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Thought leadership pieces from seasoned experts in the identity & background screening field
Where and How to Get a Background Check
Discover how to get a background check for employment, why a criminal background check is important, and what to look for in a background check company.
8 Modern Background Checking Services
Modern background check programs rely on these background checking services for comprehensive coverage. Find out how you match up.
Guide to Employment Background Check Compliance
Employment background check compliance can be complex. Dive into this overview of the FCRA, EEOC, and the ban the box regulations.
Recap: 2016 Annual MLK Day of Service
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP January 19 2016 Every year, we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day with a Day of Service. This annual event is one of our many “Best Place to Work” practices and provides a great opportunity to boost morale, engage employees,...
How Can You Prepare for a Background Check?
A background check is a thorough look into a job applicant’s past that can help a company decide if the potential hire is worth their investment. This screening can provide a plethora of information, including your previous employment, education, or criminal...
Protect Youth Sports with Background Checks
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP December 3 2015While background checks are often associated with drug tests and reference checks, there are many other screenings that are useful in providing a comprehensive history of your employees. Whether it is Pee-Wee football...
Do NOT Google that candidate!
Pre-employment background checks are used by over 80 percent of businesses to determine a candidate’s job eligibility. The information provided in a background check can include criminal history, education and employment verification, MVR records, drug testing, and...
Should part-time staff undergo background checks?
You usually run background checks on potential employees to verify that these future staff members will be a good investment for your company. However, you may consider background checks for part-time staff to be a waste of time due to the often quick turnover and...
How Millennials lose out on dream jobs due to their education
As recent college graduates, Millennials compete for the best entry level positions in their degree of study. Add to that the low unemployment rate of 5.1%, the competition for getting hired is tough. College graduates have a few advantages, including a base...