New FCRA Notice Requirements Effective Immediately
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 the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). These background checks, also … Continued
Background Checks and Their Critical Importance for Business Success
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 candidates who potentially could become detrimental to the interests of … Continued
Why Background Checks are a Sound Investment
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 checks, it’s a sound investment. Not only can background checks … Continued
What Should HR Do if a Resume Isn’t Truthful?
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 a recruiter, of course. Because resumes containing exaggerations and lies … Continued
Compliance Issues Rise Due to Criminal Screening Policies
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. Following a threated nationwide class action lawsuit, the company settled … Continued
Long Term Care Workers In Georgia Expected To Require More Intensive Background Screening
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 living and nursing homes, and many others – could … Continued
How to Spot Lies in Job Interviews
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 Benchmark Report, a staggering 85 percent of hiring managers report … Continued
Common Hiring Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
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 is a form of investment in the future of your … Continued