At HireRight, we conduct approximately 13 million background checks each year. That’s a lot of checks! So it’s not uncommon to get questions from recruiters about the background screening process. (In fact, we have found that we tend to receive the same questions from recruiters over and over again.) So, we’ve answered some of them here. You’ll […]
The new on-demand economy has conditioned us to become time-starved mobile consumers seeking instant gratification. I can now order a car to pick me up virtually wherever I am or even deliver groceries to my doorstep with a few taps on my smartphone. Our media and content is now centered around what we want and […]
Millennials (a.k.a. Generation Y, or those born between 1982-2004 ) now comprise the largest generation in the workforce. In fact more than a third of all American workers today are Millennials. You’ve probably already hired Millennials and will be hiring more. But don’t expect them to stay long. Millennials are twice as likely as 30-somethings […]
The Terminator: I’m a friend of Sarah Connor. I was told she was here. Could I see her please? Desk Sergeant: No, you can’t see her she’s making a statement. The Terminator: Where is she? Desk Sergeant: It may take a while. Want to wait? There’s a bench over there. [points to bench] The Terminator: […]
In the new candidate-driven market, there is little room for mistakes when fighting for qualified talent. Candidates want to feel like they are valued and might seek other opportunities if they feel like their time is being wasted. Besides deterring good talent, your company could suffer other losses by sticking to a bad recruiting process. […]
There’s little doubt that we are quickly moving towards a candidate’s market. There are all kinds of stats I could present to prove my point. But if you’re an HR professional, you probably don’t need any data to validate your own personal experience. Chances are that you’re overwhelmed with open requisitions for new job openings, […]
