Background Screening

5 Scary Statistics: Damage of Diploma Mills

5 Scary Statistics: Damage of Diploma Mills With a very competitive job market and employers left with huge applicant pools to pull viable candidates from, it is a necessity now more than ever to require a certain level of education for key positions. As a result, some applicants may tend to “bend the truth,” when […]

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5 Steps to a Lightning-Fast Hiring Policy

5 Steps to a Lightning-Fast Hiring Policy In order to deter claims of discrimination and follow best practices in the hiring process, a well-thought-out hiring policy should be drafted. The policy will address main topics such as personnel requisitions, recruitment, interview process, employment background checks, and start date and orientation. 1.) Personnel Requisitions This is […]

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5 Background Checks Required When Promoting Part-Time to Full-Time Employment

5 Background Checks Required When Promoting Part-Time to Full-Time Employment 1.) Are the responsibilities or duties of the promoted employee changing? The majority of employers are under the impression that a background check is only appropriate upon initial hire; however, any time a change in classification or overall job function is made (such as converting […]

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6 Tips to Improve Your Hiring Timeline

6 Tips to Improve Your Hiring Timeline 1.) Creating a Hiring Process Every organization should have a strategic well-thought-out hiring process for their hiring timeline. Where does it start, with talent acquisition, recruitment, or staffing? How are employers acquiring viable job applicants? Larger businesses may find that temporary staffing is a good solution for their […]