Based on the amount of resumes you receive whenever you have a job posting, you may think that there are always a lot of qualified candidates just ready and waiting for an opportunity like yours, but if you take a closer look at the resumes, you will quickly find out that the majority of them
In the ever-changing background checking industry, the main focus should always be accuracy and compliance. Accuracy to be sure you are getting the information your company needs to make the right hiring decisions and compliance to reduce your risk of liability.
In recent news, the shooting spree carried out by an individual who was an Uber driver in Kalamazoo, Michigan has everyone reeling from shock. We all want to know how could this possibly happen, what’s wrong with Uber’s hiring practices?
How can recruiters and HR professionals get more mileage and results from their efforts to find the best employees? The short answer is: target the best employees you recently hired and ask for referrals. Talented, high producers
As the focus has turned to regulatory oversight, compliance is the topic to pay attention to in 2016. With more and more class-action lawsuits and concerns over data breaches, it is imperative to get it right.
It is likely you are already using social media for recruiting your job openings. Although it’s a great resource, not all job seekers use social media. Using a mix of recruiting tools will give you a more diverse group of talented candidates, but when you do use
The City of Philadelphia Expands Their “Ban the Box” Law On December 2015
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter amended the city’s current “Ban the Box” law, Fair Criminal Records Screening Standard§ 9-3504.
While a recent Fourth Circuit decision in EEOC v. Freeman came out in favor of the employer, the reality is that the law is constantly changing in regard to when and how you can use background screening as a hiring tool. Although background screens
In an effort to give second chances to people that have a criminal history, the New York City Council passed a bill that delays when private sector employers can ask job applicants about their criminal history. Basically this means that employers must
Ever since 9-11, the days of terror activity being confined to traditional hard targets like government buildings, mass transit and sites of political or cultural significance is over. In light of recent events, it is increasingly important to be more prepared