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Investigative Identifiers: What, Why, How
February 25, 2021
With recent court decisions putting the research of arrest records squarely on HR as well as candidates, it’s important to understand exactly how criminal records are validated… especially if you’re crazy and not using Atlantic, since some screening companies are now expecting you to do the research. Atlantic provides only... more
Say Hello to High-Volume Recruiting
January 25, 2021
As the first month of 2021 winds down, you may have noticed an increase in your recruitment. That’s to be expected, as experts continue to argue that hiring is headed for a peak following the tumultuous year we've seen. Ask yourself: what’s your strategy as it comes to high-volume recruiting?... more
The Year of the ATS Is Coming
December 18, 2020
We all know 2020 has been hard. Surprisingly, experts expect hiring to hit an all-time high next year. With so much recruiting to be done, it's a good time to reconsider how your software impacts your hiring lifecycle. According to HR.com, 73% of HR professionals already use an ATS (Applicant... more
2020 is Coming to an End: What’s Next?
November 23, 2020
We can all agree that 2020 has brought plenty of surprises. We can also all agree that HR individuals have had to overcome more obstacles than ever expected. While our industry is constantly adapting to the newest trends, it’s always best to stay on top of what to anticipate in... more
#HireFromHome: A How-To on Screening Remote Candidates
October 28, 2020
Zoom interviews, screen-sharing to train new employees, and getting to know candidates virtually are all things that HR are learning to love nowadays. With more and more companies shifting to remote working, it begs the question: how exactly can you hire remotely? Luckily, in today’s day and age, employing a... more
Avoiding the Most Common Hiring Mistakes
September 25, 2020
While we know that recruiting has changed overnight, it seems like the same old hiring errors are continuing to happen. According to business.com, the Department of Labor estimates that the cost of a bad hire can equate to 30% of an employee’s potential first-year earnings. In a time where everybody is... more
How The Future of Recruiting is Changing
August 26, 2020
With the pandemic arguably affecting every aspect of life as we know it, those in HR are being forced to adjust to a completely new world. Recruiting is no longer as easy as bringing someone in for an interview and getting face-to-face time to guarantee that they will be the... more
How to welcome your team back, safely
July 30, 2020
In a survey conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers at the beginning of May 2020, 58% of respondents indicated that they anticipate changing or having alternative shifts to reduce employee exposure. Sure, everyone is expected to remain social distancing for the next few months, but there's got to be more that employers can do... more
Ins and Outs of Working from Home
May 25, 2020
As more and more stay-at-home executive orders are passed across the United States, our workforce is currently shifting to one that is depending purely on technology. According to SHRM, only 24% of U.S. employees did some or all of their work at home, which is a stark difference to the... more
Working from Home: The New Normal?
April 15, 2020
We all know that COVID-19 has drastically changed the manner in which many companies are currently operating: over half of Americans are likely working from home according to multiple sources. In an attempt to get a better understanding of just how these individuals are coping with the sudden change in... more