A Talogy study of 855 industrial hiring professionals found that rushing to fill entry-level roles leads to rising costs,declining productivity, and safety risks. Key stats: 73% felt pressure to hire quickly, 63% saw reduced productivity,56% reported poor work…
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New Background Screening Law Aims to Make Nursing, Healthcare Safer
A new law in Florida makes background screenings simpler by requiring the Agency for Health Care Administration(AHCA) to set up a public website detailing who needs a screening and how to get one. It allows reuse of screeningnumbers across multiple organizations,…
$27M Verdict Warns Employers: Vet and Train Employees or Pay the Price
A jury in Franklin County, Ohio, awarded $27 million to the estate of Gregory Coleman Jr., who was fatally beaten bytwo security guards outside a bar. The bar’s ownership was held 80 percent responsible even though the assaultoccurred on public property. The verdict…
Job Seeker Says Paycom Background Check Included Twin Brother’s Charges
A job candidate is suing Paycom after a background check misattributed his twin brother’s misdemeanor and felonycharges to him, causing a rescinded a job offer even after the error was corrected. The lawsuit alleges Paycom reliedon name and birthdate matching rather…
New Survey Reveals Which Generation Lies the Most on Their Resumes — & What They’re Lying About
A recent survey by Career.io reveals that nearly half (47%) of Gen Z job seekers admit to falsifying details on theirresumes, making them the most likely generation to do so. Common fabrications include exaggerating jobresponsibilities (28%), inflating work experience…
Florida Firefighter Charged with Arson was Hired at Another Fire Department
A Florida firefighter, previously arrested in 2007 for setting a fire at a women’s club, was hired by Lake County FireRescue despite his expunged criminal record. Background checks, including those by the Florida Department of LawEnforcement, showed no criminal…
Employers Must Be Vigilant to Protect Against Security Risks from Fraudulent Hires
Employers must be vigilant against security risks arising from fraudulent job applications, which can lead to hackersinfiltrating organizations and accessing sensitive data. The FBI has issued warnings about these increasing threats.To mitigate risks, employers should…
Fake Job Seekers are Flooding U.S. Companies That are Hiring for Remote Positions, Tech CEOs Say
AI-driven job scams are rising, with fake candidates using deepfakes, stolen identities, and AI-generated resumes to land roles and infiltrate companies. By 2028, one in four job applicants may be fake, posing serious cybersecurity risks. U.S. firms have unknowingly…
Portion of Philadelphia Salary History Ban Ruled Unconstitutional
Philadelphia Federal Judge Mitchell S. Goldberg recently held that the portion of the city’s salary history ordinance that prohibits an employer from inquiring about a prospective employee’s wage history is unconstitutional because it violates the First Amendment’s…
What is Considered ‘Sexually Explicit’ in a Social Media Hiring Report?
With social media now providing an expansive amount of shared information, it is important for individuals to consider what could be deemed an inappropriate post to a potential employer. It is always important for employers to consider the context – in other words, a…







