FFD-Violence Screens – A critical tool in establishing direct threat as cause to terminate
A large concern for HR professionals and legal counsel is managing an angry disgruntled employee who has communicated a direct threat to the company, yet who also qualifies for protections under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Do nothing, and the employee may act on their violent threat, presenting a host of problems – human […]
Psychiatrist or Psychologist? Which one should you use for workplace evaluations?
How to determine the right behavioral-health specialty for your independent mental health assessments It’s a startling statistic: twenty-five percent of adults in the United States have been diagnosed with mental illness.1 With 1 in 4 Americans suffering with a behavioral health condition, individuals, families and communities are all affected. While some people can manage their condition […]
Why You Should Use Pre-employment Psychological Screening (Part 2)
Whether you’re a start-up company with just a few employees or a large corporation with hundreds of employees, it is expensive and time consuming to hire and retain a good employee. It’s challenging to tell if you have the right job candidate. While you’d think you could pick them out based on their resume or […]
Why Do You Need a Pre-Employment Psychological Screening? (Part 1)
When you’re trying to fill a job opening, you already screen resumes, conduct interviews and check candidate backgrounds. Why would you need to do a Pre-Employment Psychological Screening too? When the wrong person is in the wrong seat, they can’t do the job effectively. This costs your company money, from the start of the pre-hiring […]
R3 in Pictures: Resilience in the Face of Disaster
Three amazing women – all of whom lost their homes in the California Camp Fire. Are pictured here holding photos of what is left of their homes. They truly are heroic examples of resilience. Photo taken by Cindy McCrea, R3 Consultant in Sacramento, California.
R3 in Pictures: Sun Behind the Smoke
“It has been a sad, crazy few weeks of human suffering. The pain seen in the eyes of those affected by the horrible murders, then fires, evacuations, and personal events has been humbling. I feel fortunate to be able to offer a small element of help.” Quote and photo of the midday sun provided by […]
Active Front Lines: Multiple Wildfires Continue to Impact California
With multiple wildfires continuing to impact California, there have been a few significant updates. The Camp Fire in Butte County, has become the most deadly and destructive wildfire in California history. As of 11/14/2018, there are approximately 48 fatalities and 200 still missing. There have also been 7,000 structures destroyed, most residential homes with 15,000 […]
Active Front Lines: Dangerous Wildfires Threaten Residents During Evacuations
Photo Credit: EPA.gov Catastrophic events are simultaneously occurring in the area of Thousand Oaks, CA. Massive wildfires are forcing the emergency evacuation of Ventura County residents while the community collectively grieves in the immediate aftermath of the tragic mass shooting that resulted in twelve fatalities. Victims affected by concurrent tragedies are confronted with challenges they […]
Active Front Lines: Supporting Those Impacted by Tragedy at Entertainment Venues
As has happened far too many times, we are once again responding to a tragic mass shooting in a public space, this time in Thousand Oaks, California. Initial reports indicate 12 fatalities (including a longtime sheriff’s deputy who had rushed into the crowded bar to help) and 11 wounded. This location was a country music […]
