For organizations that conduct background checks, 2025 was not just about tracking new laws. It was about rethinking how ...

(TNS) — California bars employers from asking job applicants about their physical or mental health, at least until they've been offered a job. But an occupational health company requires job-seekers ...

As companies seek out the best employees, biases in employment screening can threaten to sabotage their efforts. While the age of open data can provide more information on potential employees, it can ...

Criminal record checks are at four-year highs in North America, Asia, EMEA and Latin America. Drug screening is common in North America; the US has seen many states loosen rules on marijuana.

So, what does all this mean for the HR leaders reading this? It means 2026 will be a year to re-evaluate your screening ...

Question: Can we mandate a drug screening upon hire for some job types and not others? Answer: For some categories of heavily regulated jobs, such as those overseen by the U.S. Department of ...

Companies are more regularly using computer-screening tools to scan resumes and decide which candidates deserve interviews. (Getty Images) If your resume doesn’t impress a computer, it might end up in ...

The growth of online databases and a multimillion dollar background-check industry have made it easy for employers to find out reams of information about potential hires. The Associated Press reports ...

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Recruiting new staff members represents a significant investment for any organization. Proper screening of candidates will minimize the risk inherent in the selection process. But where does that ...