As the economy recovers gradually, businesses of all sizes are beginning to hire again. As you adapt your hiring strategy to the “next normal,” make sure to avoid these three mistakes that organizations tend to make during the hiring process. Ineffective Job Ads A bad job ad means you’ll get off on the wrong foot…
As the world slowly goes back to the “old normal” a surprising trend has emerged: candidates are ghosting companies, a rejection tactic originated in the dating world. Here’s what you need to know. What Is Candidate Ghosting? In case you’re not familiar with the concept, “ghosting” occurs in dating when someone simply cuts off contact…
Whether remote or in-person, getting feedback from your team is crucial to succeed as a leader and grow your business. Here are three ideas—plus some tips—to get the feedback you need. 1. Surveys If you believe that surveys are an outdated tool to get employee input, think again. For example, the guys at Facebook still…
Returning to an office environment after more than a year of working from home can be particularly challenging. If you are finding it difficult to plan and enact this transition, don’t worry—here’s a game plan for returning to office work. Think Ahead Chances are that the employees who started working remotely will have to do…
Conventional wisdom holds that résumé gaps are a big red flag that disqualifies a candidate almost instantly. But is there any truth to this common piece of managerial advice? Keep reading to learn more. Are Résumé Gaps Bad? The first thing to keep in mind is that the job market has changed radically over the…
Today we take a closer look at sanctions checks, an effective screening tool should be part of any company’s background screening toolkit. Keep reading to learn more. What Are Sanctions Checks? Sanctions checks are specialized background checks that are made using international or government databases. The aim of a sanctions check is to identify individuals…
Some of the most common questions about background screening are about the details included in a background check. That’s why today take a closer look at the information that employers may find through this screening tool. What Information Is Included in a Background Check? The basic concept of background check is quite straightforward: a process…
While background checks are crucial to the success of any organization, there is no shortage of myths and unfounded beliefs about background screening. That’s why today we dispel three common myths about background screening that some people continue to swear by. Myth 1: Background Screening Is Expensive This may be the biggest myth associated with…
The background screening world is filled with acronyms and technical terms that can be intimidating for the uninitiated. If you can’t tell the difference between DOT and non-DOT or don’t know what a wet signature is, don’t worry. We have rounded up a useful list of terms to help you make sense of it all.…
Today we take a closer look at Motor Vehicle Report Checks, one of the most important components of an effective background screening strategy. Read on to discover what Motor Vehicle Reports are and why they are crucial to the success of your organization. What Is a Motor Vehicle Report Check? Simply put, a Motor Vehicle…