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2022 Was Another Record Year for HR Tech: See 20+ M&A Activities that Shaped the Market

Lighthouse

Hiring is always big on VC funding and M&A activity, but the demand from employers was off the charts for any tool that could help them source better, screen faster, or hire more intelligently. Checkr, one of the biggest names in modern background check platforms, scooped up GoodHire.

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Background Screening in Youth Sports

Peopletrail

These issues include various forms of abuse towards the athletes, coaches, and even officials. 48 percent stated they were aware of coaches and staff developing sexual relationships with athletes. Youth athletes can spend considerable time around coaches, athletic trainers, volunteers, and others. This is no different in sports.

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Practical Background Check Considerations

Accurate Background

Background Checks Remain Important Jon Morgan, CEO of Venture Smarter , though, says that he believes the importance of background checking has increased for companies. Is a marijuana drug screen necessary (especially in jurisdictions where the results can’t be used in making an employment decision?).

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Can AI coaching guide HR leaders through high-stakes work situations?

HRExecutive

DDI) indicates that one of the most concerning longitudinal trends surfacing throughout a decade of its research is the shortage of leaders to fill critical roles, with bench strength dropping 33% since 2011. He’s recently announced a new AI-driven platform called LiFT , which offers actionable coaching in real time.

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Interview Coaching: You Can Help Candidates Do Better

Zenefits

Interview coaching may be a way to hedge your hiring bets. Coaching them to make a great impression on anyone they meet during the hiring process, from managers to potential colleagues, can increase their odds of landing the job. Providing that information can help them prepare for the discussion. Create smart conversations.

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The Need for Background Checks in the Sporting Industry

Peopletrail

Without naming names, gymnastics trainers, long-tenured college football coaches, and decorated cyclists have breached the trust of fans and have committed serious crimes against unsuspecting victims. At Peopletrail, providing background screening solutions to sporting organizations means much more to us than dollar signs.

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Talent Acquisition vs. Recruitment: The Differences and HR’s Key Role

Analytics in HR

Check employee records for performance evaluations, and notes on exit interviews to determine the skills needed to achieve business objectives. It involves a series of activities aimed at attracting, screening, selecting, and hiring the most suitable candidates for a particular role. What’s skills are missing? What is recruitment?