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How Resume & Employment Verification Protects Employers

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Resume fraud is a global problem that affects employers, the gig economy, and volunteer agencies whether they are screening in the U.S., screening people with history outside of the home country, or screening outside of the U.S. A recent incident of resume fraud in the U.K.

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‘Tis the Season: A Guide to Seasonal Recruiting

Netchex HR Blog

Tips for more successful seasonal hiring: In November 2022, the retail industry filled 256,700 seasonal jobs, the lowest level since 2008 , a decline of 26% from 2021. Be sure to include the following information: Appropriate keywords: Use keywords that potential candidates are likely to search for when looking for seasonal work.

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Colts Vs. Patriots–Background Check

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A Little Background Check It’s no accident that the Colts and Patriots are playing for the right to represent the AFC in Super Bowl 49. And when faced with critical personnel matters, they gather the best information, perform thorough analysis, and remain true to their vision in making the right hiring decisions. Is it bad luck?

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Everything HR Needs to Know About Blockchain

HR Bartender

and “ Blockchain Could Phase Out Employment Screening ”. However, the first blockchain wasn’t put into practice until nearly 15 years later, in 2008, with the launch of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin. The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has written a few articles about the topic including “ Is HR Ready for Blockchain? ”

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The Link Between Talent Acquisition and Quality Ratings

Hireology

In December 2008, The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) created the Five-Star Quality Rating System in order to provide patients and their families with a simple way to assess the quality of nursing homes. Screen for quality. What is the Five-Star Quality Rating System? So, why should you care?

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Asia’s Hidden Need for Education and Institution Accreditation Checks

Cisive

Research has shown that more than half of people falsify their resumes, and much of the untrue information falls under the category of education. million blank diplomas, transcripts, accreditation letterheads, and information on “millions and millions of fake diplomas and transcripts” which were traced back to 1997.

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Want to Fill More Open Jobs? Workers with Criminal Records Say ‘Ban the Box’

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Lauren Johnson was pregnant in 2008, when she got into a car wreck and broke her foot. We just need to wait to get the background check back and you can get started,” the woman said. Don’t check either box, the instructor said; instead, write down that you’ll discuss it during the interview. Well,” Johnson said.