{"id":386,"date":"2023-01-19T18:18:30","date_gmt":"2023-01-19T19:18:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/isar-international.com\/?p=386"},"modified":"2023-09-26T16:02:32","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T16:02:32","slug":"how-to-be-compliant-during-the-hiring-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/isar-international.com\/index.php\/2023\/01\/19\/how-to-be-compliant-during-the-hiring-process\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Be Compliant During the Hiring Process"},"content":{"rendered":"

When designing a great hiring experience, interview timelines and candidate flow are often top-of-mind. But the hiring process<\/a> itself is full of potential compliance risks – from collecting and storing applicant data to monitoring the hiring process itself.<\/p>\n

With data breaches<\/a> becoming increasingly prevalent, even in popular third-party HR platforms, it\u2019s more important than ever for organizations to put preventative measures in place. By understanding the risks, developing policies and procedures to mitigate them, and training HR staff on how to identify and address them, you can ensure a compliant hiring process.<\/p>\n

1. Understand the hiring process and which compliance risks are associated with it<\/h2>\n

The hiring process can be complex. In addition to ensuring that your candidates have a smooth and positive experience, it’s also important to understand the compliance risks. Several potential risks can arise during the hiring process. For example discrimination, failure to follow proper procedures or even bribery. The first step to preventing these risks is to simply be aware of them.<\/p>\n

Discrimination is perhaps the most common compliance risk associated with the hiring process. Discrimination claims<\/a> can occur when an employer improperly considers an applicant’s race, religion, gender, age, or other protected characteristic when making hiring decisions. It can also occur if an employer uses pre-employment tests or screening devices that have a disparate impact on certain groups of people.<\/p>\n

Another common compliance risk is failure to follow proper procedures. This can happen when an employer doesn’t follow the required steps in the hiring process. For example, neglecting to conduct background checks or verify references. It can also occur if an employer doesn’t keep accurate records of the hiring process or fails to provide adequate notice of job openings.<\/p>\n

Bribery is another potential compliance risk that can arise during the hiring process. This occurs when an employer offers a potential employee something of value in exchange for accepting a job offer. Bribery is illegal in many jurisdictions and can lead to serious consequences for the employer and employee involved.<\/p>\n

These are not the only compliance risks associated with hiring but are the most common. By understanding how these situations occur and taking steps to avoid them, you can help ensure a compliant and positive hiring process for your organization.<\/p>\n

2. Develop policies and procedures to mitigate compliance risks<\/h2>\n

The hiring process is full of data collection. From initial applications to candidate screenings<\/a>, a lot of confidential information is shared between parties.<\/p>\n

If your organization has adopted any HR platforms, it\u2019s important to note that these tools often come with their own associated risks. They can be incredibly helpful for streamlining hiring procedures and even mitigating some of the risks we\u2019ve discussed. However, they aren\u2019t immune to data breaches.<\/p>\n

When developing policies and procedures to mitigate compliance risks, you should:<\/p>\n