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How deep should you go?

Given that nearly one-third of all Americans have some kind of criminal record, if you are using criminal background screenings as part of a safe hiring policy, you’re going to encounter candidates within your applicant pool that have a history of criminal activity. While there’s no denying the value of criminal record checks, using them appropriately for hiring decisions requires care. How deep should you go when performing a criminal search, and what should you do with the results? These three steps will help you weigh the risks and opportunities of individual applicants in a fair and balanced way.

Focus on the Position

Designing your background check policy begins by examining each position. Understanding the specific responsibilities and potential risks for each role within your organization will help you define what it means to hire wisely. Consider the following types of questions:

• How much direct, active supervision does the position receive?
• To what extent does the position represent your brand to the public?
• What risks are associated with the position?
• Does the position require interaction with vulnerable populations?
• Does the position involve direct access to cash or other fungible assets?

As you can see, this type of analysis is critical. For example, for positions that require direct access to cash, a criminal history of theft is relevant. Likewise, a poor driving record is pertinent to positions requiring the operation of a motor vehicle. Conversely, if the criminal background check returns results that have little relevance to the job at hand and if the applicant is otherwise qualified, the record need not be disqualifying.

Follow EEOC Guidelines

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has defined three factors to guide employers in their use of criminal background checks:

• The nature of the job.
• The nature and seriousness of the offense.
• Time passed since commission of the offense or completion of sentence.

With these factors in mind, employers will often find that an applicant’s criminal past does not disqualify them for the position. However, if there is deemed to be a significant risk, there’s one more step.

Make an Individual Assessment

Before taking adverse action, the EEOC recommends conducting an individual assessment. Talk to the applicant. Let them know their past actions may exclude them from the position and give them a chance to explain. Information about the circumstances, severity, subsequent rehabilitation efforts, and other mitigating factors may or may not alter your original decision, but you’ve done your due diligence to be fair and equitable.

The End Goal

The end goal is to hire qualified, trustworthy, responsible employees. Following these steps will help you collect and use the information you need to evaluate risks and make fair and wise hiring decisions.

Since the start of the COVID-19 crisis the cruise shipping industry has faced big problems. These included widespread travel restrictions, port closures around the world, and on-board cases of infection. Vaccination drives are now underway in many nations. The global pandemic situation is gradually improving. Here is a look at what’s in store for cruise ship workers.

Effects of COVID-19

According to Marine Insight the cruise shipping industry contributes $53 billion to the US economy. Filipinos make up about 25% of the world’s maritime workers. A large fraction of this workforce is employed on cruise ships.  They work in the engine, navigational, catering, and entertainment areas on ships.

More than 325,000 OFWs were forced to repatriate in 2020 as a result of the sudden decline in cruise shipping. Some of these workers disembarked and returned home within a matter of weeks. Others were stuck for months at sea, waiting until they could find an accommodating port to dock at. By June 2020 employees across all major cruise companies were reporting grim conditions. The pandemic put an abrupt end to international cruise ship operations. The contracts of most nonessential crew members were terminated. The Cruise Lines International Association outlined the scale of the impact. By late 2020 the worldwide loss to the cruise shipping industry exceeded $77 billion. 518,000 jobs and $23 billion in wages were lost.

Present situation

OFWs formerly employed in cruise shipping have returned home. Many are now working in stopgap jobs. They wait and hope for cruise ships to start sailing again. In most places the only available jobs are within call center agencies. Qualified and experienced cruise ship employees can earn as much as $2,000 monthly. Repatriated crewmembers are working in menial jobs that earn sometimes as low as $95 a month. Some have started small online businesses selling food and clothing items. However in most cases these occupations are poor substitutes. They barely qualify as means of coping with unemployment. Laid-off cruise workers are stalling until the cruises resume. Employed OFW cruise workers regularly send money to Philippines as remittances. It is important that these vital income streams resume.

Before the pandemic cruise ships worked on a crew rotation system. By the time one batch of workers completed their contracts, another group would be ready to start work. Now everyone is waiting in queue for new contracts. Many OFWs are also waiting to get their COVID-19 vaccinations. Some cruise operators have expressed that vaccination will likely be a requirement for returning to work.

Future plans

Vaccination drives are underway in many countries. The cruise industry plans to recommence voyages. Major cruise operators expect to resume some part of their operations by June 2021, although some routes are not expected to reopen till late 2021. Two Royal Caribbean cruises will resume in June after over a year of hiatus. Costa Cruises plans to resume sailing by May.

The CDC has put a stop to cruise ship operations in US waters since March 2020. The cruise industry’s recovery depends greatly on the effectiveness of the various national vaccination drives.

Meanwhile major cruise operators are facing vast financial losses. Carnival Cruises has declared losses amounting to $4.4 billion. It is resorting to selling some of its biggest ships in an attempt to keep the company afloat. Cruise companies are desperate to return to work and generate some income. This is despite the fact that they are now capped at less than 70% capacity. The 70% rule is to ensure social distancing on-board. As and when cruise ships resume voyages, they will welcome fewer passengers. The travel restrictions and limited volumes would mean there will be a reduced need for manpower on these ships. That means fewer OFW cruise crews will get new contracts.

