COVID-19 Crisis Response Center

Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to challenge employers. Right now employers feel isolated. But, they’re not alone. ThinkHR and Mammoth have been fielding thousands of coronavirus-related questions from business owners. And, we’re jointly making our essential COVID-19 crisis management resources available for free to all employers in need. We have gathered resources and materials here to help you navigate the new… Continue Reading COVID-19 Crisis Response Center

Cybersecurity Part 4: Viruses and Malware

Corporate networks in companies of all sizes are under siege by a growing number of increasingly sophisticated attacks from cyber criminals across the world. These attacks can happen at any time, both to your business or to you personally on your own private networks. There are steps you can take to reduce the risks as… Continue Reading Cybersecurity Part 4: Viruses and Malware

Utilize ThinkHR for COVID-19 resources

Professional Insurance Programs offers WDA members access to a complimentary human resources solution called ThinkHR. ThinkHR offers ThinkHR Live, a team of HR experts standing by to answer questions or provide advice. This phone-based support service is available from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CST each business day. They also have access to ThinkHR Comply,… Continue Reading Utilize ThinkHR for COVID-19 resources

Cybersecurity Part 2: Your Mobile Device Is a Big Security Risk

Corporate networks in companies of all sizes are under siege by a growing number of increasingly sophisticated attacks from cyber criminals across the world. These attacks can happen at any time, both to your business or to you personally on your own private networks. There are steps you can take to reduce the risks as… Continue Reading Cybersecurity Part 2: Your Mobile Device Is a Big Security Risk

Cybersecurity Part 1: Phishers Are Trying to Fool You

Corporate networks in companies of all sizes are under siege by a growing number of increasingly sophisticated attacks from cyber criminals across the world. These attacks can happen at any time, both to your business or to you personally on your own private networks. There are steps you can take to reduce the risks as… Continue Reading Cybersecurity Part 1: Phishers Are Trying to Fool You

Cybersecurity Checklist: You Are the First Line of Defense!

Train employees to become the first line of defense in the network security risk prevention infrastructure. First, remind them to physically protect devices by not leaving them unattended or in unsecure areas, including locked cars. Focus training on identifying the types of malware they may encounter and how to escalate attempts to the IT professionals… Continue Reading Cybersecurity Checklist: You Are the First Line of Defense!

Conducting an employment reference check

Policy Description References provide valuable information about the candidate’s qualifications and work experience. References should be checked in every search. The department of human resources and hiring supervisor should determine who will contact the references and when the search will be completed. Normally, references are checked near the completion of the search process when the… Continue Reading Conducting an employment reference check