A bad hire can spell disaster for your company. The financial impact can be significant – it’s estimated that a single bad hire can cause your company to lose 30% or more of the individual’s expected first-year earnings. And it’s not just about money. The drain a bad hire puts on morale cannot be overlooked.… Read More »
You’ve gone through the entire recruitment process, from creating a job description and disseminating it, screening resumes, contacting candidates to set up interviews, performing multiple rounds of interviews, and negotiating an offer. You onboard your candidate. After they start, you discover they don’t have the skills to perform in the position. A week later, they’ve… Read More »
Most people would assume that a background check includes some kind of criminal check – and they would be correct. But background checks and criminal record checks are not exactly the same. So, what is a criminal record check, and what is a background check? And how are these two types of screenings different? Let’s… Read More »
When your company is setting hiring goals for 2021, background checks could be on the list. Maybe you’re worried about compliance issues, screening standards, or even cost? If any of these reasons ring true, here’s why you should consider partnering with a background screening vendor. Top Reasons to Partner with a Background Screening Vendor Reduce… Read More »