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How Tech Companies Can Navigate “The Great Resignation”

Sterling Check

Talent acquisition teams and staffing agencies are under pressure to fill open roles as quickly as possible so tech companies can continue to innovate and keep pace with their business objectives. With the right background screening partner, you can fast-track screening and hire the right fit — quickly and with confidence.

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What You Need to Know About Marijuana

InfoMart

In 2012, Colorado and Washington became the first states to legalize recreational marijuana. Most other places allow for limited use of medical marijuana under certain circumstances. Marijuana legalization is one of the most often discussed news topics today. Attitudes about marijuana have shifted since the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

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How Can the Improper Use of Background Checks Could Get You Sued?

Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information

Original Post: 3-15-16 Updated Post: 4-29-16 Updated Post: 7-18-16 Updated Post: 10-23-16 Updated Post: 4-4-17 In April 2015, the staffing industry and others were rocked by the news that retail giant Amazon had been hit with a proposed class action lawsuit. When the background check returned a criminal record, the company fired him.

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Create A Structure That Makes Everyone Accountable For Creating An Inclusive Environment

HR Tech Girl

A friend mentioned that they were hiring for front desk support at a staffing agency where she worked. Fast forward to 2012 and, after a particularly tough week at work, I applied online to be Director of talent acquisition at a Brooklyn-based company called Wireless Generation (current day Amplify). Hi Chastity, welcome to the series!

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Staffing Companies Beware: Improper Use Of Background Checks Could Get You Sued

Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information

In April 2015, the staffing industry and others were rocked by the news that retail giant Amazon had been hit with a proposed class action lawsuit. The company was accused of wrongly using background checks when making hiring decisions. When the background check returned a criminal record, the company fired him.

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Top 10 Talent Management & Employment Screening Blogs from 2021

Precheck

Top 10 Talent Management & Employment Screening Blogs from 2021 Jan. As you review your company’s initiatives, here are PreCheck’s top 10 talent management and employment screening articles from 2021. New Court Rules Pose Challenges to Employer Background Screening. Jenni Gray Copywriter. Happy New Year! .

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Coronavirus: Threat AND Opportunity

Thrive Global

The world has been in a background state of dis-ease for some time now. Hospitals are under-equipped, and staffed by courageous but fearful doctors, nurses and all healthcare workers. Because in the absence of a vaccine, the key factors at this stage are data collection and valid information-sharing. In other words, science.