Is your organization or HR department avoiding or delaying background screenings for potential employees in order to save money? If so, take a moment to consider the direct and indirect costs of a bad hire. A recent CareerBuilder survey shows that 42% of U.S. employers responding to the survey experienced at least one bad hire within the preceding year that cost their company $25,000 or more, … [Read more...]
Do’s and Don’ts of Employment Background Screening
Companies are always looking for ways to improve their recruiting process, whether it’s by reducing the time it takes to hire someone for a particular role or creating an efficient background screening for potential employees. So, really, recruiting is always an ongoing process. It never really ends if you want to deliver the best recruiting experience for potential candidates, but also for … [Read more...]
Poll: Many Believe Employment Background Checks Should Exclude Nonviolence
An online poll conducted by PBS asked whether nonviolent offenses should be excluded from hiring decisions. The majority of those polled believe that a nonviolent offense should not be an obstacle to gaining employment, and therefore employment background checks should only be considered for those who have a violent history. There are many criminal offenses that are nonviolent but still have … [Read more...]