Background Checking

Criminal-Background Checks, Social-Media Screening on the Rise

Employers need to balance speed with risk when it comes to vetting candidates' backgrounds.
Tom Starner is a freelance writer based in Philadelphia who has been covering the human resource space and all of its component processes for over two decades. He can be reached at [email protected] View Article
Tom Starner
Thu Mar 21st, 2019 | 2 min read

Here are a Few Ways to Dodge Runaway Wages

Two decades after last facing a tight labor market, employers are once again looking for ways to fill jobs.
Peter Cappelli is HRE’s Talent Management columnist. He is the George W. Taylor Professor of Management and director of the Center for Human Resources at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He hosts "In the Workplace" on SiriusXM Channel 111 with Dan O'Meara. View Article
Peter Cappelli
Thu Nov 1st, 2018 | 3 min read

Four Reasons to Be Excited About Blockchain

Blockchain will be the next big thing in HR and recruiting.
Ruben Moreno
Mon Oct 8th, 2018 | 3 min read

How CareerBuilder is Preparing For a New Era

Incoming CEO Irina Novoselsky anticipates a future without desktops—or job boards.
Andrew R. McIlvaine is senior editor for talent acquisition at HRE. He oversees coverage of talent acquisition and recruiting and also edits the weekly Recruiting Trends Bulletin e-newsletter and its associated website, RecruitingTrends.com. View Article
Andrew R. McIlvaine
Wed Sep 26th, 2018 | 3 min read

Resume Fabrications Are on the Rise

A competitive market may lead to more fabrications by candidates. What can recruiters do?
Catherine Aldrich is vice president of operations at background-screening company HireRight. View Article
Catherine Aldrich
Mon Jul 30th, 2018 | 4 min read

Rolling Background Checks Are Rising

The concept of checking up on current workers is starting to gain traction, particularly in manufacturing and retail.
Tom Starner is a freelance writer based in Philadelphia, who has been covering the human resource space and all its component processes for over two decades. View Article
Tom Starner
Tue Jul 24th, 2018 | 3 min read

So, How Do You Spot Great HR Hires?

Talent-acquisition leaders should carefully evaluate HR candidates for crucial skill sets that will be vital for success.
Evette Baker is the President for Sparks Group and is a proven leader in the staffing and recruiting industry. She possesses extensive expertise in building and leading high performance teams. View Article
Evette Baker
Thu Jun 14th, 2018 | 4 min read

Illegal Immigration Raids Increasing

The Trump administration is taking its tough talk on immigration directly to the workplace.
Web Editor Michael J. O’Brien has been with HRE for more than a decade. He holds a degree in economics from Boston College. View Article
Michael J. O'Brien
Tue Jan 16th, 2018 | 3 min read