Insights & Resources

Learn exactly what recruiters may legally check—from criminal history to social media—and what they must avoid, in a concise compliance guide.

Discover if it's legal to research candidates online before hiring. Learn EEOC, FCRA, state rules, dos and don'ts, and best practices for recruiters.

Learn proven tactics to triple employee referral program participation—gamify, empower managers, target communications, and boost urgency for real results.

Discover the best employee referral program software for small businesses. Learn what to look for, avoid costly bloat, and evaluate tools for under 500 employees.

Learn how TA leaders can verify 500 resumes weekly with AI, tiered policies, and SLAs—boosting speed without sacrificing accuracy.

Learn fast, reliable ways to verify employment history without phone calls—LinkedIn, registries, web archives, and automated tools.

Discover the essential features of employee referral software that truly integrates with Greenhouse—bi‑directional sync, tagging, source tracking, and red‑flag warnings.

Discover what free employee referral software really offers—core features, hidden limits, upgrade triggers, FAQs, and a SmartRefer CTA.

Discover the key differences between SmartShield and traditional background checks. Learn which solution fits your hiring needs best.

Discover which referral platform fits your business best. Compare SmartRefer vs ERIN on pricing, free plans, gamification, ATS integrations, and more.

Uncover the 5 most common resume lies recruiters miss—date inflation, phantom employers, inflated titles, fabricated skills, and ghost degrees—and learn expert tips to detect each one.