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Seasonal Background Screening: Who Did You Hire?

For those of us who hire seasonal employees, we're getting into one of two modes at the office: (1) Slow time to catch up on a few things, or (2)...

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5 Tips: Better Background Screen Results

As an end user, you have a lot of impact when it comes to getting a background screen request off to a good start, trickling down to results,...

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Why NY let 8% of Pre-K Employees Go after Background Screening

Running a background screen on current employees is just as valuable as running them on new hires. This important issue is brought to light when NY...

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Names: a HUGE impact on your background screen results!

Have you ever submitted a background request and noticed a typo afterward?What did you do?  Do you know what information might have been affected as...

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Ban-The-Box: and New Jersey Makes 13 (…plus 60 some odd cities)

Ban-The-Box is a growing trend with no signs of stopping. There are similarities among the various pieces of legislation that can help you...

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How To Deal with a Dispute

Your applicant just told you something was incorrect on their report. Is it true or are they just trying to get the job? How do you make sure? What...

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Beef Up Your Background Screening - Part III: Current Employees

You’ve verified the applicant has a clean record, completed their education, is fully licensed, and is highly recommended by their former employers....

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Beef Up Your Background Screening - Part II: Resume Verifications

It’s important to review your current background screening program at regular intervals, focusing on any adding new products that may enhance your...

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Adverse Action Letters: Is it time to review your policy?

ad-verse ac-tion \ad-'vers 'ak-shən\ verb: In terms of background checks, an action that denies an individual employment, promotion, transfer, or...

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Why using a professional agency for pre-employment background screening is best practice

By investigating an applicant’s history during the pre-employment background screening process, companies have the ability to gain insight into the...

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