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of those that rescreen only do so when employees are promoted/change roles

48%improvement from 2012

5%

of employers do screen these employees in 2017. (In 2012, only 41% did)

86%of employers

rescreen these employees

10%of the workforce consists of contingent/nontraditional

employees

40%

did not have a marijuana policy79%

2012

report no plans to change their existing drug policy

A decade of hiring trends shows how the workforce has evolved. To find and retain top talent, it’s essential that employers meet this evolution with a stronger screening

program – or risk falling behind the curve.

78%2017

One way to uncover fabrications is by rescreening post-hire… but most employers don’t.

of employers cited talent management as a top challenge

29%say it’s their top challenge

66%

Talent acquisition and retention is a bigger challenge than ever in 2017.

verify U.S. backgrounds

15%screen international employees (6% less than last year)

13%

International employees?Increasing, but few organizations have a global screening policy.

IN 2009 IN 2017

Can proper screening practices help?

of employers uncovered a lie/misrepresentation on a resume66% of employers uncovered

a lie/misrepresentation on a resume85%

20172008

Did you know candidates still regularly fabricate their resumes?

And what about contingent/nontraditional employees?

What about drug policies? Are they evolving?

NOPE. Not even with the

new marijuana legislation.

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