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Leading companies are designing optimal employee experiences and building strong culture and engagement. Contact us today to learn how we can help reposition your workforce for success. https://www.facebook.com/theveritygrp/photos/a.1599370840076617.1073741828.1117235041623535/1624532770893757/?type=3&theater - [The Terrible Question Too Many Employers Ask Job Candidates](https://theveritygroupllc.com/blog/the-terrible-question-too-many-employers-ask-job-candidates/) - Don't have time for a thorough interviewing process? Contact us, we can help! http://fortune.com/2016/04/13/employers-hiring-tips-entrepreneurs/?xid=soc_socialflow_facebook_FORTUNE - [Summary of the NVTC Technology Workforce Needs Assessment Report](https://theveritygroupllc.com/blog/summary-of-the-nvtc-technology-workforce-needs-assessment-report/) - The Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC), the largest technology council in the nation, in conjunction with NOVA Workforce, Magnum Economics and EDSI, published an extensive assessment of the current and future workforce skills requirements in Greater Washington’s technology sector. Among the principal findings from the report, employers identified five specific hard-to-fill competency areas: Big data and - [Three Benefits of a 3rd Party HR Audit](https://theveritygroupllc.com/blog/3-benefits-of-a-3rd-party-hr-audit/) - In today's competitive economy, organizations must operate within the confines of a heavily regulated employee environment. Many business lawyers recommend performing human resources audits to keep companies out of hot water. Beyond legal issues, HR audits can identify deficiencies in your company’s policies, practices and operations and develop strategies for improving HR functions. Professional human - [The Verity Group HR Outsourcing & Recruiting Services Brochure](https://theveritygroupllc.com/blog/the-verity-group-hr-outsourcing-recruiting-services-brochure/) - For a more detailed description of the expert HR Outsourcing and Recruiting Services we provide clients throughout Washington DC and Virginia, we encourage you to view or download our e-brochure. The Verity Group HR Outsourcing & Recruiting Services Brochure For more details on any of our services or to set up a consultation please give - [4 Ways Outsourcing HR Can Help Your Company Grow](https://theveritygroupllc.com/blog/4-ways-outsourcing-hr-can-help-your-company-grow/) - Administrative responsibilities can bog down any company, especially the heavy burden of managing human resources. Employee development, administering benefits and dealing with compliance issues, among other things, can easily eat up all of your time. Here are four ways outsourcing some or all of your HR function can help your company grow. Save money - Some business owners might think - [Introducing "The HR Ladies"](https://theveritygroupllc.com/blog/introducing-the-hr-ladies/) - The workplace as we've known it has changed. As business owners determine how best to pivot and reinvent, they also have to continue managing all aspects of employee engagement and performance during one of the most challenging times ever faced by our country—the Coronavirus pandemic. We’ve created The HR Ladies groups on with the mission of providing business leaders with resources and best practices for recruiting and engaging the evolving workforce. - [The Verity Group Celebrates 5-Year Anniversary](https://theveritygroupllc.com/blog/the-verity-group-celebrates-5-year-anniversary/) - This month marks The Verity Group’s 5-Year Anniversary! As if surviving this year hasn’t been challenging enough, over the past couple of years we’ve weathered some major lifestyle changes, both personally and professionally. Considering 45% of businesses fail during the first five years, we’re incredibly proud to be celebrating this milestone! Through these challenges, we’ve - [Converting Satisfied to Engaged Employees](https://theveritygroupllc.com/blog/converting-satisfied-to-engaged-employees/) - There was a time when we considered “employee satisfaction” a win in the workplace. Nowadays, especially while overseeing a remote workforce, having satisfied employees isn’t enough. You need engaged employees to innovate, further company goals, and deliver on your brand promises. Satisfied employees are content. They do what they’re supposed to do when asked to - [The case for employee handbooks in 2017](https://theveritygroupllc.com/blog/the-case-for-employee-handbooks-in-2017/) - "The challenge with handbooks isn't just identifying federal standards—local municipal ordinances can be just as impactful." This articles outlines many reasons your employee handbook should be regularly updated and specific