The Benefits of Pre-Employment Drug Testing
Most companies require job candidates to submit a drug test before finalizing the job offer as this is an expected part of the application process for any position. When a pre-employment drug test is required, the job offer is contingent upon the applicant’s passing...
Streamline Backgrounds Checks to Hire with Confidence
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. For applicants, on the...
Best Practices for Digital Onboarding Employees
As human resource teams digitize their onboarding processes it is vital to ensure the process communicates roles, expectations, and processes effectively. Successfully digitizing your company’s onboarding process can increase employee retention, drive profits, improve...
Virtual Form I-9, New Background Check Law, New York Legalizes Marijuana
In today’s Weekend Roundup, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will continue to allow virtual document inspections for Form I-9, Illinois passes a new Senate Bill that tightens restrictions on employer use of criminal background checks, and New York...
PPP Extension, Innovating HR, Talent Acquisition
In today’s Weekend Roundup, Congress approves an extension for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Verizon’s Chief Human Resources Officer looks at maximizing recruitment, hiring, and retention in the era of COVID-19. In other news, programmatic job advertising...
Working From Home, School Background Checks, Ban-the-Box Law
In today’s Weekend Roundup, we take a look at how companies will decide to transition back into the office or continue to work remotely. In other headlines, two public schools in New Orleans violated state law on employee background checks, and lawmakers are...
The Future of HR, Talent Acquisition, Drug Testing in California
In today’s Weekend Roundup, we take a look at how HR can reinforce a more dynamic workforce by focusing on identity, agility, and scalability when hiring. And as job duties change during the pandemic, it’s essential to update job descriptions. California legalization...
Social Media Screening Done Right
KRESS’s social media screening is a background screening solution that utilizes web and social data. We help companies use bias-free public content in their employment decisions without a messy, complicated workflow to accomplish compliant screening practices with...
Optimize Your Recruiting Cycle For 2021 and Beyond
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. The...
Trust The Experts And Hire With Confidence
The importance of screening new hires is essential for any business to succeed. Done properly, this process can save significant time and money. Did you know that a bad hire can cost a company up to $240,000? A compliant screening process can help eliminate that risk....