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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. Busting 7 Myths About Background Screening. The background screening industry has seen a few moments of bad press.

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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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Social Media Background Checks: What Employers Should Know

HR Bartender

Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by our friends at Accurate Background , a leading provider of compliant background checks, drug and health screenings, and Form I-9 verifications. It can take weeks to screen candidates, schedule interviews, and meet with everyone being considered for the job.

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4 Ways to Maximize Productivity and Optimize Your Contingent Workforce Background Check Program

Sterling Check

If your process is due for a tune up, implementing these four best practices for screening contingent workers can help. This is further supported by 2020 research which found that, “Almost one in five organizations have experienced instances of employee or candidate identity fraud.” Maintain consistent screening practices.

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How Often Should You Review Your Background Screening Policy?

Cisive

On the employment background screening front, employers must ensure these changes are reflected in their screening policies. Having an updated company policy in place gives clarity to a background check and protects your company from potential liability around the use of background screening information.

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4 Tips for Improving Your Background Checks

InfoMart

4 Tips for Improving Your Background Checks. Running background checks on candidates is a crucial step in the recruiting process. But background checks can be tedious and difficult to navigate; many states have their own specific laws and requirements, such as Ban-the-Box legislation. October 4 2018.

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Background Checks and your Extended Workforce: 6 Tips for Hiring During the Coronavirus Outbreak

Accurate Background

If you fall into this category, maintaining proper background checks is essential, especially considering the sensitive nature of employee-to-customer interactions. By having a clear understanding of the workers needed and their job duties, you can streamline your employee screening process. Some differently than others.