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The COVID-19 Effect on Social Media Screening

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As a result, managers are having to learn how to operate a remote workforce, which involves interacting with employees across online platforms, such as Microsoft Teams, Slack and many more, which mimic the functions of social media. A caveat is that communication via these tools is more informal.

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How Long Does an Employee Background Check Take?

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In the fast-paced sector of talent acquisition, hiring managers and HR professionals are often caught in a race against time to secure the best candidates for their organizations. Background checks come in different forms, each impacting the timeline and the overall scope of your screening process. The reason?

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Fentanyl Rising – How HR Can Address the Growing Threat

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Allen Johnson, VP of Marketing, Psychemedics , recently presented a webinar for DISA covering the essential and need-to-know information about fentanyl. This evolving threat underscores the importance of staying informed and prepared to address the challenges it poses. Here’s a summary of everything he discussed.

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Rapid Background Checks Are the Key to Hiring at High Volume

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In an extremely competitive labor market, HR and recruiting teams have to focus on speeding time to apply and time to hire, especially for high-volume seasonal or hourly roles. A background check is an extra step in your hiring process, but it is critical in order to reduce risk and liability.

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What Are The Top Background Screening Trends For 2021?

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Back in the day, background screening was a relatively straightforward process, typically limited to drug testing and criminal background checks. Below we have provided three background screening trends that are important in the current environment, as well as two trends that are have been phased out.

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FCRA Compliance: The Cost of Clarity

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As one of the hiring managers, you’ve had your staff put together hiring packages that will inform job candidates about the company culture, provide them with descriptions of positions you are trying to fill, and even allow them to prepare a hard copy application right on the spot. What FCRA Court Rulings Should You Be Concerned About?

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Understanding Disclosure and Authorization Forms

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As an end-user of background reports, Employers are assigned numerous responsibilities, including providing and procuring certain disclosures and authorizations to and from consumers. A disclosure is a notice to the applicant from the employer, informing the applicant that a background report may be run on him or her.