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How Resume & Employment Verification Protects Employers

Cisive

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. When Inflating Facts Becomes Resume Fraud.

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How Tech Companies Can Navigate “The Great Resignation”

Sterling Check

The shifting employment trends of the past few years are enough to make anyone’s head spin. After several years of near-full employment, hiring freezes and downsizing swept the nation in 2020. Today, companies are ready to ramp up hiring once again, but candidates are in short supply and employers face stiff competition for top talent.

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

Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information

The company was accused of wrongly using background checks when making hiring decisions. According to the lawsuit, Aerotek conducted a criminal background check on an employee, Craig Mitchell. When the background check returned a criminal record, the company fired him. The criminal records weren’t his.

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What You Need to Know About Marijuana

InfoMart

These attitudes and the new laws put the drug in a sort of legal gray zone, and, as a result, puts employers in a similar position. In 2012, Colorado and Washington became the first states to legalize recreational marijuana. Can employers regulate what employees do in their off-time if it isn’t an illegal activity?

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The state of inclusion this National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and what’s needed next

HR Brew

As National Disability Employment Awareness Month comes to an end, many disability leaders have pointed out how much progress disabled workers have made since the Americans with Disabilities Act passed in 1990. Despite advancements, disabled workers still face barriers to success and employers can do more. Employment.

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Colts Vs. Patriots–Background Check

ExactHire

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. Yeah, it’s that bad.

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4 Ways To Use The Cloud For Field Workforce Management

Hppy

In fact, this statistic reflects a 4 percent increase since 2012, highlighting a growing work-from-home trend in the years to come. Deliver payroll by check or direct deposit. Last year, 43 percent of employees spent at least some time working remotely , according to a recent Gallup survey. Also read: HR’s Future is Big Data.