Ann (flips on computer): “That’s true.” Customer: “How can I be responsible for something they did?” Ann (plugs in superwide monitor): “The buck has to stop somewhere, and if…
[Phone rings] Ann: “Cutting Edge, this is Ann.” Prospective Customer: “I’ve noticed a lot of things going missing around the shop. Plus, tools, and petty cash are missing from the desk.” Ann (pours coffee): “Mmmhmmmmm.” Customer: “And then I got some people that come in late, or not at all.” Ann (drinks coffee from disgracefully…
[Phone rings] Ann: “Cutting Edge, this is Ann.” Recruiter: “I have concerns about my background check program. How do I know if it’s complete? What if we’re doing too much? I don’t want to waste time, money and other resources.” Ann: “In the final analysis, only you can decide what your background check program needs…
[Phone rings] Ann: “Cutting Edge, this is Ann.” New HR Director: “I’m new in HR at Unicorn Company. What was your process like with the previous HR Director?” Ann: “It wasn’t easy, I can tell you that.” The predecessor at Unicorn Company kind of flew by the seat of her pants. She was delightful to…
[Phone rings] Ann: “Cutting Edge, this is Ann.” Customer: “So, why should I bother with background checks? It’s a waste of money and they just hold up the process. I got work that needs to be done and can’t afford to lose time or candidates.” Ann: “Can you afford a multi-million dollar lawsuit? Ask yourself:…
[Phone rings] Ann: “Cutting Edge, this is Ann.” Customer: “I’m seeing a lot of statistics on work place violence. Geez, I hate the idea of being a statistic. What can background checks do for me?” Ann: “I wouldn’t want to be just a number either. Isn’t there a song like that? I digress.” Workplace violence…
[Phone rings] Ann: “Cutting Edge, this is Ann.” Customer: “You seem to think that performing pre-employment background checks will give me a better workforce. That it will decrease turnover and I won’t have to give a few folks the old heave-ho.” Ann: [Nods head aggressively]. “I do believe that.” Customer: “So, in this case, instead…
[Phone rings] Ann: “Cutting Edge, this is Ann.” Customer: “Why are you SO concerned over hiring the wrong person? What’s the worst that can happen?” Ann: “Did you REALLY ask me, ‘what’s the worst that can happen?’ Pull up a chair buddy, get comfortable. I’ll lay it out for you.” [runs to get coffee] First,…
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