Trust

The goal of the industry now is to rebuild public trust and encourage more cruise bookings. Cruise operators have revamped safety and sanitation protocols to avoid the possibility of future outbreaks. Passengers now have to wear face masks in public areas. Thermal cameras will check passengers before entering on-board facilities. Crews will have additional responsibilities. Everyone is doing their part to get the business back on track.

About the author:

Hemant G is a contributing writer at Sparkwebs LLC, a Digital and Content Marketing Agency. When he’s not writing, he loves to travel, scuba dive, and watch documentaries.

There are so many factors that may make a big difference in the results of getting your custom printing job completed. Things like Quality, Price, Design, Timeliness and even willingness to work with the customer are all important to achieve the best results of your custom printing job.

Design: This is very important to the effectiveness of your printing job. The customer will ultimately be the ones who see this work and could make a decision based on the look and deign of your custom printing job. You should be sure your printing company has a good design department by asking to see the samples of their past work. In case the printing company does not display their work or is reluctant to show you samples they may not have very good design skills.

Quality: This should also be demonstrated by samples and displays provided by your printing company in the same manner as design. If the printing company does not have these materials, this could indicate they are hiding something and could be doing poor work. You should be sure to consider quality of the printing job.

Price: This can be a huge factor when choosing a custom printing company. You should make sure you are paying for the quality you want, it could make a difference to the image of your business to potential clients.

Timeliness: Timeliness always depends on some different aspects of the custom printing job. The complexity of the actual printing and complexity of the design will always determine how long it will take to finish the job. At times time is an issue so it’s best to check out several printing companies and find out what their turnaround time is. The printing companies use different techniques to produce their printing materials. Some of them are faster than others due to faster printing equipment or some may be faster in design time. Quality may also be affected due to printing or designing too fast and could produce a lesser quality.

Choosing custom printing company may be more difficult when considering the proceeding factors, though considering them now should help in getting the quality results that are best for your company.  sponsring – kläder med tryck offers the best in custom printing in Sweden.

WHAT IS BEARD DANDRUFF?

Simply put, it’s the result of a buildup of dead skin cells. Beard Dandruff appears when the skin sheds faster than expected, leading to a clear collection of snowflake-like somatic cell clusters.

WHAT CAUSES BEARD DANDRUFF?

Beard dandruff could be a result of one or more of the following

1. Dry skin
2. Microorganisms
3. Sensitivity to skin/beard care products.

Dry skin: We’ve all had dry skin at a point in time. Dry skin generally occurs under your beard once you wash your face with harsh cleansers or regular soap. While maintaining a clean face and a clean beard, they remove oils that moisturize your skin or beard hair, making them dry out. Beard dandruff is characterized by itching, irritation, and associated skin flakes. Beard dandruff caused by dry skin is more pronounced during colder months; it can start growing again at any time if you don’t properly look after your beard and the skin underneath.

Microorganisms: Fungal infections occur majorly due to the presence of yeast which lives on your skin and can hide faraway from sunlight (which usually kills it and slows its growth). They can be found under your beard and mustache. The foremost common of those little bastards may be a fungus/yeast called Malassezia, which feeds on sebum (oil produced by your skin). If you were to shave your face completely, the problem would likely resolve itself; but then you wouldn’t have your awesome facial hair anymore.

Sensitivity to beard care and skincare products: Otherwise referred to as dermatitis, this happens when your body is sensitive to specific ingredients in grooming products. This leads to red, itchy, scaly, and flaky skin.

HOW DO I GET RID OF BEARD DANDRUFF?

For many people, this involves a mixture of regular exfoliation, washing, and moisturizing. No matter the routine or products you select, remember that it’d be every week or two until you begin seeing results.

Exfoliating

Exfoliation is referred to as a process that involves removing dead skin cells, including cells that cause dandruff. You’ll make this the primary step of your routine by employing a beard brush. Get one that has soft bristles. Aside from preventing dead skin cells, a beard brush will also help distribute oils from your skin. This will make the hair of your beard softer and easier to manage.

Before cleaning your beard, gently massage the skin under your beard with a brush. Confirm you’re not scrubbing your beard too hard, as this will make dandruff worse.

Washing

It is of high importance to wash your beard the same way you wash your hair. You’ll use the equivalent shampoo you employ on your scalp. However, you would possibly want to choose a medicated shampoo designed to treat dandruff. Prioritize these dandruff-fighting ingredients while selecting a shampoo:

pyrithione zinc

coal tar

selenium sulfide

tea tree oil

Gently massage the shampoo into your beard. Confirm it reaches the skin underneath. It will yield better results if you can wait for a moment or two before rinsing it out. Avoid the use of hot water, as this may dry out and further irritate your skin.

Keep in mind that traditional shampoos designed for your scalp could also be too harsh for your face, especially if you’ve got sensitive or dry skin. If shampoo feels too dry, it will be better to get a cleanser designed specifically for beards.

Moisturizing

Moisturizing your beard is crucial for eradicating dandruff. Moisturizing your beard facilitates rehydration, and this protects your skin after shampooing.

Many a time, when you think of moisturizing, lotion comes to mind. However, it is often hard to apply moisturizer to your beard without leaving residue, depending on how much your beard is. Instead, choose beard oil if your beard is quite much.

If you’ve got acne-prone skin, you would possibly want to go for a non-comedogenic oil — meaning it won’t clog your pores.

Apply your moisturizer immediately after cleansing.