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The Reference Check: Putting Your Job Candidate to the Test
No matter how long you’ve been in the business of hiring and onboarding new employees, sometimes a candidate leaves such a great impression that you’re tempted to offer them the job on the spot. Then again, you may have been overly optimistic in the past, and that led to disappointment. No matter where your instinct
Background Screening Trends in the USA
As the effects of “the great resignation” and other pandemic-related labor disruptions continue to reshape recruitment and hiring, it is not surprising that the majority of businesses today consider background checks a vital tool in attracting, hiring and retaining top workers. In fact, one of the primary reasons businesses use pre-employment background screening services is
Do I need to perform a background check on a freelancer? Let’s discuss screening in the gig economy
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
Is one background check enough? Everything you need to know about rescreening.
Let’s say that your company is completely on top of performing high-quality, in-depth background checks on every new hire before they join the team. Everything you need to know at the time of hire is on file, ready to pull out if there is ever a need. You have your bases covered, right? Yes –
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.
Navigating the Nuances of Pre-Employment Background Checks
In recent years, the recruitment landscape has seen a shift in the way pre-employment background checks are conducted. An intricate web of regulations – stemming from federal, state, and local lawmakers – has made the already complex process even more challenging for businesses. But as the process grows more intricate, the importance of these checks
May 1, 2023
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