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The Top Screening and Employment Issues We Faced in 2014

TLNT: The Business of HR

And this point in the year means it’s almost time to close the books on 2014. As the year comes to an end, I’ve spent some time looking back at the legal trends in hiring and employment screening throughout 2014. more…).

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Quick Shots for #HR and #Business Pros – November 2014

HR Bartender

Related posts from HR Bartender: Let’s Just Call It Mentoring [poll results] Putting Up Smoke Screens 5 Public Speaking Tips for Business Pros. The post Quick Shots for #HR and #Business Pros – November 2014 appeared first on hr bartender. Image courtesy of HR Bartender.

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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.

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3 Benefits Your Clients Need to Know About Seasonal Hiring and Staffing Agencies

Spark Hire

Their primary pain point was struggling to find an effective and timely way to identify who to advance in the screening process, when in-person interviews were not possible. . It allowed them to harness the power of long-distance screening and assess the best quality talent for their clients. As a result, this can save them money.

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Using Pre-Screen Surveys to Hire Qualified Home Health Workers

Hireology

percent in 2014, meaning home health agencies are constantly in need of new talent. . One of the key steps in an effective hiring process is administering automated pre-screen surveys to weed out potential bad fits before you take the time to review all applicants. . Make Hiring Easier on Your Home Health Agency.

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Freelance and Contract Workers: Why Comprehensive Background Checks are Important

Cisive

While this impacts talent acquisition and management, one question keeps coming up: Should companies screen temporary or contract workers? Until recently, many companies have skipped background screening for contract employees, relying on agencies that recruit contract staff or on-demand gig recruiting platforms to perform due diligence.

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How Assessments Create Successful Manufacturing Hires

TalentCulture

And an open position can have a direct impact on production , as a 2014 study conducted by Accenture for The Manufacturing Institute found. But companies can convey the potential for growth by demonstrating that they’re screening for it. We’re staffing up in a super-tight job market that’s also experiencing a marked skills gap.