to your business. Need help with your employee handbook and other HR challenges? Contact us at 703.763.5480 today! http://www.hrdive.com/news/the-case-for-employee-handbooks-in-2017/437461/ - [Redefining The Employee Experience in 2017](https://theveritygroupllc.com/blog/redefining-the-employee-experience-in-2017-2/) - As competition for recruiting top talent increases, employers are seeing the value in treating employees like customers, a movement known as the “Consumerization of HR”. Here are four HR trends employers need to consider in 2017... http://theveritygroupllc.com/2017/04/08/redefining-the-employee-experience-in-2017/ - [Redefining The Employee Experience in 2017](https://theveritygroupllc.com/blog/redefining-the-employee-experience-in-2017/) - As competition for recruiting top talent increases, employers are seeing the value in treating employees like customers, a movement known as the “Consumerization of HR”. Digital and consumer marketing are making paths for new ways of recruiting, working, developing, and engaging employees. Being employee-centered and mindful of the impact of technology in all fields, including - [When recruiters see hundreds of resumes a day, you want to make sure yours stands out! What creative things do you have on your resume?](https://theveritygroupllc.com/blog/when-recruiters-see-hundreds-of-resumes-a-day-you-want-to-make-sure-yours-stands-out-what-creative-things-do-you-have-on-your-resume/) - When recruiters see hundreds of resumes a day, you want to make sure yours stands out! What creative things do you have on your resume? - [Many firms, including us, are moving to unlimited PTO. Employees love it and there is no liability on your books!](https://theveritygroupllc.com/blog/many-firms-including-us-are-moving-to-unlimited-pto-employees-love-it-and-there-is-no-liability-on-your-books/) - Many firms, including us, are moving to unlimited PTO. Employees love it and there is no liability on your books! - [“Human Resources isn’t a think we do. It’s the thing that runs our business.” – Steve Wynn, Wynn Las Vegas](https://theveritygroupllc.com/blog/human-resources-isnt-a-think-we-do-its-the-thing-that-runs-our-business-steve-wynn-wynn-las-vegas/) - “Human Resources isn’t a think we do. It’s the thing that runs our business.” – Steve Wynn, Wynn Las Vegas - [Nothing surprises me; I work in HR. Who agrees??](https://theveritygroupllc.com/blog/nothing-surprises-me-i-work-in-hr-who-agrees/) - Nothing surprises me; I work in HR. Who agrees?? - [“Everything in your business can be outsourced…If you’re not emotionally attached to doing it all.” – Richard Branson](https://theveritygroupllc.com/blog/everything-in-your-business-can-be-outsourcedif-youre-not-emotionally-attached-to-doing-it-all-richard-branson/) - “Everything in your business can be outsourced…If you’re not emotionally attached to doing it all.” – Richard Branson - [Hey CEOs - “Do what you do best, and outsource the rest.” – Peter Drucker](https://theveritygroupllc.com/blog/hey-ceos-do-what-you-do-best-and-outsource-the-rest-peter-drucker/) - Hey CEOs - “Do what you do best, and outsource the rest.” – Peter Drucker - [“The other part of outsourcing is this: It simply says where the work can be done outside better than it can be done inside, we should do it.” – Alphonso Jackson](https://theveritygroupllc.com/blog/the-other-part-of-outsourcing-is-this-it-simply-says-where-the-work-can-be-done-outside-better-than-it-can-be-done-inside-we-should-do-it-alphonso-jackson/) - “The other part of outsourcing is this: It simply says where the work can be done outside better than it can be done inside, we should do it.” – Alphonso Jackson - [“If you deprive yourself of outsourcing and your competitors do not, you’re putting yourself out of business” – Lee Kuan Yew](https://theveritygroupllc.com/blog/if-you-deprive-yourself-of-outsourcing-and-your-competitors-do-not-youre-putting-yourself-out-of-business-lee-kuan-yew/) - “If you deprive yourself of outsourcing and your competitors do not, you’re putting yourself out of business” – Lee Kuan Yew - [Consider an HR Information System to allow your HR department to stay lean longer!](https://theveritygroupllc.com/blog/consider-an-hr-information-system-to-allow-your-hr-department-to-stay-lean-longer/) - Consider an HR Information System to allow your HR department to stay lean longer! - [Ban the Box…Certain states take steps to limit what companies can ask candidates relating to criminal history.](https://theveritygroupllc.com/blog/ban-the-boxcertain-states-take-steps-to-limit-what-companies-can-ask-candidates-relating-to-criminal-history/) - Ban the Box…Certain states take steps to limit what companies can ask candidates relating to criminal history. - [Candidates