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How to Find the Right Employees on LinkedIn
LinkedIn is a hugely beneficial tool for both employees and employers alike. It’s no wonder this social networking platform has taken the professional realm by storm. As the platform grows and applications from the platform pour in, it’s increasingly harder to wade through the number of applicants per job listing. With so many options, you…
4 Reasons Why Credit Reports Matter for Hiring
Employers have a duty to run a number of various background checks on potential employees. Credit reports are one of them. Like any of the information on a background check, a credit report check provides additional information to employers on prospective employees. Credit reports can give employers insight into a person’s financial well-being and money-management…
How COVID-19 Has Changed the Way We Look at Background Checks
Our clients are telling us that their human resources and hiring departments are overwhelmed with applications. With such a large portion of the population unemployed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s only natural that every job opening gets an influx of applications. In September 2020, even the California Employment Development Department stopped taking…
5 Ways to Reduce Hiring Costs
As a recruiter, one of the biggest challenges you may face is keeping hiring costs in check. The average cost per hire is just around $4,000. That number cuts significantly into profits, particularly for small businesses. Reduce hiring costs using these tips. Tips to Keep Hiring Costs Low While it might not seem like an…
7 Things to Look for in an Applicant’s Background Check
Finding the perfect employee involves far more than running through employees’ prepared applications and holding interviews. A background check is a necessity, giving employers key information to make an informed decision. What Employment History to Look For in a Background Check To evaluate candidates properly, employers must keep key facets of background checks and federal…
What Information Does and Doesn’t Show in a Background Check?
As an employer, it’s essential to run a background check for many reasons. However, do background checks show the whole picture? What do they encompass? Here, we’ll answer those exact questions, going over what exactly does (and doesn’t) appear on a background check. What Information Appears on a Background Check? Background checks are standardized to…
Everything You Need to Know About the 7-Year Lookback Rule in Employment Background Checks
As an employer, obtaining a background check on a potential future employee is the simplest way to protect your investment. A background check can provide identity verification, financial records, reference checking, criminal records, and sex offender status. Despite the thorough information the background check can provide, it can have some limitations. Specific criminal data may…
What Human Resource Managers Need to Know About the HR Background Check Process
To protect their employers, HR managers should be well-versed in the HR background check process. They should also be familiar with any applicable human resources background check policy. Can HR Share My Background Check? Before beginning an HR background check process, make sure you understand the candidate’s privacy rights so that you stay in compliance…
Should Your Company Be Using This Popular Type of Background Check?
Human resource departments know that conducting background checks can be one of the most helpful aspects of the hiring process. While potential employees put their best foot forward in resumes, applications, and interviews, these portions only provide a limited scope of information about a candidate. Performing external reviews and finding extra data helps construct a…