The Do’s ans Don’ts of Reference checks and Pre-screening As an HR professional, handling new hires is a significant part of your job. Two things can make a notable difference in how effective you are. They are: how you handle pre-screening new applicants,...
Everyone is looking for ways to do more with less. You probably have a lot of hats in your HR department. While hiring is one of the most important, there’s no doubt you wish you could optimize your time a bit better. Imagine if you could only do interviews (phone or...
Why automated reference checks are better than calling? Have you ever wished you could spend your time at work on something other than calling references and leaving voicemails? You’re not alone. HR departments around the country need a better way to handle reference...
Is checking references a good sign? The good news is that most companies do. More than 80% of HR departments regularly conduct reference checks. They can uncover information about dates of previous employment, eligibility, salary history, and more. One reason...
How can you identify top candidates? – it’s as easy as adding pre-screening questions to your hiring process. When you look through applications, you probably wish you had a way to see through the resume. To be able to see past the wording and polish and find out who...
