Competition for jobs is high, and many candidates will go to great lengths to stand out — including lie to you.
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Tags: dishonesty, employment gaps, FakeResume, lies, reference checks
When you get a reference request for an ex-employee you can’t honestly recommend, what’s the best way to respond?
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Some bad news for HR pros trying to gather as much info as they can about potential employees:
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Tags: managers, reference checks
Reference checks are a key part of the hiring process. But who’s the right person to conduct them?
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Tags: managers, reference checks
Companies often withhold negative information about former employees to avoid defamation claims. But here’s how being too positive can cause legal problems.
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Our team of experts fields real-life questions about every-day HR issues. Today’s topic: how to loosen tight-lipped reference contacts.
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Tags: answers, reference checks, screening
There’s a new recruiting metrics model so how do you stack up? Learn about what to measure, when and how to measure and communicate results to senior management.
