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KRESS makes hiring fast, compliant, affordable, and reliable. We offer pre- and post-employment screening services to businesses across all industries that are FCRA-compliant.

According to a recent study by Manifest, 90 percent of employers factor a job candidate’s social media accounts into their hiring decisions, and 79 percent have rejected a candidate based on their social media content.

Organizations conduct background checks on job candidates for a variety of reasons, including regulatory compliance and security. At the end of the day, though, nearly all background check services are implemented to answer one, fundamental question: Is this person who they claim to be?

Most background checks include some type of criminal records search, but the term “criminal records” can be unclear. One common area that can be confusing is the difference between county criminal record searches and statewide criminal record searches.

Background checks can seem like a daunting task for employers, hiring managers, and the human resources department (HR), between EEOC and FCRA compliance, drug testing, ensuring they are timely there is a lot to keep track of and that’s were the HR experts at KRESS come in.

The background check process can seem like a tangled web, especially if you are an employer in the process of hiring. Background checks can be complicated. That’s where the KRESS difference comes in. We value speed, accuracy, and service above all else.

As the U.S. labor market continues to reflect the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Department of Labor there is a saturation of top talent looking for a job. Now what does it take to garner the attention of that top talent and create a dynamic workforce for your company?

Make the right hire and streamline background checks with KRESS’s easy Invite the Applicant HR tool. One of the most tedious aspects of an HR team’s responsibilities is entering and verifying information on an applicants’ background checks.

As human resource teams digitize their onboarding processes it is vital to ensure the process communicates roles, expectations, and processes effectively.

Finding the right candidate for an open position can seem like an overwhelming task. However, understanding recruiting cycles is a great way to improve your hiring ability and a comfortable way to ease into the new year. Tip: Audit your company and set a budget.

According to a recent poll conducted by Gartner, 90 percent of HR leaders said employees would be allowed to work remotely once COVID-19 vaccines were widely available. For leaders in the workforce, it’s essential to remember to keep employees motivated and engaged.

As the healthcare industry continues to have a surge of new hires it is imperative to ensure your candidate pool is at its best.