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How long does a background check take?

Business Management Daily

However, a candidate’s resume doesn’t always give you the full picture — or the most accurate information. Running background check reports is helpful in vetting potential new hires to verify that they truly have the experience and credentials listed on their application. What are background checks?

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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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3 Common Employer Misconceptions About Online Screening and Social Media Background Checks

Sterling Check

If you’re an HR or talent professional, you might be struggling to find time to review the mountains of candidate data you’re finding — or you might be wondering if your screening policy is fully compliant with the FCRA and equal opportunity hiring guidelines. The Importance of Social Media Screening and How to Stay Compliant.”

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Key Human Resources (HR) Pillars: Your 101 Guide

Analytics in HR

Whether it’s developing company policies , hiring, onboarding, employer branding, and developing compliance standards, the HR function is responsible for managing a company’s entire employee experience. Human Resources continues to evolve with new and changing laws, trends, and business needs. Contents What is Human Resources?

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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. Would appreciate your insight!

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Hiring & Retention FOMO? 3 Reasons to Add Social Media to Candidate Background Checks

Sterling Check

If you’re debating the merits of adding social media to your background screening process, you aren’t alone. A Harris Poll survey found that 70% of hiring managers consider screening candidates’ social media profiles to be useful during the hiring process. First, the potential pitfalls.

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Cisive Product Highlight: Social Media Screening

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Get Email Updates Cisive Product Highlight: Social Media Screening Aug. 15, 2023 Jenni Gray Content Marketing Manager In this Cisive Product Highlight series, we review key tools to consider when screening your workforce, as well as top benefits and features when ordering them through Cisive and our family of brands. How does it work?