Here’s a question: How long should it take to make a new hire with confidence? I ask it for a very good reason. Increasingly it seems like the number of … Read more
Job hunters seek pro-LGBTQ firms; Georgia sued for transgender discrimination
Job seekers more likely to join pro-LGBTQ organizations… Americans say they are more likely to join companies that are publicly pro-LGBTQ, according to a … Read more
Your stereotype of star employees is wrong
We humans are naturally drawn to people similar to us. That doesn’t mean you’re a bad person. Nor does it mean that you are racist, ableist, ageist, or any … Read more
Why companies need to resist cutting hiring corners
We all know the score. Attracting new talent has never been more difficult. Even before Covid-19 recruitment was a headache, with one US survey recently … Read more
HR Famous: Let’s Argue About Whether Reference Checks Matter!
On episode 49 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee come together once again to discuss the … Read more
Online Background Checks: Answering Common Questions About Features and Services
HR professionals play more than a handful of roles every day. They help shape their company’s business strategy and ensure their own department’s policies … Read more
These California Labor Laws Could Prompt Changes Across the US
This Employment Law This Week monthly rundown discusses the most important developments for employers in November 2019. The update specifically addresses: … Read more
Continuous Monitoring Offers Safety and Reputation Protection
Businesses have always looked to improve safety and reduce risk around their workplace. Indeed, ensuring safe facilities for both employees and customers … Read more
Continuous Monitoring Is the Latest Step In the Evolution of Background Screens
Insider threat is a challenge facing organizations across the United States. For example: Employee theft accounted for one-third of the $46.8 billion of … Read more
Continuous Employee Background Checks May Now Be Required
What if one of your employees was arrested on an assault weapons threat, but you were unaware because you only check backgrounds at time of hire? How would … Read more
Ex-Offenders Can Be Great Employees If You Give Them a Chance
You’ve heard all the reasons why employers shouldn’t shun candidates with a criminal record. Just as a reminder, here are a few: 30% of … Read more
How GDPR Affects Background Checking
Anyone who has visited a website since May 2018 will have undoubtedly noticed a pop-up window, asking you to accept cookies and a range of privacy … Read more
If You Do Background Checks, Check This Out
I don’t blog much about the Fair Credit Reporting Act. For those of you who aren’t familiar with FCRA, I suggest that you call an employment lawyer. Like … Read more
Avoid Background Check Class Actions With Arbitration Agreements
Companies are increasingly faced with class actions for alleged violations of one of the “big three” —the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), Fair … Read more
For Want of a Background Check, the Romance Was Toxic
Note: The following story about Robbie Romance is fictitious, told to illustrate the potential problems caused by a rush to hire and the lack of any … Read more
Holiday Hiring: Do You Really Know Who’s Minding the Till?
As retailers stare down the 2018 holiday shopping season, they’re boosting their workforces with legions of temporary employees to help out during the most … Read more
What You Need to Watch For In Continuous Background Screening
Most companies perform background checks on employees at the outset as part of the application / new hire process. A number of background check companies … Read more
‘Trust But Verify’: Good Advice As More Resumes Show Misrepresentations
We don’t mean to alarm you but it’s highly likely your company has hired someone who has falsified their resume. Don’t believe us? Research suggests that … Read more
Offender Recidivism Is HR’s Problem
Hire an ex-con? Absolutely. “A record is only one data point,” says Rustin Tonn, exhorting his DisruptHR audience in Denver to, “Hire … Read more
The Importance of Background Screening In a Merger
Acquisitions and mergers are a common occurrence in today’s business world fueling growth and profitability, expanded market share and the introduction of … Read more