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How Tech Companies Can Navigate “The Great Resignation”

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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. With the right background screening partner, you can fast-track screening and hire the right fit — quickly and with confidence.

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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.

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How to Review Your Background Check Provider

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BLOG How to Review Your Background Check Provider Tammy Cohen , PHR, SHRM-CP February 9 2024 Pre-employment screening is probably a standard part of your business’s hiring process, but is it feeling a little outdated? If your background checks are the same as they were five years ago, it may be time for a change.

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Social Media Background Checks: Are They Okay – Ask #HR Bartender

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Heather is an employment attorney and regular contributor at HR Examiner. Is it okay to Google or search social media for candidate information? Bussing] Generally, it is okay for potential employers to look at anyone’s public social media. Bussing] Often background checkers will report on public social media postings.

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Staffing Tips for Seasonal Hiring this Fall

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Your customers are also busy at this time of year, and they won’t overlook poor service simply because a temporary employee provided it. Depending on the nature of the tasks at hand, businesses often benefit from focusing on hiring folks with a can-do attitude rather than on looking for people with experience or training.

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4 Reasons to Use Tech-Enabled Social Media Screening

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According to a recent survey , nearly 75% of employers use search engines to research their job candidates. However, while using social media checks might sound simple and safe, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) encourages employers to exercise caution when conducting social media reviews. The bottom line?

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Should You Include Social Media in Background Checks?

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Should You Include Social Media in Background Checks? If recruiters and hiring managers are viewing candidates’ social media profiles and making hiring decisions based on what they find, it is possible that they could put their company at risk for discrimination claims. Creating a Social Media Screening Policy.