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In my role I know that mitigating risks when hiring is crucial for ensuring that new employees are a good fit and that legal, financial, and operational risks are minimized. Here are several strategies you can implement to reduce risks in the hiring process: ➡Thorough Background Checks - (would be inappropiate for me not to mention it😁) Criminal Record Checks: Ensure candidates don’t have a history that would put the company at risk. Employment History Verification: Verify past work experience, checking for gaps in employment or exaggerations. Education Verification: Confirm the accuracy of any degrees, certifications, or qualifications listed. ➡Structured Interviews Behavioral Interviewing: Use structured, behavior-based interview questions to assess how candidates have handled real-life situations. Multiple Interviewers: Involve several people in the interview process to get different perspectives. Standardized Criteria: Ensure that candidates are evaluated based on standardized criteria to avoid bias and ensure fairness. ➡Reference Checks Speak with former supervisors or colleagues to get an insight into the candidate’s strengths, weaknesses, and reliability. Ask specific questions about the candidate's ability to handle challenges, work in teams, and how they’ve performed under pressure. ➡Skill Assessments Implement practical tests or assignments to evaluate the candidate’s skill set before hiring, particularly for technical or specialized roles. Use assessments for problem-solving, communication, or job-specific tasks to confirm they meet your requirements. ➡Probation Period Trial Employment: Incorporate a probationary period (e.g., 3-6 months) to evaluate the employee's fit within the company, their performance, and their cultural alignment. Clear Expectations: Set clear goals and expectations during this time, allowing for regular feedback and the option to terminate if things aren’t working out. Ever considered reference checks? Find out how HireRight does it: https://lnkd.in/gneVWwXV

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The biggest concern with pre-employment screening? The cost and wait times. But if you’re not ready to invest in finding the right hire, you need to reassess. The real worry? Your top candidate could be all show and no substance. Faked degrees, inflated titles, hidden pasts—how far will people go? Let’s hear your thoughts! #HiringConcerns #NoMoreFakes #InvestInPeople

Ever had that "Damn, I really wish I would have checked references before I hired that person" kinda feeling? Join the club. But when we do reference checks (and do them RIGHT), it can be the difference between: ✅making a smart, confident hiring decision, OR ⭕ suffering the costly consequences of a bad hire. Put together a short workshop that outlines exactly how to approach reference calls. Check it. Link in the comments ⬇️ #PrivateEquity #Hiring #HumanCapital #Talent

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These are the top 5 hiring challenges that many companies are facing today. Is your company dealing with any of them? If so, contact your nearest PrideStaff Financial location today for staffing solutions.

Did you know it takes an average of 42 days to fill a position? And that’s if everything goes smoothly. When time is money, can you afford that? By working with me, you can cut that time in half while ensuring you get the best candidates. Let’s speed up your hiring process! #TimeIsMoney #RecruitingEfficiency #BusinessGrowth

Are you aware of the terms finders, minders, grinders and binders? If not, you should be! These are key roles in professional service firms that can dramatically impact your BD, marketing and recruiting efforts. Read our most recent blog.

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We know that companies get frustrated with the volume of outreach they receive from employment firms so we thought we would have some fun with it! Don’t take this too seriously, we understand your frustration but if we don’t help people get out to work, our business fails so it is a necessary step for us. If you are ever looking to compare staffing firms, start at ClearlyRated.com where PrideStaff has won the Best of Staffing in both talent and clients for 15 straight years. #hiring #tampabay #staffing