Executive hiring presents its own challenges for any company. Unlike regular employees they will have unique professional histories and higher expectations in the hiring process. The role they enter is also significantly different to a regular employer, resulting in the need for a more thorough background check. Due to the unique demands of screening executives, […]
Minimising risk is a key part of any hiring decision. In our whitepaper with the Corporate Research Forum, we looked into how companies can strike the right balance between creating a great candidate experience and still minimise risk to the business. These two goals don’t often sit hand in hand, making achieving a balance difficult. […]
We all recognise the importance of the candidate experience in the background screening process; a bad experience might put off even the most enthusiastic of candidates. One way to help make the background screening as smooth as possible is to get the candidate fully prepared for what is to come. Providing them information up front […]
Consistency is important when conducting background checks, but that doesn’t mean there is a standard set of checks you can run to cover all bases. There is a long list of factors that help organisations determine the type and scope of the background check that is right for them. Location, Location, Location Firstly, location has […]
Analysis of HireRight’s EMEA and APAC screenings between July and September 2016 has shown: Nearly two thirds (63%) of job applications contained errors or issues in Q3 2016, the same high levels as seen in the first half of the year. Education and Employment remain the verifications most vulnerable to issues. With discrepancy rates remaining […]
With technology playing such an integral part in our lives, candidates are increasingly expecting the recruitment process to be a slick, digital experience – and this demand is only going to increase. So how can HR teams stay ahead of the competition, providing easy-to-use and reliable services that present your company in the best light, […]
