Author Archives: Lynn Davisson

About Lynn Davisson

Lynn, Director of Centralized Services, has 15 years of experience in staffing, operations, recruiting, and centralized services. With the company since 1996, she is responsible for leading Staff Management | SMX’s centralized services department which provides operational, administrative, and compliance support for the company’s operations around the globe. Lynn is passionate about ensuring that Staff Management | SMX maintains the highest standards in compliance, in particular in the area of employment verification. Lynn was instrumental in Staff Management | SMX’s selection by the Department of Homeland Security as a charter member of the IMAGE (ICE Mutual Agreement Between Government and Employers) program, a joint government and private sector voluntary program designed to build cooperative relationships that strengthen overall hiring practices. Lynn is a winner of Staff Management | SMX’s Strategic Award for Product, Strategic Award for People and Service Team of the Year for her contributions to the company. She holds a B.S. from Northern Illinois University. Lynn is most grateful for her fabulous daughter and loving husband. She is most proud of completing five consecutive annual Chicago marathons.

Form I-9 Revisions

The revision of the Form I-9 has been an interesting process as it allowed for public commentary and suggestions. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invited the public to comment on several revisions to the Form I-9 on March … Continue reading

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What You Need to Know About the New EEOC Guidance on Arrest or Conviction Records

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released a new Guidance in reaction to a federal appeals case on the topic of using arrest or conviction records to screen employees. This new federal ruling gave little weight to the EEOC’s … Continue reading

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E-Verify Participation and Upcoming IMAGE Forums and Training

Did you know that only 48% of staffing companies surveyed use E-Verify? E-Verify is an Internet-based system that allows businesses to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. The use of E-Verify can help companies … Continue reading

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E-Verify Self Check Goes Nationwide

As you may know, employers are required to verify the identity and employment eligibility for all people hired in the United States. In addition to the standard employment verification processes, Staff Management | SMX is also a participant in the … Continue reading

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E-Verify & ICE Updates for 2012 – What You Need to Know

As we begin 2012, staffing providers should take a closer look at changes to E-Verify as well as new fines and initiatives from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Fines from ICE for employing illegal workers continue to increase. In … Continue reading

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Staff Management | SMX Proud Sponsor of Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women’s Network Women of Influence Luncheon

I had the pleasure of  representing Staff Management | SMX at the Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women’s Network Women of Influence Luncheon that was held at the Renaissance Blackstone Hotel in downtown Chicago September 14th. Joining me at this event were … Continue reading

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Report from our Presentation at the U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) IMAGE Forum

The U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) hosted an IMAGE Forum in Chicago at the Drake Hotel June 28, 2011. I was happy to be in attendance, as well as Raul Ipina, Staff Management | SMX Centralized Services Operations Manager, … Continue reading

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The Newly Revamped IMAGE Program – How Changes May Affect You

The U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has released a newly revised IMAGE (ICE Mutual Agreement between Government and Employers) Program. ICE is extending an open hand to employers by offering simplified program requirements and an easier participation process. After … Continue reading

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Top Four IMAGE Best Practices to Avoid I-9 Violations & Fines

Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has a voluntary certification program, IMAGE (ICE Mutual Agreement Between Government and Employees), designed to build cooperative relationships between the government and the private sector to increase the cooperative relationships that strengthen overall hiring practices. … Continue reading

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