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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. We are currently fulfilling background screenings in nearly 90% of U.S.

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Sourcing vs. Recruiting: The Key Differences and Processes Explained

Analytics in HR

According to research from LinkedIn’s Future of Recruiting , 87% of talent acquisition (TA) professionals indicate that recruiting is becoming more strategic. This indicates a shift in the role of recruiting leaders towards a focus on driving business change.

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From Case Management to Client Support: A Glimpse into the World of Personal Injury Legal Assistants

Professional Alternatives

In this article, we will delve into the world of personal injury legal assistants, exploring their roles, qualifications, and the unique challenges they face. This involves gathering and organizing relevant documents, such as medical records, police reports, and witness statements.

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How To Write an Effective Recruiter Job Description: The Ultimate Guide

Analytics in HR

This article will explain how to write an effective recruiter job description, including tips on what information to include and detailed examples of successful postings from different organizations. Screening and interviewing: To efficiently evaluate applicants, recruiters use applicant tracking systems to sift through resumes.

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7 Compliance Questions That Keep HR Professionals Up at Night

Sterling Check

Consider the slew of ban-the-box, fair chance hiring laws, and restrictions on the type of information you can consider in background checks. “For New York City’s Article 23A , for example, you must make sure you provide the required written notices and you cannot ask about arrest information.”. .

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Top 5 GDPR Hang-Ups in Background Screening

Sterling Check

As privacy professionals in the background screening industry, my team and I face daily questions about how to perform background screening and identity services in line with rapidly evolving global privacy rules. The GDPR poses some interesting problems when trying to develop a background screening program.

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Post-Hire Screening: Background Checks Should Not Be a ‘One & Done’ Process

Goodhire

You know the value of conducting pre-employment background checks both to help you make well-informed hiring decisions and to ensure you’re being compliant with various federal, state and local laws and regulations. Your background checking practices shouldn’t stop at the point of a job offer.