Staffing Blogs
The ATS Recruiting Smackdown: How your HCM Stacks Up to an All-In-One Talent Platform
This article, written by Alex Oliver, is reprinted with permission from iCIMS, a talent acquisition solutions provider. iCIMS marketplace is the largest ecosystem of integrated recruiting technologies. Wondering why organizations go with dedicated recruiting software...
Form 4506-C Required by March 2021 and Updates on CBSV Form SSA-89 and eCBSV
The IRS modified Form 4506-T. The new form will be required by March 2021. Form 4506-C is a superlative employer verification for up to 10 years. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) administers an income and employer verification solution called Form...
Why Does My Staffing Company Need to Conduct Background Investigations?
Why does my staffing company need to conduct background investigations? Staffing companies have unique needs, in that their role is to fill positions at other companies, often temporarily. It might seem, then, that there isn’t a need to conduct a background...
Can You Ask About Salary History on Job Applications in New York?
Can you ask about salary history on job applications in New York? In New York State, Governor Andrew Cuomo has released a bill for approval that would ban employers from seeking wage and salary histories from prospective employees. Ideally, this bill would help...
What is the 7-Year Rule in Background Checks?
What is the 7-Year Rule in Background Checks? If your company currently conducts background checks, you might have a policy for how to deal with adverse findings. As you might be aware, adverse findings are anything that contradicts an employee’s statement on their...
Applicant Tracking Systems and Background Investigation Integration
Applicant Tracking Systems and Background Investigation Integration As a busy employer or human resources professional, you likely understand the great investment of time necessary to follow the hiring process from start to finish. Posting job listings, vetting...
4 Reasons Staffing Companies Can’t Afford to Skip Background Investigations
4 Reasons Staffing Companies Can't Afford to Skip Background Investigations Staffing companies have unique needs, in that the individuals they hire might or might not fall under their company’s jurisdiction when it comes to liability. Businesses who use staffing...
4 Things to Consider when Hiring in New York State
4 Things to Consider when Hiring in New York State Are you an employer in New York State? If you are doing any hiring, you’ll need to familiarize yourself with the state’s laws for hiring practices. Specifics as to what you can and cannot ask potential employees are...
4 Reasons Healthcare Facilities Need Pre-Employment Background Checks
4 Reasons Healthcare Facilities Need Pre-Employment Background Checks Pre-employment background investigations are important in all industries. In the healthcare industry, however, they couldn’t be more critical. Medical professionals are privy to extensive amounts of...
FCRA Violations: How to Avoid a Lawsuit when Conducting Background Investigations
FCRA Violations: How to Avoid a Lawsuit when Conducting Background Investigations Background investigations are a critical component of the hiring process. In today's complicated world, it is irresponsible not to verify the reliability, safety, and qualifications of...