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Why Screening Contingent Hires is Crucial

Cisive

According to research from The Gig Economy Data Hub , the top three industries for gig economy workers are Business Services (20.6%), a diverse category that includes accountants, architects, janitors, and administrative support workers; Construction (17.2%), and Education and Health Services (14.2%). Background Checks and Your Time-to-Hire.

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6 Top Trends in Employment and Identity Screening

Sterling Check

Amid the uncertainty and disruption of 2020 and 2021, Sterling provided background screening and identity verification, as well as Covid testing and a host of other services, to thousands of organizations, staffing firms, and professionals across the globe, helping them hire safely, quickly, and with attention to compliance.

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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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Answering the Top 5 Questions Your Talent Has About Background Checks

InfoMart

Answering the Top 5 Questions Your Talent Has About Background Checks. Over the past 30 years, InfoMart has conducted millions of pre-employment background checks for staffing companies. In that time, candidates and employers have had plenty of questions about background checks. Tammy Cohen , PHR, SHRM-CP.

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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. A strong recruitment process guarantees a positive candidate experience and employer brand because well-organized and professional hiring procedures reflect positively on the company.

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What is employee recruitment? Stages, channels, and strategies

Achievers

This document outlines the essential duties, qualifications, skills, and other relevant information about the position. A well-constructed job description helps attract qualified candidates and serves as a key reference point for both recruiters and applicants throughout the hiring process.

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HR Tech Annual Conference: Sterling’s Top Takeaways

Sterling Check

We were proud to showcase all the ways in which we put people first in our background screening and identity verification services. Candidates are often unable to easily navigate the portal and do not have the ability to attach supporting documents via upload or snapping a photo. Another common theme was turnaround times.