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Ghosting Unveiled: Practical Tips for Improved Candidate Communication

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Understanding “Ghosting” During the hiring process, “ghosting” refers to abruptly severing communication with someone without explanation or warning. This phenomenon occurs not only from the employer’s side but also from the candidate’s end. Recent studies show that ghosting has become a prevalent issue in the hiring landscape, with a significant percentage of job applicants experiencing […]

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Safeguarding Your Business: Ensuring FCRA Compliance with Your Vendor

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Choosing the right vendor for employment screening is a critical decision, especially when entering contractual agreements or transitioning due to a company buyout. Simply assuming that a screening vendor complies with FCRA regulations can be risky. To safeguard your company’s interests, it’s essential to ask the right questions: Compliance Practices: What are the vendor’s standard

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Ban the Box: Understanding Its Impact on Your Hiring Process

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While many hiring professionals are familiar with the ban-the-box campaign, there are still employers unaware of its implications for their hiring process. Understanding ban the box, its origins, and its effects on hiring is increasingly crucial in today’s evolving landscape of employment screening regulations. Staying informed about federal, state, and local laws regarding ban the

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Maintaining Compliance in Your Employment Screening Process

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Are you handling some aspects of your employment screening internally while outsourcing others to a consumer reporting agency (CRA)? While this approach might seem cost-effective, it comes with certain risks: Legal Considerations: You might inadvertently obtain information that cannot legally influence your employment decisions. Loss of Protection: By handling parts of the screening process internally,

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