Like many other processes, background screening is governed by specific legislation designed to protect consumer information and ensure fair treatment. At the forefront of this legislative landscape is the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), a federal law enacted to promote the accuracy, fairness, and privacy of consumer information contained within the files of consumer reporting…
We live in a hyper-connected world, so it’s understandable to wonder if background checks show your internet search history. In today’s post, we address this question and offer some insights about the intersection of background screening and internet behavior. Do Background Checks Show Search History? Even though buzzwords like “big data” and “the internet of…
A common question among employers and candidates alike is “How long does it take to complete a background check?” Keep reading to discover the answer and learn more about background screening. How Long Does It Take To Complete a Background Check? Generally speaking, a background check can take anything between two or five business days…
The war for talent and the great resignation are the stories making headlines all over the country. In this challenging landscape, standing out as an employer is more important than ever. Here are four strategies to do it. Let Candidates Know They’ll Make an Impact People want to work in a place where their voice…
Background checks are a process that protects your company from a host of factors that may hinder its success. Keep reading to learn why background checks are so important to your organization. What Are Background Checks? Before we delve into why background checks are important, let’s define what background checks are. A background check is…
As other innovations brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual recruitment has the potential to become a staple of the post-pandemic workplace. That’s why today we’d like to share with you four ideas to make the most of this recruitment method. Pay Attention to Your Online Presence With the limits imposed on in-person interactions, your…
From affinity bias (the tendency to hire people like ourselves) to overconfidence bias (the belief that our abilities are better than they actually are), hiring managers always run the risk of falling under the sway of all sorts of biases that can distort their judgment and lead to less-than-optimal hiring decisions. These following strategies will…
Paying attention to detail goes a long way toward ensuring great results, and hiring is no exception to this rule. Noticing these three resume red flags can help hiring managers avoid unpleasant surprises and make better decisions. None of these resume red flags should automatically disqualify any prospective worker. However, you can use them as…
Hiring new employees is a difficult balancing act: get it right and your organization will thrive; get it wrong and you’re in for a ride. Being aware of the pitfalls you may face along the way will put you one step ahead of the game. That’s why we have rounded up some of the most…
Internal theft is one of the most common risks that companies face on a day-to-day basis. For example, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners estimates that in 2018 businesses lost 5% of their annual revenue to employee fraud and abuse. From the advantages of opening a hotline to some practical ideas about how to handle…