By Eric B. Meyer Yesterday, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued updated Enforcement Guidance on employer use of arrest and conviction … Read more
Keeping Em’ Honest: Responding to the National Background Check Report
Earlier this month, the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) published a report damning the background screening industry for what they characterize as a … Read more
Pre-Screening Candidates: 3 Ways to Help Make the Right Hiring Decision
Providing a safe and secure work environment is a top priority for companies these days due to concern of increased workplace violence, fraud, and … Read more
Is the EEOC Trying to End Credit Reports on Job Candidates Entirely?
It’s no secret that both state and federal governments have been scrutinizing the practice of employment background screening like never before, and … Read more
Background Survey: Qualifications Are More Important Than Criminal Record
When it comes to background screening, employers need to continue to “thread the needle.” That’s the analysis from the 2012 employer … Read more
You’re Hired! But Not With That Credit Score
As we move more into the New Year, the job market gives some signs that it may finally be starting to pick up the pace. According to Career Builder’s … Read more
Jerry Sandusky Denied Employment After 2010 Background Check
Philadelphia TV stations are reporting that former Penn State assistant coach Jerry Sandusky was denied the opportunity to coach at a local college last … Read more
3 Tips to Help Guide Your Social Media Check on a Potential New Hire
By Eric B. Meyer According to this recent SHRM survey, only 18 percent of companies have used social media to screen job candidates. Most cite the legal … Read more
Social Media Employee Screening: If You Do It, Make Sure You Do It Right
Editor’s note: The TLNT Radio show is a weekly podcast where we talk to the top minds in talent management. New episodes are posted here at TLNT every … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Devil or Angel? Don’t Look at Candidates That Way
It is human nature to look for like-minded others who share our values and opinions, but it’s in your best interest to curb this tendency when evaluating … Read more