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4 HR Predictions for Hiring and Workplace Trends in 2024
In 2024, the landscape of human resource management is rapidly evolving, influenced by technological advancements, changing workforce demographics, and a shifting global economic climate. These factors are shaping new trends in hiring and workplace dynamics. At First Contact HR, we work with HR departments across the country to make informed, confident hiring decisions, ensuring that
Can proper background checks reduce employee turnover?(Spoiler, the answer is yes.)
The onboarding of new employees holds such promise – and possible peril. Businesses turn to background checking services to improve the odds of hiring people who will become longtime, valued employees. Here are 4 ways proper screenings to reduce turnover. 1. Verify Skills Someone can look great on paper and make a positive impression during
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What to Look for When Choosing an Employment Screening Vendor
As an employer, choosing the right vendor to perform employment screening is an important decision. With so many options available, it can be challenging to determine which vendor is the best fit for your company. In this article, we will explore the key factors to consider when choosing an employment screening vendor to ensure you
March 20, 2023
Building Blocks to Better Employment Background Checks [Free Guide]
Background checks aren’t “one size fits all,” but generally, there’s a right way and a wrong way to conduct an employment background check. In our latest guide, get to know what makes for a bad, better and best employment background check. You’ll also get a comprehensive checklist you can use to make sure the background
March 13, 2023
Why Should all employers conduct background checks?
Given that the very purpose of conducting a job search is to fill a vital business need, there’s a lot riding on hiring the right people. So, when new hires don’t work out or, worse yet, turn out to be bad employees, companies large and small pay a steep price. And it’s not just a
What is the Retention Period for Employee Background Check Records?
Employee background check records are an important tool for employers to verify the information provided by job candidates and to ensure that they are hiring qualified and trustworthy individuals. However, employers must know the legal requirements for retaining these records and the best practices for keeping them secure. Employers must generally keep employee background check
Temporary Service Employment Agencies – Should They Perform Background Checks?
What is a Temp Agency, and What Services Do They Offer A temporary service employment agency provides qualified candidates to help plug the talent gap for employers quickly. The agency can also schedule candidates for interviews. Hiring a temp employment agency that performs candidate screening can help to ensure that your company gets employees with
Manufacturing Background Checks: From Executive Staff to Plant Workers
Manufacturing plants and factories are the backbones of the economy. The manufacturing industry encompasses a broad range of activities. With people involved in various positions, from executive staff to plant workers, it is essential to ensure that the hired talent has the knowledge, skills, and training to perform their jobs and does not pose any risk to the
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Anatomy of a Background Check
Lately, there has been quite a bit of discourse on the topic of background screening in the news. Between the EEOC suing Dollar General and BMW over their alleged discriminatory screening practices, the Philadelphia building collapse in June,and the Snowden/NSA information leaking case, there’s certainly plenty to discuss. But what exactly is a background check? The unfortunate, and potentially dangerous,