Issue #31
Date: May 1, 2013

This Month in the RSI Newsletter:
» Flirting With Disaster: The Risks Companies Face When They Don't Conduct Background Checks

Flirting With Disaster: The Risks Companies Face When They Don't Conduct Background Checks

Despite the fact that most companies have been subject to an employee lying on their resume about a previous position held, falsely reporting a clean driving record, denying a criminal background, or even worse, embezzlement, many companies do not participate in performing background checks. Ideally, all hiring managers would like to believe what they are being told by their potential employee and work happily ever after. But the fact remains that not all candidates are honest and companies that go on word alone from their candidates are flirting with disaster.

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Industry Trend:
Secrets of Success
May 1st, 2013

With a plethora of unique business concepts already out in the world, it takes a highly creative strategic plan and innovative ideas for a company to set itself apart from its competition. It used to be thought that consumers value a large variety of choice, but two of the most successful companies in their own industries, Trader Joe’s and In-N-Out Burger, seem to have gone back to the enduring adage, “less is more.” Of course, this in no way means lower quality, rather it refers to less choice, and it is a concept that has catapulted both to the top. Their “California cool” edge and casual culture probably have a lot to do with all the hype as well.

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Career Corner:
The Most Effective Job Search
May 1st, 2013

Looking for a job, but not having any luck finding one? Many people tend to go about their job search in the wrong way, making it even more difficult than it already is. The majority of people today simply sign on to their computers, and search the job boards in hopes that they will find jobs that match their resumes to a tee. One of the least effective ways to get noticed is just submitting a resume through random job boards online. This is because so many people do this every day and it is extremely important to find a way to differentiate oneself from the rest of the candidates and job seekers.

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Management Matters:
Managing your Retirement
May 1st, 2013

If you are like many Americans today, your once stable nest egg has cracked and crumbled, falling off the wall like the rest of the economy during the recession. Although these unfortunate circumstances had a great impact on people’s retirement and savings funds, it is important to realize that there are things you can do now to save what you have left or recreate what you have lost in the past years. For example, managing your own various retirement and savings accounts can save you a lot of money in the end.

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