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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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Top Trends in Employment Screening For 2020

Peopletrail

This article covers the latest trends in employment screening. We will be discussing the following trends in employment screening: A rigid screening process eliminates such problems. We will be discussing the following trends in employment screening: A rigid screening process eliminates such problems.

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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. A solid example is age discrimination. Age is only one of many relevant concerns here.

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

Sterling Check

Many people who were furloughed or laid off from leisure and hospitality jobs in 2020 migrated into roles in more stable industries. Partnering with a background screening and identity verification provider helps organizations strike the right balance between faster time to hire and a safe workplace. Competition for Talent Is Fierce.

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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?

Cisive

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.