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InfoMart’s Top HR & Background Screening Blogs of 2019

InfoMart

Throughout 2019, I’ve used this blog as a platform to educate, inform, and improve employers’ and candidates’ understanding of background screening. Throughout 2019, I’ve used this blog as a platform to educate, inform, and improve employers’ and candidates’ understanding of background screening.

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How is the COVID-19 Pandemic Impacting Employment Background Checks?

Goodhire

Editor’s note: This blog was updated on April 30, 2020, to reflect new information regarding drug screening labs, and additional FAQs related to COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic is changing the way we approach employment background checks.

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Understanding talent acquisition vs. recruitment in 2020

PeopleStrategy

Recruitment is more focused on the processes necessary to fill an immediate need – posting requisitions; screening and interviewing candidates; finding the right talent; extending an offer; and, onboarding new hires. What educational background and experience should they possess? Why do these qualities matter?

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From Pre-employment Screening to Post-employment Interviews: Strategies for Making Mental Health & Wellness a Priority Throughout the Employee Lifecycle

Sterling Check

2020 was an exceptionally challenging year on the mental health front. Research by the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) found that the number of adults reporting symptoms of anxiety or depression rose from 10% in 2019 to 40% in 2020. De-stressing the job search with efficient recruiting and screening processes.

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Strategies for Recruiting Healthcare Talent

Sterling Check

This blog post will highlight key areas mentioned from the discussion. Mobile job applications officially surpassed those submitted on desktop computers in 2020 with 61% of all applications submitted via mobile devices. To view the full discussion, you can watch the Combating the Employee Shortage in Healthcare on-demand webinar.

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Embracing the Contingent Workforce: Optimized Hiring Processes Ease the Transition

Sterling Check

Of course, hiring contingent workers en masse comes with its fair share of challenges, and this workforce may need to be supported by modernized hiring processes, including those related to security considerations like background screening and identity verification. Leveraging diverse skillsets.

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Embracing the Contingent Workforce: Optimized Hiring Processes Ease the Transition

Sterling Check

Of course, hiring contingent workers en masse comes with its fair share of challenges, and this workforce may need to be supported by modernized hiring processes, including those related to security considerations like background screening and identity verification. Leveraging diverse skillsets.