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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Pre-employment screening is probably a standard part of your business’s hiring process, but is it feeling a little outdated?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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Outsourcing HR Functions: Is it Worthwhile?

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HR departments are typically tasked with all aspects of employee management, right from recruitment, screening, hiring, paying, handling employee complaints, and much more. For instance, if your business faces an information influx unexpectedly, you can outsource to remote HR teams, enabling your business to keep running normally.

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

HR Bartender

Is it okay to Google or search social media for candidate information? Is it okay to Google or search social media for candidate information? It is illegal under the FCRA and discrimination laws to use the information you find to discriminate against someone because of a protected class. Why or why not?

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4 Reasons to Use Tech-Enabled Social Media Screening

Sterling Check

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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Creating a Culture of Inclusion: Proven Tactics for Recruiting a Diverse Talent Pool

HR Digest

By embracing diversity and inclusivity, organizations can leverage the unique perspectives and talents of employees from different backgrounds, leading to increased innovation, creativity, and improved business outcomes. However, diversity recruiting and hiring require a deliberate and strategic approach.

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