Employment Screening During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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by screeningintel
3y ago
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has presented some challenges for employers when it comes to performing background checks. Closures, such as court closures, and other delays have made it difficult for employers to have these screenings done in a timely manner. However, these screenings are still a crucial part of the hiring process. Employers who are planning to hire new staff during the COVID-19 pandemic should keep the following information in mind. Employment background checks, which include targeted screening for past criminal offenses, help employers provide a safe working environment for ..read more
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Why You Should Screen Potential Employees
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by screeningintel
3y ago
Companies should screen potential employees to help identify individuals who might pose a greater risk for workplace violence. Workplace violence, including mass shootings, often takes place when an employee becomes disgruntled. In some cases, the employee might feel wronged, such as the incident at Milwaukee’s Molson Coors Campus, when an electrician shot five co-workers before shooting himself. The gunman believed he was being discriminated against because of his race. In other cases, the shooter might believe that his or her work is not appreciated, or the shooter was fired and might be a f ..read more
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Stay FCRA Compliant When Conducting Background Screening
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by screeningintel
4y ago
Background screening has become a vital tool in the modern hiring process and staying FCRA compliant is crucial. Various employment screenings open additional layers of information about job candidates that help employers verify that employees can do the specified job with expertise and without incident. Credit checks have become increasingly common screening tools in the hiring process that require some additional care in protecting candidates’ privacy rights. Getting the Most Out of Employment Background Screening While Staying FCRA Compliant In November 2019, The Balance reported ..read more
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Pre-Employment Screening and the New Marijuana Laws
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by screeningintel
4y ago
Currently, 39 US states and the District of Columbia have marijuana laws and allow some type of legal use of marijuana. Many states limit use to medicinal purposes; some allow recreational use. If your company does pre-employment drug testing, these new marijuana laws have complicated your testing criteria considerably. How do you conduct proper screening for habitual drug users while still allowing those using the drug to assist with medical conditions to pass the testing? Pre-employment drug screening with today’s new marijuana laws If you require pre-employment drug screening ..read more
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Risks vs. Benefits of Social Media Background Screening During the Hiring Process
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by screeningintel
4y ago
While in some ways technology has made human interaction less personal, social media has connected the world as never before. Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn allow for sharing and self-expression across a range of media and platforms. Employers are now using social media for recruitment and social media background screening – but it is not without potential legal hazards. The main risks associated with using social media as a screening tool are issues with compliance. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) put forth str ..read more
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What Employers Need to Know About the Fair Credit Reporting Act
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by screeningintel
4y ago
Background screening for potential new hires is an essential component of the modern recruiting process and hiring process. However, there are critical standards companies must adhere to, including those overseen by the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Whenever a consumer report is used in making hiring decisions, employers must stay in compliance with Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) parameters. Whether these searches are conducted in-house or outsourced to a third party employment background screening company or consumer reporting agency, the process must be done legally. The most common ..read more
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The Top 5 Hiring and Recruiting Mistakes Employers Make
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by screeningintel
4y ago
With the economy on fire and increasing numbers of great positions available to job seekers, employers are finding it harder to fill key roles. Connecting with and retaining top talent is more difficult than ever. Recruiting mistakes can be costly, and that’s why it’s so important for businesses to avoid these all too common hiring and recruiting mistakes. The following are five of the most common hiring and recruiting mistakes: 1. A Poorly Written Job Description Post The vast majority of jobs are found online, in written listings. Rushing the process of writing and making recrui ..read more
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6 Background Screening Red Flags Employers Should Watch
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by screeningintel
4y ago
For most companies, employees are their most precious and valuable resource. Finding and connecting with the best workers available in the talent pool is an ongoing concern.  Hiring managers should keep an eye out for these 6 background screening red flags to avoid poor hiring decisions and problem employees. Here are some of the most telling background screening red flags to look for when screening potential new hires: 1. Erratic Work History Gaps and inconsistencies in work history is often a major background screening red flag and should not be taken lightly. Past behavior is usually a pre ..read more
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The Importance of Individualized Assessments and Targeted Screening
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by screeningintel
4y ago
On September 24, the EEOC (U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) once again affirmed the importance of implementing its guidance related to specially designed individualized assessments and targeted screening processes. This reaffirmation took place when they announced a settlement agreement with furniture retailer Rooms To Go. The agreement between the EEOC and the Rooms To Go company resolved race discrimination allegations that had been brought by an applicant whose employment offer was rescinded based on the company’s employment screening and background check policies. Employers M ..read more
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Employment Trends as 2018 Comes to a Close
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by screeningintel
4y ago
As the marketplace changes and evolves, the way companies conduct employment screening keeps changing as well. As 2018 winds down and 2019 begins, employers can expect the following employment trends in employment screening: Adjustments to Regulations Related to Ban the Box and Salary History There has already been an increase in laws related to these two areas. Look for guidelines to be changed and refined further as legislation is fine-tuned and finalized. New laws related to ban the box and salary history could affect both the private and public sectors, so employers should stay connected ..read more
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