When interviewing job candidates, there comes a time between interview and offer where a background check must be conducted. Often times, these background checks uncover more information than most prospective employees would like their employer to know. While employers seek out employees who are honest
Running a successful business is all about taking risks, and one of the biggest risks employers face is placing their trust in a new employee. According to a recent study by HireRight, 86 percent of companies that conduct pre-employment background screenings have discovered candidates who
In order to make an informed decision, employers generally conduct background checks on job candidates during the hiring process. There are laws governing the information that can be collected and how it can be used when making a hiring decision. The background check cannot concentrate
Nearly 75 percent of small businesses routinely conduct pre-employment background checks as part of their hiring process, according to a recent survey. It’s a step that makes sense. A bad hire can result in innumerable headaches for a business, its owners and its employees. A
As the country’s job market keeps improving, more and more businesses will be hiring employees. When an employer is not careful, recruiting the wrong staff can be costly for a company. Here are three errors to avoid. 1. Not Verifying Credentials Due to time constraints or other