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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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InfoMart’s Top HR & Background Screening Blogs of 2019

InfoMart

Throughout 2019, I’ve used this blog as a platform to educate, inform, and improve employers’ and candidates’ understanding of background screening. Busting 7 Myths About Background Screening. The background screening industry has seen a few moments of bad press.

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3 Common Employer Misconceptions About Online Screening and Social Media Background Checks

Sterling Check

If you’re an HR or talent professional, you might be struggling to find time to review the mountains of candidate data you’re finding — or you might be wondering if your screening policy is fully compliant with the FCRA and equal opportunity hiring guidelines. The Importance of Social Media Screening and How to Stay Compliant.”

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Managing Background Screening for a Global Remote Workforce

Cisive

Global background checks are expected to be even more common in 2022 as many employers are taking advantage of a remote workforce to expand talent pools so they can recruit and hire citizens of other countries and will need to be able to conduct background screening in their candidates’ countries of origin. and Abroad.”

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An Employer’s Guide to DOT Background Checks

Accurate Background

One aspect of these regulations involves DOT background checks for drivers. DOT background checks protect your business, your drivers, and other people and vehicles on the road by ensuring that commercial drivers are qualified and safe. What are the DOT Background Check Requirements? Employment verification.

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Staffing Tips for Seasonal Hiring this Fall

Accurate Background

Establish a “same time next year” policy. Afterall, these temps are only in house for a short time, so why mess with background checks, drug tests, and other screening measures? Pre-employment background screenings are essential for protecting your property, data, and reputation. Don’t Cut Corners.

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What Employers Should Know About Background Screening for Hiring Minors

Cisive

However, employers considering hiring minors should be cautious of how it could impact one aspect of their hiring process – background screening. The background check has become a standard process for most employers and their HR departments as a risk mitigation tool.