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4 Tips for Improving Your Background Checks

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4 Tips for Improving Your Background Checks. October 4 2018. Running background checks on candidates is a crucial step in the recruiting process. But background checks can be tedious and difficult to navigate; many states have their own specific laws and requirements, such as Ban-the-Box legislation.

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Why Are You Losing Top Talent When Recruiting?

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According to the American Staffing Association , the main concern among staffers in 2018 was the inability to find and retain top talent. Ensure that every step in the process from the initial interview to the background check is efficient to avoid losing valuable talent to other offers. Ghosting Candidates. Outdated Tech.

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What You Need to Know About Marijuana

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September 18 2018. What You Need to Know About Marijuana. Tammy Cohen , PHR, SHRM-CP. Marijuana legalization is one of the most often discussed news topics today. Though it has been considered a Schedule I drug since 1970, thirty states and the District of Columbia have legalized it in some form. Eight of those states and D.C.

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Transportation Industry Background Screening

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Transportation Industry Background Screening. October 24 2018. InfoMart’s pre-employment screening program was designed in accordance with DOT, FAA, and FMCSA regulations. Pre-employment screening and drug tests can reduce these risks. Background Screening. Tammy Cohen , PHR, SHRM-CP.

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Top 5 Tips for Recruiting Veterans

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Census in 2018 found that: “About 17 percent are women, 15.3 note: For a list of other companies setting diversity goals for recruiting, check out our blog 25+ Examples of Awesome Diversity Goals ). ” Referral programs for recruiting veterans are not only for people with a military background. percent are Hispanic.”

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Peopletrail named top employee screening service in HRO Today’s 2018 Baker’s Dozen

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Peopletrail, a leading provider of background checks and screening service, has been recognized by HRO Today for the 4th consecutive year. DRAPER, UT— Peopletrail has been recognized by HRO Today’s 2018 Baker’s Dozen Awards as a top employment screening provider. About Peopletrail. Oracle Gold Partner.

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3 Reasons Small Businesses Should Hire Freelancers

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October 31 2018. Since freelancers often telecommute, they can’t be monitored by the staff you know personally, but you can mitigate that risk by verifying their identity and their credentials with pre-employment screening. Check education credentials, work history, and criminal history by running a preliminary background check.