HR and Hiring Tips
Tools for better background screening – and better employees.
To help you find, screen and retain the best employees, we've put together this collection of tips on hiring, human resources and, of course, background screening. Check back often for new articles and features:
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Medical marijuana use will undoubtedly impact your screening and hiring practices. Here are three steps you can take to prepare your organization, and your employees, for the many questions medical marijuana brings to the workplace.
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First Group America (FGA) has settled a class-action lawsuit totaling $5.9 million for failure to comply with the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Working with a knowledgeable background screening provider and legal counsel well-versed in employment law is more important than ever.
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With the ever-changing legal landscape, how can HR professionals stay informed on laws impacting employee background checks and screening? Learn how Clarifacts is helping clients manage risks and stay ahead of the curve.
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In speaking with a cross-section of our clients – from healthcare to finance to professional services – we interviewed seasoned HR pros who’ve seen their fair share of ups and downs, and we uncovered several trends consistent across all industries impacting HR in 2010. Some of their insights and answers may surprise you. Many, no doubt, will cause you to nod your head in agreement.
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You know the old saying “Cs get degrees.” These days, diploma mills are popping up left and right, offering bogus bachelor, master and doctoral degrees for quick sale with a “fees get degrees” mentality.
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Volunteers are a valuable resource for your organization. But they also can expose you to risk if they have contact with the populations you serve. Learn how to effectively screen volutneers to mitigate that risk.
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Credit history reports are a valuable background screening tool. But some states are starting to restrict their use. Learn how you can harness this screening tool effectively and legally.
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The benefits of screening your vendors, contractors and temporary workers are similar to those for screening full-time employees.
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Navigating the use of social media for recruiting and background screening purposes can be tricky these days. Learn how to avoid common mistakes associated with posting a job opening on Facebook and following a candidate on Twitter.
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A social security trace is an essential part of any comprehensive background check as it provides critical information on an applicant. This article dymystifies this sometimes mysterious report and notes what a social trace is and why it is important.
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If it wasn’t already tough enough being a human resource professional, the stakes may be going way up. In a recent article in The Herald-Dispatch, a company is suing its former HR Director for “breach of his fiduciary duty as an employee” by failing to run a background check on an employee who is now accused of embezzling more than $2 million.
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What can employers do to help protect their employees from becoming victims of identity theft?
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One of the greatest, and most overlooked, benefits of having a formal background screening program is that it can drastically and immediately increase the quality of your candidate pool.
