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Your Job Candidate Has Criminal Record? Don’t Panic.

TalentCulture

Many companies have adopted background screening policies that define the types of crimes that may disqualify candidates from certain positions.There is no set formula for creating a hiring matrix. The law gives candidates the right to contact the background screening company directly to dispute the accuracy of a background report.

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Americans Much in Favor of Background Checks

HRExecutive

Granted, the company announcing this research has some “skin in the game,” as we sometimes say around here, but this study — which was explained to me in some detail at the recent SHRM16 conference in Washington — bears sharing. Kelton Global conducted the research.).

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Secret Santa: Background Checks & Holiday Temp Workers

TalentCulture

My friends at EmployeeScreenIQ offer everything from comprehensive policies and guidelines to simple, straightforward tips that companies can take advantage of an implement right away. Fortunately, executing this kind of responsible due diligence isn’t as challenging as it might seem. Don’t go DIY.