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How is the COVID-19 Pandemic Impacting Employment Background Checks?

Goodhire

Editor’s note: This blog was updated on April 30, 2020, to reflect new information regarding drug screening labs, and additional FAQs related to COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic is changing the way we approach employment background checks. We are currently fulfilling background screenings in nearly 90% of U.S.

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Why Screening Contingent Hires is Crucial

Cisive

The economic uncertainty of the pandemic caused record unemployment levels in early to mid-2020. Why Run Background Checks for Contingent Hires? Skipping background checks for contingent hires can negatively impact your company culture and your employees’ safety as much as it would for your “permanent” hires.

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How the California Consumer Privacy Act Impacts Background Checks

Cisive

The California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA) goes into effect on January 1, 2020 and it will rank amongst the most stringent privacy laws in the U.S. The new law will provide California residents with more control over their digital information and provide significant penalties to covered companies who fail to comply.

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4 Ways to Maximize Productivity and Optimize Your Contingent Workforce Background Check Program

Sterling Check

If your process is due for a tune up, implementing these four best practices for screening contingent workers can help. At the same time, reports of identity fraud also ballooned, with the number of stolen identity complaints rising 113% over 2019 numbers according to Federal Trade Commission data. Start with Identity.

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Improving Quality of Care in 2020 and Beyond

Precheck

Improving Quality of Care in 2020 and Beyond Aug. The expansion of technology and information has given patients an enormous amount of choice and knowledge about their healthcare. Screening applicants thoroughly, using a variety of background checks that include criminal records, education and licensing, and OIG exclusions. .

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Understanding talent acquisition vs. recruitment in 2020

PeopleStrategy

Recruitment is more focused on the processes necessary to fill an immediate need – posting requisitions; screening and interviewing candidates; finding the right talent; extending an offer; and, onboarding new hires. What educational background and experience should they possess? Why do these qualities matter?

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Making Patient Safety a Priority in 2020

Precheck

Making Patient Safety a Priority in 2020 Mar. Leadership must ensure that staff have the tools they need to share safety information and report safety issues. Staff should also be assured that reporting such information will encourage change, without fear of reprisals. Bryan Barajas Marketing Director.