know their worth! Companies have to be willing to put their money where their mouth is to attract top talent.](https://theveritygroupllc.com/blog/candidates-know-their-worth-companies-have-to-be-willing-to-put-their-money-where-their-mouth-is-to-attract-top-talent/) - Candidates know their worth! Companies have to be willing to put their money where their mouth is to attract top talent. - [Understanding what motivates each employee is key to maximizing your investment in your employees.](https://theveritygroupllc.com/blog/understanding-what-motivates-each-employee-is-key-to-maximizing-your-investment-in-your-employees/) - Understanding what motivates each employee is key to maximizing your investment in your employees. ## Pages - [Home](https://theveritygroupllc.com/) - The Verity Group has over 40 years of HR expertise, industry certifications, and proven strategies to build strong, compliant, high-performing teams. - [Careers](https://theveritygroupllc.com/careers/) - Looking for a career where you can grow, collaborate, and have fun while supporting fascinating clients? Join The Verity Group team today. - [About Us](https://theveritygroupllc.com/about-us/) - At Verity Group we’re driven to replace HR challenges with hands-on, expert-driven solutions to drive growth for small to medium sized businesses. - [HR Outsourcing](https://theveritygroupllc.com/our-services/outsourcing/) - Get the HR coverage you need without the cost of an in-house team. Verity Group’s outsourced HR solutions provide expert support when you need it. - [Recruiting](https://theveritygroupllc.com/our-services/recruiting/) - Hiring the right people is critical. Verity Group helps you attract, vet, and hire top talent—faster, easier, and with confidence to grow your business. - [Industries](https://theveritygroupllc.com/industries/) - From professional services to regulated sectors, The Verity Group delivers HR expertise tailored to your industry’s unique needs and growth goals. - [Blog](https://theveritygroupllc.com/blog/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” module_class=”home-banner” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https://theveritygroupllc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/verity-group-bg-min.jpeg” parallax=”on” custom_padding=”110px||100px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”60px||70px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”60px||||false|false” custom_css_main_element=”padding-top: 180px !important;” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_tablet=”padding-top: 140px !important;” custom_css_main_element_phone=”padding-top: 120px !important;” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|phone”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” width=”95%” custom_margin=”||35px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||35px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”15px||25px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|600|||||||” header_font_size=”48px” header_letter_spacing=”-1px” header_line_height=”1.2em” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”off|tablet” animation_style=”fold” animation_direction=”left” animation_delay=”500ms” header_font_size_tablet=”40px” header_font_size_phone=”32px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_line_height_tablet=”1.1em” header_line_height_phone=”1.2em” header_line_height_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]Verity Insights - [Professional Services](https://theveritygroupllc.com/industries/professional-services/) - Verity Group helps law, accounting, IT, and healthcare firms build stronger HR foundations to scale sustainably, reduce overhead, and retain top talent. - [Emerging Businesses](https://theveritygroupllc.com/industries/emerging-businesses/) - From startups to established firms, Verity Group delivers scalable, people-first HR solutions that flex with growth and align with your business goals. - [Government Contractors](https://theveritygroupllc.com/industries/government-contractors/) - When compliance is critical, Verity Group delivers HR expertise, structure, and support to meet requirements and keep teams running smoothly. - [HR Services](https://theveritygroupllc.com/our-services/hr-services/) - Managing HR shouldn’t be a burden. Verity Group supports the full employee lifecycle so you can focus on growing your business with confidence. - [Get Started](https://theveritygroupllc.com/get-started/) - Get started with The Verity Group—trusted HR experts helping businesses streamline compliance, hire smarter, and build high-performing teams. - [Contact Us](https://theveritygroupllc.com/contact-us/) - Have questions about our HR services? 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