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How Resume & Employment Verification Protects Employers

Cisive

Resume fraud is a global problem that affects employers, the gig economy, and volunteer agencies whether they are screening in the U.S., screening people with history outside of the home country, or screening outside of the U.S. A recent incident of resume fraud in the U.K. When Inflating Facts Becomes Resume Fraud.

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How Can the Improper Use of Background Checks Could Get You Sued?

Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information

The company was accused of wrongly using background checks when making hiring decisions. According to the lawsuit, Aerotek conducted a criminal background check on an employee, Craig Mitchell. When the background check returned a criminal record, the company fired him. The criminal records weren’t his.

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Stop Spying on Social Media

HRExecutive

According to a 2011 court case, NLRB v. The NLRA was designed as a union law in the 1930s and ’40s, when there were few protections for workers’ rights, says Aaron Holt, an employment attorney at Cozen O’Connor. Recently, NLRB clarified these protections extend to social-media activity, which can put employers in a tricky situation.

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Tell Me Lies, Tell Me Sweet Little Lies

HR Daily Advisor

Almost half of workers (46%) polled by staffing firm OfficeTeam said they know someone who included false information on a résumé, a 25-point jump from a 2011 survey. Employment dates: 26%. The research also revealed demographic differences. Online information doesn’t match. The responses: Job experience: 76%.

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3 things HR should know about todays talent

cipHR

For employers however, it signals that they'll have to put extra effort into their talent attraction strategy and candidate experience. Here's 3 things that employers and recruiters need to be aware of, and adapt to, when it comes to the talent that they're trying to attract to their brand. Everyone's a critic. "

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Colts Vs. Patriots–Background Check

ExactHire

A Little Background Check It’s no accident that the Colts and Patriots are playing for the right to represent the AFC in Super Bowl 49. And when faced with critical personnel matters, they gather the best information, perform thorough analysis, and remain true to their vision in making the right hiring decisions. Yeah, it’s that bad.

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55% of Employers Don’t Offer Their Employees a Clear Track for Advancement, Fueling The Great Resignation

15Five

As More Skilled Workers Quit Their Jobs, 15Five Research Confirms Employee Retention Is Tied to Career Advancement. Most employers (55.5%), however, don’t offer a clear path for advancement, the survey confirms. Most employers (55.5%), however, don’t offer a clear path for advancement, the survey confirms. San Francisco – Nov.