Poe Knows https://poeknows.com/ Providing a clearer picture of your candidates Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:00:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://poeknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cropped-3.6.15-32x32.png Poe Knows https://poeknows.com/ 32 32 Why Reference Checks Still Matter in the Age of AI and Automation https://poeknows.com/why-reference-checks-still-matter-in-the-age-of-ai-and-automation/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:54:24 +0000 https://poeknows.com/?p=1725 Artificial intelligence and automation have transformed the hiring process. Recruiters can now use AI-powered tools to screen resumes, assess candidate qualifications, automate interview scheduling, and even predict candidate success based on data. While these innovations have significantly improved efficiency, one critical hiring practice remains as valuable as ever: the reference... [Read More]

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]]> Why Rental Verification Remains the Most Important Step in Resident Screening https://poeknows.com/why-rental-verification-remains-the-most-important-step-in-resident-screening/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:38:27 +0000 https://poeknows.com/?p=1719 The resident screening process has evolved dramatically over the last decade. Artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, automated income verification, fraud detection tools, and sophisticated screening scores now provide property managers with more data than ever before. These technologies have undoubtedly improved the speed and consistency of evaluating prospective residents. However, despite... [Read More]

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]]> Post-Hire Employee Screening https://poeknows.com/post-hire-employee-screening/ Fri, 01 May 2026 19:11:50 +0000 https://poeknows.com/?p=1710 Post-hire screening is one of those topics that often lives in the shadow of pre-employment background checks—but it shouldn’t. In a world where businesses are more dynamic, regulated, and reputation-sensitive than ever, the value of ongoing employee screening is increasingly hard to ignore. The False Sense of “One-and-Done” Most organizations... [Read More]

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]]> The Future of Resident Screening: Key Trends Reshaping Property Management in 2026 https://poeknows.com/the-future-of-resident-screening-2026/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:38:12 +0000 https://poeknows.com/?p=1690 Resident screening is no longer a simple background check. It has become an important part of how property managers protect their communities, reduce risk, and make better leasing decisions. With rising rents, increased fraud, and changing renter expectations, screening is shifting from a basic approval step into a more complete... [Read More]

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]]> Leasing Commercial Space https://poeknows.com/leasing-commercial-space/ Tue, 05 Dec 2023 19:07:57 +0000 https://poeknows.com/?p=1615 Leasing Commercial Space !!Protect Yourself & Your Property!! The major challenges of Commercial Real Estate in 2024 and beyond? higher vacancy rates slower rent growth employees favoring hybrid & remote work business owners favoring hybrid & remote work negative net absorption new supply delinquency rate of commercial/corporate tenants, and untimely... [Read More]

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]]> I Believe that I DESERVE! https://poeknows.com/i-believe-that-i-deserve/ Mon, 20 Nov 2023 18:19:37 +0000 https://poeknows.com/?p=1606 I Believe that I DESERVE!…. I Believe that I QUALIFY!…. People can change. People do change. I had a rough start, that’s true. I messed up. I have owned up. I have paid for my errors, and…….I have changed. Please see me…… Please hear me…….. The record shows who I... [Read More]

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]]> 49 Years & Counting https://poeknows.com/49-years-counting/ Tue, 22 Mar 2022 16:45:58 +0000 https://poeknows.com/?p=947 March 28th A Day In History 1990 – Jesse Owens received the Congressional Gold Medal from U.S. President George H.W. Bush. And, 16 years earlier……….. 1974 – A streaker ran onto the set of “The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson.” And, 1 year earlier…………… 1973 – Bobbie and Howard Levin founded... [Read More]

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]]> 48 Years & Counting! https://poeknows.com/48-years-counting/ Mon, 29 Mar 2021 15:13:21 +0000 https://poeknows.com/?p=933 March 28th A Day In History 1990 – Jesse Owens received the Congressional Gold Medal from U.S. President George H.W. Bush. And, 16 years earlier……….. 1974 – A streaker ran onto the set of “The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson.” And, 1 year earlier…………… 1973 – Bobbie and Howard Levin founded... [Read More]

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]]> Maryland Joins “Ban the Box” https://poeknows.com/maryland-joins-ban-the-box/ Sat, 04 Apr 2020 20:01:46 +0000 https://poeknows.com/?p=908 Have you heard? Maryland joined Ban the Box as of February 29th, 2020. This is the 14th state to “Ban the Box”-i.e., prohibit private employers from asking job applicants to disclose any criminal records or criminal accusations, in this case, prior to the first in-person interview.  Although the Maryland General... [Read More]

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]]> Waterloo, 1st city in Iowa to join  “Ban the Box” https://poeknows.com/waterloo-1st-city-in-iowa-to-join-ban-the-box/ Fri, 25 Oct 2019 20:29:56 +0000 https://poeknows.com/?p=888 The “Ban the Box” initiative has been adopted in another area! Have you heard? Waterloo, Iowa recently became the first city in the state to join the movement for “Ban the Box”. They passed an ordinance that says it is “unlawful discriminatory practice” for employers to ask job applicants about criminal records... [Read More]

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