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The COVID-19 Effect on Social Media Screening

Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information

Over the past month, hiring managers and staffing organizations have had to dramatically adjust their hiring practices in order to accommodate remote work. A caveat is that communication via these tools is more informal. Personal and professional lines are blurred, and verbally abusive or threatening behavior sometimes occurs.

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How Long Does an Employee Background Check Take?

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One of the pivotal yet unpredictable stages in this process is the execution of background checks , designed to safeguard the company by confirming the credibility and suitability of potential hires. Timelines in recruitment are notoriously tight and unpredictable, with every stage of the process demanding swift and decisive action.

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Crimcheck Technologies and Avionté Announce Strategic Partnership and Integrated Solutions that Improve Staffing Productivity

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Human resources can sometimes seem like a legal minefield. The first step is to understand what legal mistakes are commonly made by human resource and talent management professionals. The first step is to understand what legal mistakes are commonly made by human resource and talent management professionals.

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

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The company was accused of wrongly using background checks when making hiring decisions. The fact which captivated the staffing industry was the allegation that Amazon’s staffing company, Staff Management Solutions , was to “blame” for the lawsuit. When the background check returned a criminal record, the company fired him.

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Staffing Companies Beware: Improper Use Of Background Checks Could Get You Sued

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The company was accused of wrongly using background checks when making hiring decisions. The fact which captivated the staffing industry was the allegation that Amazon’s staffing company, Staff Management Solutions , was to “blame” for the lawsuit. When the background check returned a criminal record, the company fired him.

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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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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?