Tag: screening

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The Future of Preemployment Testing

Preemployment testing has been around in some form for decades, helping recruiters and HR staff prescreen candidates prior to the interview process. However, after a long period of relative stagnation, preemployment testing is now evolving. There are a number of reasons why, from new research to new technology, and both employers and candidates benefit from […]

Asking Absurd Interview Questions

Maybe you’ve seen lists of unusual interview questions. Jobs and recruiting site Glassdoor publishes such a list each year to emphasize that job seekers need to be prepared for anything during the interview process and show they can think on their feet.

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48% of Employers Do Not Rescreen Employees, Despite Prevalence of Organizational Risk

Regularly-scheduled follow-up background checks can help protect employees, customers, and company assets, a new survey finds. HireRight, a provider of global employment background checks, drug and health screening, and electronic Form I-9 and E-Verify solutions, has released findings from its 10th Annual HireRight Employment Screening Benchmark Survey. HireRight’s report explores key issues, trends, and underlying […]

Onboarding Pointers with Arte Nathan

Yesterday we looked at our HR Works podcast where Managing Editor Steve Bruce and Recruiting and HR Expert Arte Nathan discussed a number of recruiting topics, including ex-offenders. Today we’ll wrap up the episode with a discussion of onboarding. If you would like, feel free to listen to this episode (number 28) on our HR […]

Don’t Look Over the Potentially Great Talent in Ex-Offenders

Last week we began to explore an episode of our HR Works podcast where Managing Editor Steve Bruce and Recruiting and HR expert Arte Nathan discussed a number of recruiting topics, including “ex-offenders.” This week we’ll continue with the rest of the podcast and see exactly what Nathan has to say about hiring ex-offenders. If […]

Ban the Box Compliance

In yesterday’s Advisor we began to explore ban the box laws. Today, more on that topic.

Why Recruiters Should Help Candidates Feel Secure in Their New Position

In yesterday’s Recruiting Daily Advisor we began to explore a few recent reports that suggest that many applicants get easily frustrated with how they are treated during the application process. Today we will explore the role that devotion plays in the recruiting process. By Melissa Blazejak

Recruiters: This Survey Will Put You in the Candidates’ Shoes

As the recruiter, you are always behind the desk or on the business end of the phone. A recent survey helps put you on the other side of that desk and on the other end of that phone. There is nothing quite like a new perspective to help you adjust your recruiting game. By Melissa […]

Infographic: Get Better ROI with In-Person Meetings

Yesterday we began to look at some research from the Meetings Mean Business coalition about the connection between in-person interviews and improved ROI. Today we’ll provide a detailed infographic that goes over the most compelling results of its survey. If you cannot view the infographic, please click here.

Want Great ROI When Recruiting? Meet in Person

There are so many technology solutions when it comes to recruiting that at times it seems the recruiter could never have to actually come face-to-face with a recruit. But every recruiter knows the value of in-person meetings. Now there is another reason to strive for in-person meetings: It yields greater ROI.