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,...
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...
What are some current trends in recruitment tech? What can you use to make hiring go more smoothly? Here are the tools people are leveraging today. As a recruiter, technology can be a huge advantage. It can save you time, reduce the hours your staff spends sifting...
It’s every hiring manager’s nightmare. You hire a candidate who seems like a great fit. You’re confident this person will make a difference in their role, and you even see advancement potential. Except that it’s all a lie. You find out, to your great embarrassment,...
Seeing a candidate through the perspective of another professional is extremely valuable, and the most trusted and reliable way to get the whole picture. What makes a Good reference check? Anyone running their own business knows that hiring someone is an important...