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North Carolina Small Business of the Year update
MYBINC had been recognized by the SBA as an elite small business in Western North Carolina. Nominated companies must have their paperwork sent in by August 20th, and MYB has recently spent time confirming their application and getting it sent off. Just to refresh your memory, here is a bit more information about the SBA…
Read MoreWhy are pre-employment background checks important?
In an era where you can be fingerprinted simply to enter your local gym, your eyes may be scanned as you pass through an airport or you are being watched by CCTV almost every minute of everyday, you may wonder what is this obsession with removing any privacy from people’s lives? Many are inclined to…
Read MoreGovernor Quinn signs law to end pre-employment credit checks
This week re-ignited the debate regarding pre-employment background checks and the role they should play in our society. A law has been signed in Illinois which will prohibit employers from discriminating between possible employees based on their credit history. This brings up the interesting question of whether an employer ought to know how well their…
Read MorePre-employment drug testing: right or wrong?
Most people are aware that some organizations will drug test candidates and employees, yet few really consider the rights and wrongs, or details, of what this really means. It seems simple, but is actually one of the most complex modern-day issues regarding the workplace, and opinions are very divided. Bob Rosner writes a great article…
Read MoreAnother EEO contract signed
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Read MoreWhat is the Law of Attraction?
New government contract for MYB
Equal Employment Opportunity program (EEO). MYB now has the duty to “collect and discover factual information concerning the allegations in the complaint under investigation and to prepare an investigative summary”. In short, they must investigate complaints made by employees regarding unfair discrimination and submit their results to the courts. The purpose of these investigations is…
Read MoreAnd the winner is…
The Athena Award is presented annually to an individual in the community who meets the awards requirements. These include “demonstrate excellence, creativity and initiative”, “provide valuable service” and “assist women in realizing their full leadership potential”. It is clearly an honor to be nominated for such an award, and to have your hard work and…
Read MoreWelcome!
Hello and welcome to the Mind Your Business, Inc. blog! Mind Your Business, Inc. (MYBINC) has been at the fore font of Pre-employment, Background Investigate Services since its conception. Started by entrepreneur Karen Caruso in 1996, MYBINC has been nurtured and developed in the last fourteen years by Karen and her team, and is now…
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