What should we do if a candidate asks us not to contact their current employer?

by | Aug 27, 2022 | Human Resources

Answer from Shawna, SHRM-CP: It’s ultimately up to you, but we’d generally recommend that you honor the request. The candidate may have a good reason for asking you not to contact their current employer. They may fear retaliation if their manager gets wind of their...

Can we do reference checks for only certain roles?

by | Jul 10, 2022 | Business Tips, Employment Law, Human Resources

Answer from Daniel, SHRM-CP: Yes, as long as you’re not discriminating based on protected classes or characteristics, you can conduct reference checks for certain roles but not others. For example, you may decide that supervisory roles or positions with access to...

The Ins and Outs of Checking References

by | Aug 7, 2017 | Business Tips, General News, Payroll

  Over the past decade or so, references have fallen out of favor. This is unfortunate, because they are the best indicator of potential success a company can receive about prospective candidates. References are not just a formality — they are necessary to ensure...