It’s now been a very long three years since the pandemic turned the work world upside down. As far as recruiting and hiring goes, the shake up is not over. Here’s what you need to know to attract the best and brightest job seekers in 2023. Even as demand has cooled in some sectors, job
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Background Screening | First Contact HR - Part 3
February 20, 2023
4 reasons job applications are necessary for every employee – at any level
Don’t be fooled by fancy resumes… When scrolling through a seemingly endless supply of job applications, a catchy resume may seem like a very good sign that you’ve found the proverbial needle in the haystack. Then again, maybe not. In their quest to put themselves in the very best light, many job seekers craft resumes
Is it Legal to Perform Social Media Background Checks?
Social media has become a prevalent part of our lives in the digital age. It’s not surprising that employers are turning to social media to gain insight into the character and behavior of potential hires. As a result, the question of whether or not it is legal to perform social media background checks has become
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
Employment Background Checks – A Critical Component to Hiring
In today’s job market, it is not uncommon for candidates to use deceptive tactics to mislead employers during the hiring process. Candidates have been found to bend the truth to get hired; many have falsified their work or education history on their resumes. They might claim to have held various executive positions at well-known companies,
Should Background Checks be Performed on Political Candidates?
Background checks can be a vital tool for ensuring the integrity and honesty of political candidates. In a democratic society, the individuals who hold positions of power and influence must be held to high standards of honesty and integrity. By performing background checks on political candidates, we can restore public trust in the political system
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
Should Background Checks be Conducted on Interns?
Companies invest in their future success by building a relevant workforce and future leaders. Internships are a way for companies to provide firsthand experience to prospective employees. Internships target fresh graduates, working professionals looking to change careers, or individuals earning higher education degrees. The entry-level experience offered to develop professionals helps them learn the company’s
Clean Slate Act of New York
It’s never simple to apply for a job. You’ve compiled your CV. You’ve lined up all your references. And you’ve spent hours scouring all the different job search engines. After going through so much trouble, you find one position that matches your qualifications. You hit submit only to discover a big problem: you have a
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.