Welcome to the gig economy – a vibrant, ever-shifting landscape of short-term contracts and freelance gigs replacing the traditional 9-to-5 jobs. This new era is rewriting the rules of employment and posing intriguing questions for HR professionals. How do you adapt our hiring strategies? And even more – should you (or can you) perform a
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Using Consumer Reports: What Employers Need to Know
In business hiring, background checks are considered consumer reports and act as a spotlight to illuminate the finer details of a candidate’s financial habits and trustworthiness. While these insights are indispensable for discerning employers, they come with strings attached. The need for information must be weighed carefully against the rights and privacy of job candidates.
EEOC Releases Information about Employment Discrimination Against Caregivers
The work/life juggle can be difficult under the best of circumstances, but the COVID-19 pandemic has presented millions of Americans with the challenge of balancing work and caregiving demands resulting in many non-traditional work arrangements. Some caregiving duties might include helping a family member who is ill or taking care of someone with special needs.
Employer Perspectives: Second Chances for Previously Incarcerated Individuals
Employing formerly incarcerated individuals is not only an act of compassion but also an opportunity to explore a vast pool of untapped talent. Second chance hiring is the practice of hiring people with a criminal record and giving them a chance to rehabilitate themselves back into society, achieving a better life for themselves along the
The Basics of Background Checks
Hiring new talent is exciting, but like any significant decision, it’s essential to take the time to vet someone thoroughly before you enter into any professional relationship. Apart from mitigating risks related to negligent hiring, background checks also help employers comply with state and federal regulations. Ideally, a background investigation should be comprehensive while still
Fair Credit Reporting Act and its Relationship with Background Screening Companies
Remote working has made it increasingly important for employers to conduct background checks on prospective employees. As part of the standard employment background checks, criminal history, social security numbers, drug tests, and other public records are screened. Credit reports or consumer reports from credit bureaus are analyzed for a more in-depth screening before making employment
The Practical Purposes of FBI Fingerprinting
Employment background checks are commonplace in millions of businesses across the country. However, FBI fingerprinting background checks aren’t as standard as you may think. Most employers are restricted from the use of obtaining FBI criminal records for employment decision purposes. Generally, FBI criminal records are more commonly used by US governmental agencies for various purposes,
June 14, 2013
Top 10 Background Check Trends for 2013
The rising popularity of background checks has given rise to new trends for vetting new hires and employees by organizations across the U.S.The growth of background checks also permeates other areas such as screening of volunteers, contractors, business partners, board members, housing tenants and even purchasers of guns. Here’s a list of the latest 10
December 2, 2012
Accuracy in Employee Background Checks is Cited as Priority by NAPBS in 2013
The National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS) released 5 tips for conducting effective employee background checks in 2013. The Association’s guidance is targeted to all employers that utilize employment background checks to vet employees for job opportunities. Company roles in human resources, legal compliance, risk management, finance and general management should review the full press
July 18, 2011
The Importance of Comprehensive Criminal Records Searches
When bringing a new employee on board, there’s no telling what their previous employment or criminal background was, apart from what they told you. As a hiring manager, it can sometimes be difficult to read a person who may be lying during the interview process or even trust that the background check you did was