News Features
April 28, 2021
For Background Checks, COVID-19 Effects Linger
One year ago, we were settling into our makeshift offices in corners of our homes. Meetings suddenly included random dog barks, kid-photobombs, and home wifi connectivity issues. But what about now? How have things changed... more
March 29, 2021
Social Media Screening: How & Why It Works
Picture this. You interview a candidate. Later that day, you find their LinkedIn. Then their Facebook, their Twitter, their Instagram, where you see that they’re part of a protected class. After speaking with your team,... more
March 29, 2021
TV Characters Who Would Fail Social Media Checks
Looking for some real-world examples of what might show on a social media screening? Our friends over at Social Intel put together a list of characters who would likely have failed their social media background checks.... more
February 25, 2021
Investigative Identifiers: What, Why, How
With recent court decisions putting the research of arrest records squarely on HR and candidates, it’s important to understand exactly how criminal records are validated… especially if you’re crazy and not using Atlantic, since some... more
January 25, 2021
Say Hello to High-Volume Recruiting
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... more
November 23, 2020
2020 is Coming to an End: What’s Next?
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... more
October 28, 2020
How To Screen Remote Candidates
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... more
September 25, 2020
Avoiding the Most Common Hiring Mistakes
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... more
August 26, 2020
How The Future of Recruiting is Changing
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... more
July 30, 2020
How to welcome your team back, safely
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... more