Job seekers will continue to have the upper hand through 2023 despite steady declines in job growth. Now more than ever, employers need to reduce their time to hire while recruiting intelligently as turnover increases and the talent landscape remains competitive. Moving further into 2023 and beyond, hiring trends will continue to evolve– and not …
“FCRA” is a common buzzword among CRAs and HR departments. However, the Fair Credit Reporting Act isn’t primarily aimed at protecting employers, credit bureaus, and employers. It’s aimed at protecting consumers. Data Wasn’t Nearly As Useful 50+ Years Ago Most of us have grown accustomed to a world where credit, criminal background, and personal identifier …
Depending on the needs of your organization, you may need to release a formal request for proposal as part of your vendor selection process. An RFP for background checks or drug testing services can help procurement and HR departments gather specific information from multiple sources while following an established timeline. As an accredited background screening …
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“I’m going to plug in from home today.” “I’m going to head early and knock a few things out at the home office.” “Do you offer remote working options?” Many of us have become very familiar with statements and questions like these. As of 2022, over 25 percent of U.S. employees worked remotely (at least …
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When it comes to hiring laws and regulations, California is among the most active and creative states in the union. Furthermore, as the most populous state in the country, California is naturally home to more workers than any other– roughly 17.5 million as of 2021. Thus, the recently-passed California hiring legislation will impact roughly 1 …
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Each organization has a unique “why” when it comes to its vetting practices. Some organizations are simply required to screen employees and are allotted a generous budget to do so. Others have experienced one or more incidents of workplace violence or fraud. Some may see a drastic decrease in employee turnover when following a clearly-defined …
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A common question we get from both employers and applicants is, “how long are substances detectable in a drug test?” Of course, like many questions worthy of asking, the answer is, “it depends.” There are three variables that will significantly influence drug detection timelines (or the detection ability at all)— drug test type, drug test …
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When it comes to obtaining court records, there are a number of considerations. Are records to be retrieved from the civil courts or the criminal courts?… A federal district courthouse or a county courthouse? The truth is, there is no way to obtain all court information– county and federal; civil and criminal– by searching a …
There are a number of federal laws that work to define immigration policy in the U.S. Such laws include: Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) Immigration Act of 1990 Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility ACT (IIRIRA) Employment opportunities and immigration have long been intermingled, especially in the United States. …
For employees, there are a number of factors that drive workplace behavior. One common factor is opportunity potential– an opportunity to provide value, make an impact, grow in a career, and increase future earnings through meaningful contributions. Another factor could be company leadership and accountability. Better performance typically follows structure, accountability, and above all, fair …
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