


Fall Hires Make For Employees of the Month
When is the best time to make a new hire? Is there a specific season? Some recruiters say to steer clear of hiring during the holiday season, others mention the slower hiring season at the beginning of each year, and some say an optimal time is during the summer. If...
Weekend Roundup: Jobs Report, Drug Test Fails, and DoorDash Negligence Lawsuit
According to the Labor Department’s most recent jobs report, employment is still growing in the U.S., but slowing in some important blue-collar industries. Part of the problem could be drug abuse: A rise in failed drug tests in critical sectors could potentially...
Weekend Roundup: AI as HR, Theft at Work, Slow Background Checks
Will artificial intelligence (AI) replace human resources? The thought seems far-fetched, but according to a 2018 survey by consulting firm Korn Ferry, 87 percent of recruiters say they were excited about using AI to perform their roles. At the SHRM 2019 annual...
What Are Background Check Identity Services?
Organizations complete background checks on employees for a variety of reasons, including regulatory compliance and basic security. At the end of the day, though, nearly all background check services are implemented to answer one, fundamental question: Is this job...
The Most Common Lies on Applicants’ Resumes
We’ve all heard and probably used the phrase, “fake it ‘til you make it!” Most job applicants certainly have. While they may seem ambitious, some applicants simply aren’t equipped with the experience and skills to join your company’s team. In an increasingly...
The 5 Best 2018 Employment Screening Trends So Far
Like most other aspects of your business, employment screening must stay nimble and adaptive in order to keep pace with the evolving demands of the marketplace. Every year, new problems and possibilities arise in the screening industry that could affect your bottom...
Your Discount Employment Screening Company is Costing You Big
It’s common for local businesses to outsource large, cheap background check companies in order to save a little money. It sounds like a good deal: The same job-candidate background screening services for a lower price. More and more businesses are discovering,...
E-Verify Temporarily Unavailable Due to Government Shutdown
As you may or may not be aware, parts of the federal government officially shut down at 12:01 a.m. Friday after Congress failed to come to an agreement to fully fund normal operations. This includes approximately 800,000 federal workers, national parks, and many...