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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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5 Ways a Staffing Agency Can Transform Your Hiring Process

Hppy

Screened and Vetted Candidates : Staffing agencies pre-screen candidates, conducting initial interviews, background checks, and skills assessments. From advertising open positions to screening resumes, interviewing candidates, and negotiating offers, each step requires a significant investment of time and money.

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How the California Consumer Privacy Act Impacts Background Checks

Cisive

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. The CCPA includes a broad definition of what constitutes “personal information.” The CCPA applies to California residents, not California employers.

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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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7 Compliance Questions That Keep HR Professionals Up at Night

Sterling Check

Navigating the complex and evolving compliance landscape poses significant challenges for HR professionals and staffing agencies. Consider the slew of ban-the-box, fair chance hiring laws, and restrictions on the type of information you can consider in background checks. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

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Sourcing vs. Recruiting: The Key Differences and Processes Explained

Analytics in HR

According to research from LinkedIn’s Future of Recruiting , 87% of talent acquisition (TA) professionals indicate that recruiting is becoming more strategic. This indicates a shift in the role of recruiting leaders towards a focus on driving business change.

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How To Craft a Strategic Hiring Plan in 2025

Analytics in HR

Building your employer brand: You play a significant role in shaping your company’s employer brand. By creating a strong and positive employer brand , you can entice top talent and reduce time to hire. Leverage data analytics Company data is another essential source of information for forecasting hiring needs.