Effective immediately, any employer utilizing a third-party consumer reporting agency to perform background checks on employees or job applicants must make their background paperwork compliant under the new requirements of…
Because a business’s value has a basis on the individuals with whom it associates, it’s of critical importance to have processes for efficient background screenings in place for weeding out…
There’s a considerable cost for making a bad hire, and according to the estimates of some studies, on average, bad hires cost approximately $17,000. Therefore, when most businesses conduct background…
When you consult with most recruiters regarding the percentage of resumes crossing their desk with at least one containing untruthful information, you’ll be surprised with the results – unless you’re…
When employers utilize criminal record screening, they must continue being vigilant regarding complying to relevant laws. Target, a leading retailer in the U.S., reinforces this fact in a recent settlement….
There’s a new wrinkle to the hiring process for long-term care workers in the state of Georgia. These workers – defined as home-care aides, home health-care nurses, staff at assisted…
Employers – have you ever wondered if you’ve hired a job candidate who has lied on their resume? Well, guess what: chances are you have. In HireRight’s latest Employment Screening…
Hiring decisions that don’t turn out well can have costly implications for an organization, resulting in the loss of time, resources, and revenue. It is important to remember that recruitment…
Background checks and the laws surrounding them can sometimes be confusing for employers, as federal, state, and local laws may prohibit the use of certain information or require certain processes when…
