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How Tech Companies Can Navigate “The Great Resignation”

Sterling Check

After several years of near-full employment, hiring freezes and downsizing swept the nation in 2020. The current labor shortage puts candidates in the driver’s seat, but this is no time to cut corners when it comes to critical hiring practices like identity verification and comprehensive background screening.

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Addressing Age Discrimination in Employment

HRWatchdog

In fact, the FEHA has very specific requirements as far as age discrimination is concerned.). Age discrimination also affects women more than men, according to the report, which stated that of survey participants who disclosed their gender, “nearly 62 percent of women and 52 percent of men indicate having experienced ageism.”

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Efficient Background Checks a Must as Hospitality Preps for Peak Travel Months

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In fact, Expedia dubbed 2022 the year of the GOAT— greatest of all trips — predicting that this year’s leisure travelers are chomping at the bit for bigger, better vacations. Many people who were furloughed or laid off from leisure and hospitality jobs in 2020 migrated into roles in more stable industries. Ready or not, here they come.

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Bias, Discrimination Concerns Over Video Resume Platform

HRWatchdog

While updating recruiting and hiring methods and practices to align with the times is admirable, some experts warn that utilizing video resumes could result in added bias and/or discrimination during the hiring process. “Seeing someone and hearing them speak at the time of application seems to be prime for bias.”

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Does Using AI and Algorithms to Screen Employees Put Your Company at Legal Risk?

Cisive

Many of these technologies promise to help organizations improve their ability to find the right person for the right job, and screen out the wrong people for the wrong jobs, faster and cheaper than ever before. The post Does Using AI and Algorithms to Screen Employees Put Your Company at Legal Risk? appeared first on.

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Why Background Screening During COVID-19 is Critical in India

Cisive

While implementing pre-employment background screening is common practice for those working in regulated roles and industries in India, screening has become increasingly popular on a wider scale as well.

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Should You Include Social Media in Background Checks?

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In a 2020 survey by The Harris Poll , 70% of employers who responded said they believe every company should screen candidates’ social media profiles during the hiring process and 78% of employers believe that current employees should maintain a work-appropriate social media profile. Creating a Social Media Screening Policy.