In 2011 a motorist was driving the wrong way on an interstate in Indiana. As other drivers swerved to avoid the wrong-way driver, a commercial truck driver was oblivious to what was transpiring in front of him. The outcome is an avoidable case of negligence resulting in a 54 million dollar verdict against the motor […]
This blog was originally published in Forbes on December 30, 2020. Lawmakers in three jurisdictions recently passed legislation that impacts employers’ screening programs. Laws restricting consideration of an individual’s criminal history have advanced in Illinois, New York City, and Philadelphia; additionally, Philadelphia’s law concerning the use of credit history in employment decisions was recently amended. Illinois Legislation […]
We’re used to organizations running background checks on employees who work for banks, medical facilities, public and private transportation, schools, and other conventional organizations, but it may also be prudent to consider screening individuals involved in other pursuits.
Getting someone’s complete background in a matter of seconds is pure Hollywood fiction.
The reality is that it’ll usually take several days to complete a background check. Listen to this podcast to hear why.
Hiring a great job candidate is not a simple task. It takes meticulous planning, focus and consideration, the caliber of judgment that comes from years of experience, and a passion for the job.
Here, we offer a concise tip sheet offering five best practices that we hope will prove helpful.
After a long and arduous interview process, you’ve found a great candidate. And now you’ve scheduled your star candidate’s background check.
Now don’t tell anyone, but it’s at this critical moment in the hiring progression that you can dramatically improve your business’s already-stellar reputation and accelerate your on-boarding process by helping the candidate prepare for their background check.
And it’ll take just a few moments of your time.
