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Drug Testing for Employers: 5-Panel vs. 10-Panel Options Explained

QSR Restaurant Staffing in 2026: A Practical Guide for Operators

Why We'll Never Automate Away Our Phone Support

How Long Does a Background Check Take?

Hospitality Hiring Guide: Background Checks for Hotels & Restaurants

How Long Does a Background Check Take?

BeenVerified Review: What “Been Verified” Really Means (and What It Doesn’t)

TruthFinder Review: The Real Risks of Using People-Search Sites

Scaling Starts with People: How McDonald’s Develops Talent and High-Performing Franchise Operators

Keeping Volunteer Organizations Safe During the Holiday Season

Why We Require Social Security Numbers: A Case for Accuracy in Background Checks

A Note from ClearChecks on HireRight Acquisition & New BackgroundChecks.com

Why Rescreening Employees Matter

For many employers across America, background screening is purely an element of the initial hiring process. According to HireRight’s 2024 Global Benchmark Report, 57% of responding employers stated they did not conduct any form of post-hire monitoring or screening. Fifty-three percent of respondents clarified that the absence of regulatory requirements drove that decision. While post-hire screening is common in some industries, it has so far not been a priority for other employers.

Every Employers Needs to Know About this AI Law

The rise and spread of artificial intelligence-powered solutions is happening across every industry. Many employers have either already decided to try out or implement AI solutions in their hiring processes or have noticed AI features appearing in solutions they were already using. As a result of the rise in AI use across the country, a few jurisdictions across the U.S. have started to introduce legislation governing the use of AI, including New York, Illinois, Maryland and Colorado. As of December 2024, Texas has proposed legislation too.

Recruitment & Retention in Transportation in 2024

Across the United States, there are millions of individuals working as truck drivers and in other regulated transportation roles. This workforce plays a vital role in the economy, but the demand for new drivers continues to create challenges for carriers. Recruitment is not the only issue, retaining current drivers has increasingly proven to be an area of concern for employers, too. Strategic planning is a must for carriers looking to respond to these issues in ways that drive growth and contribute to success.

Exploring Automatic Criminal Record Relief & Examples

Possessing a criminal record can create many barriers and close doors to individuals seeking new opportunities to improve their lives. Problems with obtaining employment aren't uncommon for such individuals, and many efforts have taken place nationwide to expand opportunities for those with a record. Legislative efforts to offer individuals a "clean slate" have taken place across the United States. While some criminal record sealing and expungement processes require a court petition or a legal motion, automatic criminal record relief has grown to be an option in more states.

The Changing Role of Credit Checks

The nature of recruitment and hiring has undergone some large shifts over the last five years. From the economic and social disruption of a global health crisis to the spread of remote work, employers and job applicants alike have had to navigate new challenges. For businesses, having the right solutions for identifying individuals to hire has only grown more important. Where do credit checks for employment fit into this shifting landscape?

An Overview of Pay Transparency and Salary History Laws

When can an employer ask a job applicant about how much money they’ve made at prior job roles? What information related to pay scales should an employer disclose? Across the country, legislation exists to address these questions related to salary history and pay transparency. Here’s what to know about the state of these laws today.

About AI-Driven Employment Decisions in Small Business

The rise and spread of artificial intelligence-powered solutions has already had a big impact on industries around the world. Opportunities to streamline processes and engage with automation on a deeper level seem to be everywhere. This expanding availability has already led many employers to investigate or adopt the use of AI, including automated employment decision tools (AEDTs), in their processes.

10 Tips for Improved Candidate Experiences

The hiring process centers around identifying job applicants that are the best fit for a position. To that end, it can be easy for a business to focus only on its needs and the experiences of its recruiters and hiring managers. Neglecting the quality of the candidate experience during the hiring process can have troublesome impacts, as building a reputation as a good place to work starts early.