Millions of FBI background checks are conducted each year in the United States. Most of these screenings are conducted on firearm buyers and federal, state, and local government employees. Compared to standard name-based screening solutions, which are common in the private sector, FBI checks are very different. As a provider of both solutions, we would
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According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, approximately 47.5 percent of interviewed candidates receive a job offer. Furthermore, about 69 out of every 100 offers are accepted. This means out of 100 candidates interviewed, 67 never become employed. Assuming a first interview lasts 20 minutes, that is over 22 hours invested in interviewing
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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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Human Resources is a growing field. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates show that the demand for HR managers will increase by roughly 15,500 positions per year over the next decade. As attracting top talent becomes increasingly important, organizations are turning heavily to an employee-centric hiring and leadership approach. Such an approach aims to find
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Seasonal hiring is a tricky balancing act. Volume, quality, quick time-to-hire, temporary positions… These can be difficult things to mingle together successfully. When considering that the average nationwide ‘time-to-fill” is around 25 business days, and the busiest season for most retail/consumer goods companies spans from Thanksgiving to Christmas (roughly 30 days), temporary hiring can become
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Pre-employment drug tests are typically conducted at the tail-end of the hiring process, so it is no surprise that they can cause a bit of anxiety. Standing between the candidate and their new position often lie the results of their drug screen. While Peopletrail has a collection site network of well over 10,000 clinics across
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To an HR professional, the letters “HRIS” and “ATS” need no explanation. However, to the average person, there can be a bit of confusion between the two. Human Resource Management Systems (HRIS) combine a number of systems and allow for the simple management of several HR processes, mostly post-hire. These processes include payroll, benefits employee
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Substance abuse has become a rising problem among the working class in America, increasing risk to employers and employees. This issue coincides with the mental health crisis and presents some slightly concerning trends. Let’s look at some of the contributing factors to substance abuse in the workplace and the implications these trends may have. Factors
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Social media is everywhere. What started as a means of digital communication and expression has grown into a multibillion-dollar data and advertising industry where information on over one-third of the world’s population, products, and companies can be publicly accessed. The use of social media has evolved into a necessity for many— a tool employers are
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Obtaining employment is almost always stressful. When hiring in high volumes, employers can quickly look past the individual and focus solely on the headcount. However, for each candidate, a job you are offering can have a significant bearing on their quality of life for years to come. Regardless of its nature, a new job opportunity
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