Good risk management begins with smart hiring decisions. Advertising, interviewing, screening, and hiring can be simple, but should be done with risk avoidance in mind. The comprehensive cadre of AGOS Smart Hiring components is designed as the foundation for your effective loss control program. AGOS experts are available for drafting and/or consulting on a wide range of topics.

Background Checks-Consulting

Do you perform background checks on every job applicant? Why … or why not? When could this practice cause liability for your organization? Do you check on your volunteers and independent contractors? You can reduce the likelihood of negligent hiring and other claims by learning when and how to obtain valuable and necessary background information without violating privacy laws or other legal requirements.

References-Consulting

Do you know how to obtain reference information about job applicants without creating liability for your organization? What about hiring based on a personal reference from a current employee? The pitfalls of references continue after termination. What should you tell your ex-employee's potential employer? Can you be liable for withholding certain information? Learn how to obtain information you should have before extending an offer to an applicant. And learn how to properly manage requests for references about your organization's former employees.

  “Smart Hiring” Training

Good risk management begins with smart hiring decisions. This Internet or one-day live training program covers the major hiring issues included in an effective loss control program. Topics include job notices and advertisements; job applications; job descriptions; interview techniques; background checks; references; job offers; post-offer/pre-hiring drug testing; and document retention.

Job Descriptions-Drafting & Consulting

Job descriptions are one of the most vital management tools for preventing risk. Job descriptions that contain all the mental and physical essential functions of each job can assist in preventing and managing many challenging aspects of employee relations-on issues such as hiring, disability, performance appraisals, and discrimination claims. Don't succumb to the tendency to put this off. AGOS can provide valuable assistance for your organization in filling this common risk management gap.

And for those of you who have existing job descriptions, when was the last time you checked to see if they were current and if they actually reflected the jobs your employees are doing? Are the descriptions really specific enough to provide your organization with the maximum risk management protection? AGOS experts can work with you to make your job descriptions even better.