The case for delaying background checks
August 11th 2021 by Carline Colvin @ www.hrdive.com
Criminal background checks are sometimes seen as the cornerstone of workplace safety. These audits show felony and misdemeanor convictions, pending criminal cases and incarceration history as an adult.
Many diversity and inclusion strategists, however, are asking employers to re-examine their interest in a candidate's criminal history. Instead of using background checks to whittle down a candidate pool, advocates recommend that recruiters do background checks after they've already made an offer.