New Study Shows U.S. Background Checks Are Universal and Driven by Safety Concerns

By HR Vendor News | July 31, 2017

In the U.S., background checks have become virtually universal, driven first and foremost by the need to keep employees and customers safe, according to new research conducted by HR.com in partnership with the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS). Research results from the study are published in a white paper, “National Survey: Employers Universally…

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HRO Today and CSS Release Pre-employment Screening Study

By HR Vendor News | July 25, 2017

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release HRO Today and CSS Release Pre-employment Screening Study Nearly One Third of Employers Don’t Screen for Trouble Philadelphia, PA – July 25, 2017 – HRO Today and Comprehensive Screening Solutions (CSS) have announced the release of its pre-employment screening study: Catch Me if You Can – How to Choose the…

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Employment Screening Resources Successfully Completes SOC 2 Type 2 Data Security Audit for 2017

By HR Vendor News | July 20, 2017

Employment Screening Resources(R) (ESR), a leading global background check firm, has announced that independent auditors conducting a SOC 2(R) Type 2 examination of ESR’s operations for the six month testing period of November 2016 through April 2017 have issued a SOC 2 Type 2 report that states ESR management maintained effective controls over the privacy,…

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Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) From HRCI Earns National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) Accreditation

By HR Vendor News | July 7, 2017

ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 7, 2017 — HR Certification Institute(R) (HRCI(R)) today announced that the National Council for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) has accredited the Associate Professional in Human Resources(TM) (aPHR(TM)), the newest HR credential from HRCI, which is awarded to professionals who can demonstrate foundational knowledge of HR and people-management practices. “With accreditation of the aPHR,…

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Research Shows How HR Is Being Transformed Through Self-Service Technology

By HR Vendor News | June 21, 2017

Employee self-service software has become a crucial workforce-communication technology, according to a new HR.com research. In partnership with Paycom Software, Inc., HR.com surveyed 705 HR professionals from a broad spectrum of organizations. The research found that, among organizations with over 5,000 employees, 94% agreed that “self-service portals are the most efficient way to provide employees…

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HR Professionals With Expired Credentials From HR Certification Institute (HRCI) May Be Eligible for One-Time-Only Reinstatement Program

By HR Vendor News | June 20, 2017

ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 20, 2017 – Human resource management professionals with expired HR Certification Institute(R) (HRCI(R)) credentials that lapsed between May 1, 2013, and May 31, 2017, may be eligible to participate in the HRCI Certification Reinstatement Program. The HRCI Certification Reinstatement Program is a one-time-only opportunity to provide a means of reinstatement for previously…

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