The current work force has grown to be increasingly competitive. Job seekers may feel inclined to falsify education history on their resumes and job applications in order to gain an advantage over their competition. Smarthire India Screening Services’s Education Verification Service can help to ensure that your hiring decision is based on true qualifications. Information…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has created a Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse which will contain records of violations of drug and alcohol prohibitions in 49 CFR Part 382, Subpart B, including positive drug or alcohol test results and test refusals. When a driver completes the return-to-duty process and follow-up testing plan, this information…
A full-time employee spends nearly a third of their time on the job. Pressures like looming deadlines, productivity concerns, upcoming reviews, or personality conflicts around the office can all create a high-stress environment that takes its toll on employees. This kind of stress can have serious effects on an employee’s mental health, which in turn…
Hiring new employees is an exciting time for a thriving and growing company. New talent brings new experiences, a new initiative and new ways to rejuvenate old and ineffective processes. However, in the midst of the excitement and possibilities, it can be easy to lose sight of compliance, especially when it comes to data protection…
In Florida, a background employment history check helped to solve a case that had baffled authorities for years. The fingerprints a Florida man submitted for a job application background check connected him to a decades-old murder of a woman stabbed and bludgeoned to death in a Delray Beach consignment shop, according to a WPLG Local10.com report. Per the…
The Westchester County, NY, Fair Chance to Work Act is set to take effect on March 3, 2019. Under this Act, employers with four or more employees are prohibited from asking about an applicant’s arrest or criminal conviction history during the application process. Once an employer learns of an applicant’s criminal conviction history, the…
Effective immediately, any employer utilizing a third-party consumer reporting agency to perform background checks on employees or job applicants must make their background paperwork compliant under the new requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). These background checks, also known as consumer reports, must have the updated and revised “Summary Rights Under the Fair…
Because a business’s value has a basis on the individuals with whom it associates, it’s of critical importance to have processes for efficient background screenings in place for weeding out candidates who potentially could become detrimental to the interests of the organization. Regardless of the circumstances or whether or not its fair, the unfortunate reality…
There’s a considerable cost for making a bad hire, and according to the estimates of some studies, on average, bad hires cost approximately $17,000. Therefore, when most businesses conduct background checks, it’s a sound investment. Not only can background checks verify criminal records, but they’re also useful for confirming credit, educational records, and employment. Eighty-two…
When you consult with most recruiters regarding the percentage of resumes crossing their desk with at least one containing untruthful information, you’ll be surprised with the results – unless you’re a recruiter, of course. Because resumes containing exaggerations and lies have become commonplace, it’s difficult to find them without embellishments. There’s a proliferation of surveys…
