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Fair Chance Hiring and Criminal Background Checks

Sterling Check

As companies begin to scrutinize their hiring processes to eliminate bias and increase equity, the question of criminal background checks is often part of the conversation. Understanding these laws can help organizations to continue to conduct criminal background screening and still achieve goals of increased diversity.

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Looking Ahead: Background Screening Trends

Aurico

Heading into the second quarter of 2014, conjecture for the remainder of the year ahead in the background screening industry is inevitable. And it’s safe to say that background checks in 2014 will be all about data and technology. Since 1991, Aurico Reports, Inc.

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Think Twice When You Screen Those New College Graduates

Aurico

In 2014, approximately 57% of employers say they plan to hire new college graduates, up from 53% last year 1. Of course, you want to acquire information about near and long term goals, willingness to persevere in the face of adversity, and attitude. This may be a complex issue that requires a special kind of background screen.

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Has the Coronavirus Imposed Virtual Team Meetings? The Problem and the Solution

Conversation Matters

The Problem : No matter how carefully leaders plan their online meetings, team members too often end up disengaging while on the call. Ferrazzi, HBR, 2014). The Solution : Six design elements that make virtual team meetings both engaging and productive. Make meetings 80% active and only 20% passive. The 80-20 rule.

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Fair Chance Hiring Practices

Sterling Check

As companies begin to scrutinize their hiring processes to eliminate bias and increase equity, the question of criminal background checks is often part of the conversation. Understanding these laws can help organizations to continue to conduct criminal background screening and still achieve goals of increased equity and diversity.

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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. In December 2014, Aerotek Inc. another staffing firm – was slapped with a similar class action lawsuit for improper criminal background checks. When the background check returned a criminal record, the company fired him.

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Francesca Leithold of Epro: “Working from home is possible”

Thrive Global

Focus on reliable news sources and limit screen time / social media intake. Originally from Germany, Francesca has lived across Europe, came to the UK in 2014, and joined Epro, a clinically-led digital solution for healthcare professionals and organizations. Can you tell us a bit about your background? Where do you come from?