Tim's Talking About Credit Checks, EEOC Settlement and Opiates Trend

EEOC AND CREDIT CHECKS

You may recall that recently the EEOC advised against the use of credit checks as part of the hiring process because they tend to impact more adversely against minorities or females. Well that advice has now turned in to a lawsuit against Kaplan Higher Education Corporation for using the checks to discriminate against black job applicants through the way it uses credit histories in its hiring process.

Tip of the Month: Be Vigilant of OSHA Record-keeping

Our  "tip" this month is a gentle reminder to all those that utilize staffing services to remember your responsibility to include all OSHA recordable injuries experienced by employees supplied by temp help companies at your facility on your company's OSHA 300 log.

To some there is a misconception that these injuries should be recorded on the staffing company's log. According to OSHA Section 1904.31 the party that provides the employee day to day supervision is responsible for the record-keeping of the injury/accident.

Ryan Staffing Enters 20th Anniversary Year

Officially on July 15th Ryan Alternative Staffing, Inc. will turn 20 years old. We joke that in this industry that works out to about 150 but I'm sure everyone feels that way about their job/employer at one time or another.

What it means to me is that not only have we survived but we have grown and prospered for over  two decades. Sure, we're a lot grayer than when we started, but apparently we have done enough right over the years in our approach to how we treat our clients to still be in business. I know we haven't made everyone happy. What I do know is that it has never been from not wanting to make everyone happy or from a lack of effort in trying. And that is what separates the winners from the losers when you start up a small business in an extremely competitive industry like ours.

So, during 2011 we plan to look for ways to express our gratitude to both our clients and hard working temps that have had a positive impact on our longevity. Without both, there is no doubt we would not be around today. And for that we are thankful.

Sincerely,

Tim Ryan-President
Susan Ryan-Vice President Sales