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

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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

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“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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How to Protect Yourself and Your Company While Hiring

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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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In God We Trust – Everyone Else Gets a Background Check

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In hiring, relationships often play a major role, especially for senior positions. Whether it’s a board member recommending a CEO candidate or a trusted executive vouching for a new department head, it’s common for referrals to carry weight. But relying solely on a personal connection and skipping standard vetting steps, like a background check, can

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