• Business Services,  Legal

    Advantages of private mediation

    Written by Lyle Charles Private mediation has become a movement in many countries as they offer an alternative to the traditional courtroom battleground and litigation process. Normally mediation follows five processes and they are negotiation, conciliation, expert determination, round-table conference, and arbitration. Mediation has allowed many disputes to be more open, empowering, and cooperative. Here are some advantages of private mediation. Reduced costs and time – Most disputes, especially those involving construction can take months or even years to be resolved in a court setting. To speed up proceeding many construction consulting firms are not recommending private mediation to reduce time and costs for both parties. Less polarizing – Courts generally…

  • Business Services

    Employee background checks – what you should and shouldn’t do

    Written by Tenant Screening Services, LLC Making a wrong hiring decision can cost a firm time, money and unnecessary disruption. Therefore, most employers have hiring procedures that include an employee background check. Here some tips on conducting employee background checks. You should be broad and thorough – It is vital that hiring personnel get an expansive spectrum of information. Therefore, the information should include a background criminal check, education, employment and driving history, social media details etc. Concentrating only on one area will not give the hiring manager an overall picture of the candidate they have selected. You shouldn’t ask the candidate if they have a conviction – Instead of…

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    Four key areas to consider when buying furniture for your workspace

    Article Written by : Total Merchants The right furniture will contribute to the comfort, atmosphere, and productivity of your employees. However, with so many different stores offering some designs, finding the right office furniture can be difficult. Here are a few areas that should be considered. Cost – It is important to set up a budget of how much you can You should then allocate money for each employee, depending on their designation and job role. Needs – You will mainly have to buy chairs and desks, but it is important to match your furniture with the needs of the business. If you want to cultivate an office culture that…