Rewind: A Look Back at our Favorite Blogs from 2023
We look back at our favorite blog posts from 2023.
This past year, businesses grappled with unprecedented challenges in the realm of HR. A complex macroeconomic environment reshaped global recruitment landscapes, forcing organizations to seek innovative approaches to attract, screen, and retain top talent.
Our blog served as a valuable resource for HR professionals throughout 2023, tackling crucial topics including compliance updates, evolving drug screening policies, and offering glimpses into the lives of our own team members. As we close out the year, let's revisit some of our most popular and thought-provoking blog posts.
Global Background Screening and Talent Acquisition Trends
Just a few decades ago, background screening was primarily an American practice. Today, it has blossomed into a global imperative, with employers worldwide recognizing the value of mitigating risk by understanding their workforce. As a global company, HireRight is uniquely positioned to leverage our international teams' expertise in local laws and customs, enabling us to provide exceptional service to our customers on a global scale. This allows us to navigate the diverse landscape of international regulations while maintaining a consistent and reliable approach to background screening.
HireRight's Global Benchmark Report captured valuable insights from thousands of HR, risk, and talent acquisition leaders around the globe, offering a comprehensive picture of how companies are adapting their strategies for finding, screening and retaining talent. Guy Abramo, HireRight’s President and CEO kicked off the report with a thought-provoking summary of the key global trends. He highlighted the ongoing impact of macro-economic conditions on recruitment landscapes, emphasizing the need for agility and innovation within the HR function. Ko Hui Yen, SVP and Managing Director of APAC and India provided insights into the unique challenges and opportunities employers face in the region, including the rise of remote work and talent retention. Peter Cleverton, SVP and Managing Director of EMEA, shared with us the importance of retention, DE&I, and employment checks for employers.
Drug Screening Trends
Navigating the ever-shifting legal landscape surrounding drug use—in particular marijuana use—can be challenging for employers. As societal acceptance of cannabis grows, legislation is moving toward stricter anti-discrimination measures for medical users and even comprehensive recreational legalization. To help navigate this complex terrain, HireRight's Associate General Counsel, Alonzo Martinez, provided insights into the U.S. legislation impacting background screening in 2023.
Additionally, our Chief Medical Officer, Todd Simo, offered guidance on navigating drug testing in the face of varying state laws and the potential impact of CBD in our blog post "Can CBD Impact Drug Testing Results? What Employers Need to Know." To further guide employers, we offered considerations for implementing a reasonable suspicion drug testing program.The healthcare industry has faced massive workforce challenges in the last few years, including maintaining a strong drug screening program for applicants. We took a deep dive into these challenges, looking at what drug screening in healthcare looks like post-pandemic, and how to improve background screening turnaround times.
#LifeAtHireRight Learning More About Our Team Members
Perhaps our favorite blog topics are those around our team members! We love to hear directly from teams in our offices (and remotely) around the globe in our #LifeAtHireRight series. These posts provide insights into what it is like to work at HireRight and an opportunity to hear from our team members in their own words. HireRight's commitment to community and employee engagement continued throughout the year. We were thrilled to sponsor the HR Tech Conference in Las Vegas once again, where our employees had the opportunity to connect and collaborate in person. For International Women's Day, the employee-led affinity group WorldWideWomen highlighted stories of members who embrace equity across the globe. Our PRIDE affinity group shared their activities celebrating PRIDE month throughout the company, including a comprehensive guide to inclusive language for employers. Finally, our Mental Health affinity group recognized Mental Health Awareness Month by sharing their history and ongoing efforts to raise awareness within HireRight.
This is a small selection of our favorite blogs from this year. We encourage you to explore the HireRight Blog and discover even more valuable insights.
Stay tuned for an annual recap of our compliance blogs from Alonzo Martinez, coming in early 2024.
Release Date: December 28, 2023
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