Steer Clear: 3 Common Employment Screening Blunders HR Should Avoid

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When it comes to employment screening, small missteps can lead to big consequences. From legal risks to missed red flags, how you conduct background checks matters. Based on our experience, here are three of the most common and costly mistakes HR professionals make during the criminal record search process. 1. Using Google Instead of a Proper Background Check […]

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Ban the Box and Hiring Compliance: How to Stay Ahead of Evolving Laws

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Many hiring professionals are aware of the “ban the box” movement but not all fully understand its implications. As regulations evolve across federal, state, and local levels, staying informed and compliant with fair-chance hiring laws is essential to avoiding risk and making equitable hiring decisions. What Is Ban the Box? The ban-the-box campaign is a nationwide effort

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Avoid Compliance Pitfalls: Why You Shouldn’t Split Your Employment Screening Process

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Many organizations handle parts of their employment screening in-house like checking references or reviewing public social media while outsourcing the rest to a Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA). At first glance, this blended approach may seem cost effective. But in practice, it creates risk and undermines legal protection. If you’re managing even a portion of your background

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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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