The Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) has released its background screening survey, a document that reveals some emerging trends in the background screening landscape. Below you will find some of the key insights from the PBSA survey. As you will see, the figures show that safety remains the main reason why employers conduct background checks…
It’s a well-known fact that job interviews are stressful for candidates. However, hiring managers also face their share of difficult questions. Therefore, they must be ready to offer clear, honest answers to inquiring potential new hires. Below you will find three questions related to coronavirus any hiring manager should be ready to answer. How Has…
All aspects of the hiring process have been affected by the coronavirus outbreak, and that includes performance reviews. With many team members working remotely and facing stress and burnout, this will be a performance review cycle like no other before. Follow these guidelines to conduct the review process with professionalism, compassion and efficiency. Consider a…
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…
As stay-at-home orders are being lifted or relaxed, some employers are already getting ready to reopen the doors of their businesses. If you are among them, read on to discover the aspects you should take into account to make the process as straightforward and safe as possible. Comply With Relevant Policies Before Reopening Before resuming…
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…