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The Importance of Background Checks

Professional Alternatives

Performing background checks on candidates before extending offers of employment is a simple way to feel confident in hiring decisions. Ninety-two percent of employers perform at least a preliminary search of public records, according to HireRight’s 2015 Employee Background Screening Benchmark Report.

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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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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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Recruiting Best Practices for Social Professional Networks

Spark Hire

Appropriate profile pictures for these sites have a plain, neutral background. Busy backgrounds with people or loud patterns should be avoided. Fill out all necessary profile information. Can I trust them with my contact information? Monitor who is checking out your profile. What do you they want from me?

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Discover 4 Use Cases for Applying AI to Your Recruiting Processes

Recruitment AI technology uncovers the most qualified candidates. This technology automates recruiting routines and facilitates natural conversations, resulting in higher productivity and a better candidate experience. Download the eBook to learn more!

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NRSS Study Has Been Released

General Information Services

The National Retail Security Survey (NRSS) is an annual publication that aggregates information from retail sources across the industry. While the number of respondents reporting shrink at 2% or higher is down from 2017 to 20%, that number is still significantly larger than an in 2015, where only 17.1%

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Ceipal

HR Lineup

Established in 2015, Ceipal has rapidly become a vital tool for staffing firms and enterprises seeking to optimize their talent acquisition and management strategies. The platform’s analytics capabilities offer insights into workforce productivity and utilization, helping managers make informed decisions.