In just six hours of deliberation, the Brazilian Senate propelled a measure aimed at protecting its citizens’ data to the desk of the country’s President, an action that’s been two years in the making. Unless vetoed, the Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados Pessoais, or LGPD, Brazil’s General Data Protection Law, will likely become effective […]
Many organizations say they put their people first. But what does it truly mean to create a workplace where your employees feel empowered and, in turn, trust you as an employer? I recently had the opportunity to share my thoughts with HR magazine on the importance of maintaining employee trust, particularly during times of crisis. […]
When surveyed for HireRight’s 2020 Benchmark Report, companies of all sizes spanning multiple industries reported that among the most significant employment screening challenges were verifying information, improving efficiency in the screening process, and meeting regulatory requirements. What if we told you our adjudication product could help you vet and hire candidates faster and more efficiently […]
<Sigh.> Despite the constant strides forward in improving the speed and precision HireRight applies in sniffing out falsehoods and misrepresentations, candidates continue to lie on job applications and resumes. Big mistake. Providing misinformation can not only eliminate an otherwise-qualified candidate from consideration for a job but get them fired even years later if they do […]
The first half of 2020 has brought a dynamic shift from the typical legislative agenda. Despite a pivot in priorities, many laws affecting employers, particularly those aimed at promoting job seekers’ and employees’ rights, still managed to cross the finish line. Here’s what you need to know.
On July 6th, FMCSA released a notice in regard to meeting the random testing requirement for 2020 in light of the C-19 pandemic. Up to this point in time, US DOT and all state DOT agencies have held firm that the number of random tests to be done by a covered employer would remain unchanged. […]
