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How Tech Companies Can Navigate “The Great Resignation”

Sterling Check

The current labor shortage puts candidates in the driver’s seat, but this is no time to cut corners when it comes to critical hiring practices like identity verification and comprehensive background screening. With the right background screening partner, you can fast-track screening and hire the right fit — quickly and with confidence.

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Outsourcing HR Functions: Is it Worthwhile?

Hppy

HR departments are typically tasked with all aspects of employee management, right from recruitment, screening, hiring, paying, handling employee complaints, and much more. For instance, you can’t force one employee to handle all your employees’ recruitment, payroll, and compliance tasks. 4. Flexibility.

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Should You Include Social Media in Background Checks?

Cisive

In a 2020 survey by The Harris Poll , 70% of employers who responded said they believe every company should screen candidates’ social media profiles during the hiring process and 78% of employers believe that current employees should maintain a work-appropriate social media profile. Creating a Social Media Screening Policy.

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Key Human Resources (HR) Pillars: Your 101 Guide

Analytics in HR

Whether it’s developing company policies , hiring, onboarding, employer branding, and developing compliance standards, the HR function is responsible for managing a company’s entire employee experience. Safety and health : Remain in compliance with any safety and health regulations and support related initiatives.

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How to Review Your Background Check Provider

InfoMart

BLOG How to Review Your Background Check Provider Tammy Cohen , PHR, SHRM-CP February 9 2024 Pre-employment screening is probably a standard part of your business’s hiring process, but is it feeling a little outdated? If your background checks are the same as they were five years ago, it may be time for a change.

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3 Compliance Trends Set to Impact Employers in 2024

Sterling Check

Reading time: About 4 minutes Top Takeaways: Examine your existing policies that define how your organization handles criminal history inquiries and consider making any necessary changes concerning background screening and hiring decisions.

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Background Check FCRA Compliance for Employers

Accurate Background

Background checks are a critical component of smart, safe hiring practices. Professional background screening companies are an invaluable partner in this process. One important thing to look for when using a professional background screening company is expertise with compliance.