Recently, a survey found that half of all background checks by employers include a search on social media platforms. In some cases, this operation requires candidates to disclose usernames, passwords, and other information to have access to Facebook and Twitter accounts, e-mail, blogs, and other online content for review by prospective employers. This has triggeredContinue reading “Top Ten: Best Practices for Social Media in Background Checks”
Monthly Archives: November 2012
Building a Safer, Dependable Workforce Using Background Checks [Infographic]
Anyone who works in a company with a Human Resources person or department knows, HR covers a lot of ground. Most HR personnel are tasked with a wide range of responsibilities–recruitment and hiring; compliance and benefits administration; conflict resolution, training and asset protection. One essential job of HR is safety; making sure that employees are safe and companies free from legalContinue reading “Building a Safer, Dependable Workforce Using Background Checks [Infographic]”