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How to Inform a Job Candidate They Failed Their Background Check

If you’re new to conducting employment screenings as part of your hiring process, one thing that you will learn very quickly is that not everyone comes back with a clean record, sometimes leading to a failed background check.

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The Safe, Gentle Way to Terminate Employment Contracts
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The Safe, Gentle Way to Terminate Employment Contracts

Terminating someone’s employment is always stressful, no matter how bad the fit may be for your business.

What Do Job Applicants Lie About on Their Résumés? (and How to Protect Your Business)
Hiring

What Do Job Applicants Lie About on Their Résumés? (and How to Protect Your Business)

It is a sad reality of the hiring process that many job applicants choose to lie on their resumes about their background and credentials.

Can You Run Background Checks on Current Employees?
Company Culture

Can You Run Background Checks on Current Employees?

For many HR teams, background checks can feel like a box to check before sending out an offer.

C-Level Background Checks: Screening for Executive Leadership Roles
Hiring

C-Level Background Checks: Screening for Executive Leadership Roles

When hiring for high-impact positions like CEOs, CFOs, or board members, the stakes couldn’t be higher.

2024 Holiday Special: Save 50% on Bulk MVR Screenings
Transportation

2024 Holiday Special: Save 50% on Bulk MVR Screenings

It’s the most wonderful time of the year—and the perfect moment to check one critical task off your list: annual MVR screenings!

The Alarming Rise in Drug Test Tampering
Drug Screening

The Alarming Rise in Drug Test Tampering

We're witnessing a substantial and concerning trend in the workplace: a disturbing rise in the number of workers tampering with drug tests.

E-Verify Changes 2024: What Employers Need to Know
Employment Verification

E-Verify Changes 2024: What Employers Need to Know

E-Verify will undergo significant changes in 2024, and employers must stay informed and prepared.

March 2024 Jobs Report Analysis
Hiring

March 2024 Jobs Report Analysis

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report, U.S. employers added over 303,000 jobs in March as job creation continues to move forward.

4th Circuit: Lack of Skills Does Not Equate to Age Discrimination

4th Circuit: Lack of Skills Does Not Equate to Age Discrimination

The Summary 4th Circuit rules lack of skills does not equate to age discrimination.

USCIS To Disclose Revised Form I-9

USCIS To Disclose Revised Form I-9

On August 1, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will publish a revised version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

Oregon Legislature Passes Consumer Privacy Act

Oregon Legislature Passes Consumer Privacy Act

The Oregon Consumer Privacy Act, S.B. 619, is sitting on Governor Tina Kotek’s desk waiting to be signed.

Bring What You Learned At SHRM Back to The Office
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Bring What You Learned At SHRM Back to The Office

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