Your background screening process is an essential aspect of your business. The right process provides you peace of mind and ensures that you hire only the most qualified, trustworthy candidates. In many ways, taking the time and effort to establish the right background screening policies lays the groundwork for your company’s success. If you are…
The world is looking to reopen after the coronavirus outbreak, but remote work is here to stay. Many companies plan to maintain remote working as an option for their employees. One of the main challenges this organizations will face is keeping remote workers engaged and motivated. Use the following tips to boost the morale of…
As stay-at-home orders due to the coronavirus outbreak are lifted, we discover a complex reality that affects hiring across most industries. These four strategies will help you prepare for the reopening phase of the pandemic. Follow them to ensure your company adapts quickly and positions itself to take advantage of new growth opportunities. Build Your…
Onboarding is a key part of the hiring process that, as any other aspect of our lives, has been impacted by the coronavirus outbreak. Although states are currently lifting their stay-at-home orders, many companies will keep working remotely and virtual onboarding will become commonplace. Follow these guidelines to welcome new hires in a way that’s…
The Covid-19 outbreak has upended many aspects of our everyday lives. Under these circumstances it can be tempting to waive or relax measures that would normally be crucial, such as background screening of prospective workers. The truth is that companies should strive to maintain their screening policies in place, since failing to do so can…
In an important decision for employers that conduct background checks, on April 24, 2020, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed a summary judgment in favor of the employer in the case of Leonard Luna v. Hansen and Adkins Auto Transport, Inc. The Court of Appeals held that an employer does not violate the Fair…
Due to the coronavirus outbreak, online meetings and remote work are becoming increasingly common. These new circumstances come with specific benefits and drawbacks. Therefore, it makes sense to adapt your strategy accordingly when you conduct a remote job interview. These questions will help you gauge three skills that will be key in this unprecedented scenario.…
The outbreak of Coronavirus may change the recruiting process forever. As any other aspect of our lives, the way companies hire has been dramatically affected by the pandemic, and some of those innovations may be here to stay. More Remote Work and Virtual Recruiting In the post-coronavirus world work will likely be more portable and…
Hiring during the coronavirus pandemic can be a daunting task both for employers and candidates. A virus outbreak poses challenges that have a tangible impact on the hiring process. These tips will help you adapt your process so you can keep interviewing, screening and hiring candidates even during these unprecedented circumstances. Interview Remotely to Hire…
During the last weeks work habits have changed with a swiftness that few thought possible. The coronavirus outbreak has made remote work commonplace, putting many processes on its head, including recruiting. Video conferences were already part of the recruiting process, but only under certain circumstances. Now, they can play a more relevant role. Should a…