Without access to the right information, even the most thorough background check can fall short. Unfortunately, there are states out there that are really dropping the ball and making things harder for everyone. The latest is Georgia. An investigation by WSB-TV found that the outcomes for millions of criminal charges are missing from the state’s database. Here’s how it happened. In 2013 a law was passed that ordered the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to seal records for charges that were never prosecuted. Let’s say you were arrested for an armed robbery you didn’t commit. Problem solved? MORE >>

Not too long ago, former Yelp employee, Talia Jane, penned an open letter to CEO, Jeremy Stoppleman, regarding her struggle to live on her income. That letter was the shot heard ‘round the world,’ furthering the conversation of income disparity, educational attainment, and high cost of living in major cities. Highly controversial, Ms. Jane’s letter generated many responses– some blame and some praise. Whether you agree with Talia or not, there are several items that leaders can take away from this public snafu. Keep your frontline engaged. Keep room for growth on the table. MORE >>

Glassdoor just released its list of the 25 top-paying jobs in America , and several tech positions made the cut: Software Development Manager ranked fourth on the list, with a median base salary of $132,000, beaten only by the non-tech positions of (in descending order) Physician, Lawyer, and Research & Development Manager. Software Architect came in seventh, with a median base salary of $128,250, followed by Integrated Circuit Designer Engineer ($127,500), IT Manager ($120,000), and Solutions Architect ($120,000). percent from the previous year). What can you conclude from all this data? MORE >>

According to Randstad , U.S. businesses spend more than $110 billion on talent acquisition. That’s more than $3,000 per hire. Just looking at the numbers alone, there is not a company in the U.S.—and and I would argue the world—who can afford to ignore their employer brand. For one, job seekers are more informed than ever before. Consider the fact that nearly half (46%) of Glassdoor members read company reviews when they first start their job search, even before speaking with a recruiter. And nearly half of job seekers now use social media to look for work. Transparency is key. you ask? MORE >>

Social media has become an incredibly valuable part of HR recruiting efforts, both for relationship building and to identify and vet top talent. And truthfully? If you’re not building social media into your recruiting efforts at this point, you’re not really recruiting on par with today’s industry standard. The HR industry is using social media to source and recruit top talent—and, social media is where the candidates are. In fact, two-thirds of hiring managers say they’ve found successful candidates through social media. Social Media: Mainstream or Niche. Recruiting has gone multichannel. MORE >>