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Cutting-edge technological solutions helping employers screen the right candidates for their companies: Global HR Research

In the highly competitive world we live in, pre-employment screening plays a vital role in ensuring that the right candidate is selected for a job. Pre-employment screening is a process that allows employers to verify information such as education and prior job history and performance. In addition, the screening process reveals essential information about a candidate's previous behavior, which can help an employer assess the potential risk posed by the candidate. Background checks save businesses from hiring any dangerous or unsavory individuals. Companies can lower insurance costs and avoid unnecessary lawsuits by only hiring people who clear a pre-employment screening. Hiring the wrong person is costly and frustrating.

Globally, there are various pre-employment screening companies that offer excellent services, among them Global HR Research stands out .In 2005, the concept behind Global HR Research began to take shape as there was a clear need for better employment screening technology and security to support talent acquisition processes. With deep expertise in the category, it has the critical insight to understand that both service and technology would need to function seamlessly to meet the accelerated time-to-talent challenges. Due to shrewd planning and considerable investment in its proprietary technology and customer support, GHRR’s reputation and size have steadily grown to make it one of the top innovators in the HR technology space. Today, it is one of the more advanced employment screening providers with deep industry expertise and highly intuitive technology coupled with best-in-class service.

Few industries that avail the services of GHRR

Construction

From new construction to redevelopments to infrastructure improvements, America is being built by the people you hire. With the right employment screening, you can be sure GHRR is up to the task. But with construction booming and labor shortages looming, you need an employment screening company that can help you identify qualified candidates easily and efficiently. That’s exactly what it does. GHRR give you the tools you need to make sure every new hire can be a trustworthy member of your team. The company handles criminal background checks, verify experience, and manage drug and health screenings, and so much more. And its team is trained on the latest regulations and requirements, so it can make sure your screening process passes inspection. Global HR Research empowers you with the tools you need to identify best-fit candidates quickly and easily. As an industry leader in intelligence, technology, and service, it can help you make smarter hiring decisions for your organization.

Government

You aren’t just hiring for your institution—you’re hiring on behalf of your constituents. That’s a job fit for only the best employment screeners. Here’s why GHRR deserve your vote. From city governments up to the federal level, when you’re hiring for government roles, you have to be assertive when implementing your new-hire program. After all, you’re responsible for protecting your existing employees, your constituencies, and your reputation.

GHRR knows that every new hire represents your governing body, and it’s critical to maintain confidence and credibility at every turn. And it understands the precise risk you face when bringing new hires into your agency. This isn’t the time to test out an unproven screening service. You need a proven partner that’s willing to work with you to create a comprehensive screening solution that meets your needs. At Global HR Research, it delivers award-winning support every step of the way.

Gig Economy

The gig workforce is as large as it is varied. From rideshare drivers to dog walkers to freelance content creators, GHRR’s gig-centric screening solution is smart enough to handle them all. Global HR Research empowers you with the tools to screen your candidates and protect your brand. As an industry leader in screening intelligence, technology, and service, it can help you make smarter hiring decisions in this shared economy. Building a workforce in the shared economy requires the same level of diligence as hiring salaried, full-time employees. You need the same accurate background checks and reliable identity verification, not to mention continuous monitoring solutions to protect your customers and your brand. GHRR designed a screening solution specifically for this revolutionary workforce, complete with everything you need to screen candidates quickly and efficiently. And it can customize your services based on the type of workers you hire and the level of risk you face. But it knows candidate screening is only the start. That’s why GHRR’s ongoing monitoring services give you real-time updates any time there’s a change to an employee’s criminal background, driving record, or license status. So, bring on the side hustlers.

Healthcare & life sciences

No matter the size of your facility or the focus of your organization, healthcare staffing comes with unique challenges. Luckily, it has got a finger on the pulse of hiring in healthcare. GHRR—which represents some of the largest healthcare systems in the U.S.—is a leading provider of healthcare screening. From talent shortages to prescreening candidates to maintaining the highest levels of compliance, there’s a lot standing between you and the perfect hire. And if you’re trying to screen candidates with outdated tools that don’t adapt to your specific needs, that’s adding to your stress .It’s time for an employment screening provider that understands just how hard it is to hire the right candidate in this industry. A partner who provides customized services and screening technology that adapts to your needs. One trained in the latest Joint Commission and state-specific health department requirements and regulations. GHRR guides you to arrive at the right candidates that cater to-notch services to their customers. Professional licenses are verified by going directly to the board that issued the license. Any restrictions or disciplinary actions on file with the state agency, issuing authority, organization, or association; license type; date of issue; date of expiration; and current status will be included in the final report.

Retail

With federal law requiring retail establishments to verify the employment eligibility of all new hires, it’s more important than ever to have an employment screening partner that understands your industry. From seasonal staffing surges to evolving hiring laws, you face plenty of challenges when hiring in the retail space. And with each new hire costing your company time and money, it’s important to find a screening partner that has experience in your industry—and keeps your bottom line in mind. Global HR Research has helped national retailers make positive hiring decisions for growth and stability, with deep industry knowledge, prompt turnaround times and a commitment to compliance. And it is ready to do the same for you .Because when proper programs and procedures are in place; your profit margin greatly increases.

Meet the leader behind the success of Global HR Research

Kevin Smith, Executive Chairman & CEO of Global HR Research brings over 25 years of experience in roles as operating partner, board director, interim executive management, management consulting, and operations management. Experience includes a broad range of industries and improvement areas, including strategic planning, marketing and sales, product development, operations, and foundational infrastructure, having worked with over 50 companies, ranging in size from $10M to $8B in revenue. Common focus across positions has been developing an integrated, cross-functional platform for growth and accelerated business performance, under lean resource availability. Kevin is currently Chairman and Operating Partner on Global HR Research and Republic Elite Interiors and was most recently an Operating Partner and Board member for Formation Brands. Before these roles, Kevin was a founding partner of CRG Partners Group and previously with management consulting firm George Group (now Accenture). Kevin received a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Texas A&M University.