Screening / Assessment

InfoMart's Verified Watch List Protects Against Unverified Sanctions Searches

By HR Vendor News | July 21, 2017

Atlanta, GA – July 21, 2017 – InfoMart, a leading provider of global background and identity screening, has replaced industry-standard sanctions searches with Verified Watch List, an alternative to basic terror watch list searches that is compliant with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The company, which is accredited by the National Association of Professional…

HRO Today Releases Worker Confidence Index Study for First Quarter 2017

By HR Vendor News | July 20, 2017

HRO Today Releases Worker Confidence Index Study for First Quarter 2017 Index Increased for the Fifth Straight Quarter and Set a New Level Philadelphia, PA – July 20, 2017 – HRO Today announced that it has released its Worker Confidence Index Study for the first quarter of 2017. The Worker Confidence Index (WCI) – one…

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,…

InfoMart Acquires Global Information Source

By HR Vendor News | July 12, 2017

Atlanta, GA – July 12, 2017 – InfoMart, an NAPBS-accredited provider of customizable global background screening solutions, announced today that it has acquired Global Information Source (GIS), a worldwide background screening firm with over twenty years of experience in candidate screening. The Board of Directors unanimously approved the acquisition. Terms of the transaction were not…

Simple 'Attention to Detail' Test Dramatically Improves Quality of Hire

By HR Vendor News | July 12, 2017

We know that every job description calls for “Attention to Detail” as a required skill, regardless of what position is being advertised. We have an Attention to Detail test that our clients LOVE using as a pre-screen tool in their hiring process. I am wondering if you’d be interested in featuring our ‘new and improved’…

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,…

HRO Today Releases Study: Best Practices in Sales Recruiting Drive Time-to-Fill Down and Sales Up

By HR Vendor News | July 6, 2017

HRO Today and WilsonHCG Release Study: Best Practices in Sales Recruiting Drive Time-to-Fill Down and Sales Up Philadelphia, PA – July 6, 2017 – SharedXpertise, publisher of HRO Today, and WilsonHCG, a leading global talent solutions provider, have announced the release of their study: Best Practices in Sales Recruiting Drive Time-to-Fill Down and Sales Up.…

Investor and Staffing Industry Leader, Stuart Olsten, Acquires Majority Interest in HarQen

By HR Vendor News | July 5, 2017

Milwaukee, WI – June 28, 2017 – Investor and staffing industry expert, Mr. Stuart Olsten, announced the acquisition of the majority interest in HarQen, LLC, a Milwaukee-based talent acquisition software development company. A HarQen board member for seven years, Stuart Olsten will serve as the executive chairman of the company. He is renowned for his…

ClearCompany and ADP Announce Partnership and Industry-Leading Integration

By HR Vendor News | June 30, 2017

BOSTON, M.A., (June 29, 2017) – ClearCompany, the leading talent management software solution that helps companies identify, hire and engage more A-players, today announced a partnership and industry-leading integration with ADP, the comprehensive global provider of cloud-based Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions that unite HR, payroll, talent, time, tax and benefits administration. Together, customers of…

InfoMart's EVP of Sales, Bryn Palena, Accepted to the Forum of Executive Women

By HR Vendor News | June 28, 2017

June 28, 2017 – Bryn Palena, InfoMart’s executive vice president of sales, has been accepted to The Forum of Executive Women. The Forum is a membership organization comprised of the most influential executive women operating in and around the greater Philadelphia area. They work towards advancing the scope and quantity of visionary, powerful women in…