In the debate about whether to search for candidates online before they’re hired, here’s another reason hiring managers may consider doing so:
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Tags: background check, LinkedIn, resume
Not all employers conduct background checks for every position they hire. But as this recent court case shows, sometimes they’re just plain necessary.
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Tags: background check, negligent hiring
Your company offers a candidate the job — then rescinds after his background check uncovers a felony conviction. He sues, claiming he was promised a job, quit his old position and bought a house in preparation to relocate. Who wins?
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Tags: background check, Microsoft, offer letter, promise
Background checks can be a hassle for HR, but a recent report shows why they’re still important.
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Tags: ADP, background check, credit checks, criminal records
Imagine this situation: A few employees have reported personal items missing from their workspaces — and it all began shortly after a new employee started.
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Tags: background check, new hire, theft
HR pros like to know a fair amount about job applicants before their companies hire them. But that’s nothing compared to what the upcoming Obama administration wants to find out about its employees.
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Tags: application, background check, Obama
Experts say more phony resumes could appear now that more people are desperate for jobs. Here’s one way to spot the lies.
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Tags: background check, executives, resume fraud
It’s one of HR’s worst nightmares: An employee’s injured after an attack by a co-worker. If it turns out the attacker had a history of violent behavior, can the company be sued for hiring him?
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The practice of performing impromptu background checks online is become more common among hiring managers. Are they in danger of breaking the law?
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Tags: background check, Facebook, Myspace, social networking
