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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. For example, hiring new talent is exciting for any business.

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HR 101: How did napping at work become a thing?

HR Brew

But it gives hope to anyone who has ever nodded off in front of the computer screen.” We find that our employees who use [nap pods] are more productive, especially at the end of the day, and are generally in a better mood than their nap-less colleagues,” Jonathan Edelheit wrote for Corporate Wellness Magazine. “As

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The impact of advanced AI tools on recruitment

Etz

Global tech media was buzzing, with the internationally available BBC Click tech magazine show doing a feature. AI typically this improves the recruitment process by: Automating repetitive tasks – AI tools automate tasks such as screening resumes and scheduling interviews, allowing recruiters to focus on more high-level tasks.

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4 Tips for Improving Your Background Checks

InfoMart

The following tips can help streamline your background screening processes. Then it’s a good idea to run a drug screen, work history and education verification, and a credit history report in addition to a criminal history search. It’s crucial to follow all local, state, and federal guidelines when screening applicants.

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Answering the Top 5 Questions Your Talent Has About Background Checks

InfoMart

Explain that most screening services aren’t instantaneous. While some background screening services are automated, a trusted screening partner will augment automation with an in-person information retriever. Often, delays are caused by candidates providing incorrect or incomplete information.

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4 Ways to Improve Your Background Checks for Employment

InfoMart

Background screening is one of the most invaluable tools in reducing the risk of a bad hire. When it comes to getting a background check for employment, choosing the right screening vendor makes every penny you put into background screening worth it. Decide what screening services are needed for your candidate’s role.

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7 Examples of Racial Bias in Job Descriptions

Ongig

Here are 7 examples of racial bias Ongig’s Text Analyzer finds when scanning our clients’ job descriptions. For example, the word “blacklist” or “blacklisting” is a term used in cybersecurity job descriptions. Some examples: Anchor baby. Bias Against Black Candidates. Bias Against Immigrants.