ScoutLogic Blog

As all the classic business wisdom states, you’re only as strong as your weakest link. Every single player needs to be adding significantly to the team dynamic for your company to operate at its maximum potential.

Read on to learn about some benefits and risks when considering working with an independent contractor.

You've heard of an exit interview, you've probably either given or conducted one. But have you heard of a stay interview? 

Learn more about this recruiting method and some of its benefits, then create your own ghost recruiting strategy with best practices.

Responsive staffing is a dynamic and flexible approach to workforce management that aims to meet the evolving needs and demands of a business.

Whether or not to screen your employees for drugs is an important decision that can have positive and negative impacts.

Most employers have strict policies prohibiting alcohol use at work. For that reason, mandatory alcohol testing is a routine part of many workers’ lives. 

Background checks are an essential step in hiring experienced and safe employees. A thorough background check helps an employer assess the potential risks associated with a candidate while verifying their identity, ensuring they have the qualifications required for the role, and confirming whether or not they have been convicted of any crimes.

Here are our picks for the top 10 strategic interview questions you should ask candidates in 2026 to find the perfect fit for your team.

Everywhere you look, people are talking about AI and algorithms. Whether it’s new apps that can “predict” changes in the stock market or innovative medical technology that seeks to incorporate AI into cancer screenings, there appears to be little that it can’t do. 

Some people find this isolating and may turn to drugs or alcohol to help them cope, even during work hours. Employees doing so impacts not only the employees’ health but also their productivity and can be a liability for the company.

When you’re conducting background checks on potential job candidates and find past criminal offenses, it doesn’t have to be the end of their road in the hiring process.