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Criminal Records and Hiring in Texas: What Employers Need to Know

If you’re starting or refining an employment screening program in Texas, it’s essential to align your policies with both state and federal laws. Understanding what information you can legally consider and what you can’t will help your business stay compliant, avoid lawsuits, and make fair, informed hiring decisions. Here are two key areas of focus: the Texas […]

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Ghosting in Hiring: Why Candidates Disappear and What You Can Do About It

“Ghosting” isn’t just a dating term anymore, it’s become a frustrating and increasingly common part of the hiring process. Whether it’s a candidate who suddenly stops responding or an employer who vanishes after an interview, ghosting disrupts recruitment, wastes resources, and damages both brand reputation and candidate experience. To reduce the chances of ghosting, employers

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Why “Free” Background Checks Could Cost You More Than You Think

Imagine walking through an HR conference. Vendors hand out colorful koozies, branded USB drives, fidget spinners, and if you’re lucky, a trendy tote bag. These freebies are a fair trade: you give a few minutes of your attention, they give you some swag. Now picture the online version of that experience. Online vendors offer free or

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How to Protect Yourself and Your Company While Hiring

Hiring the right people is essential to building a high performing team. But in today’s legal and regulatory environment, recruiting without caution can put your organization and your own role at risk. From pre-employment assessments to background checks, the tools you use during the hiring process must be legally sound, fair, and free from bias. Otherwise,

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