Pre-employment checks are a common staple in the employment sector and best practices by industry are firmly established at this point. Background screening for the Sharing Economy, on the other hand, is still a novel concept. The meteoric rise of this new sector is now raising the question: do standard background screening practices apply to […]
Yep, there they are, right after the section about your name and where you live – the questions on the job application that many candidates over the years have dreaded seeing: – “What is the name and location of the college you attended?” – “How many years did you attend?” – “What was your major? What degree did […]
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: […]
If you’re part of the financial services industry, you’re likely aware that a number of new regulations have been introduced recently, both in the United States as well as in the United Kingdom. However, given the global nature of the financial services industry, these rules effectively create new, binding requirements for many companies in this […]
Did you know that the DAC Employment History File or DAC Report has helped over 1 million drivers get hired? As HireRight celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the file, we’d like to thank the 2,500 plus current motor carriers and driving schools across the country who have contributed to its success. With more than 6 […]
I had the pleasure of attending the SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) Annual Conference in Las Vegas last week and met lots of exciting, interesting and passionate HR practitioners from all over the United States and around the world. After attending several sessions and speaking with numerous people, here are some of my top […]
