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Worried About A Compliant Background Screening Process?

Jan 31, 2017 9:52:21 AM

Scary scenarios are blasted over the news quite often these days.

“Company 123 has broken "Ban the Box" rules"

"Company 456 has been sued for millions because of negligent hiring practices"

"Company 789 is liable for big bucks because their hiring practices are discriminatory"

These examples are proof that it's time to take your background check process seriously. While it may seem overwhelming to try to create and execute compliant hiring practices, all it takes is a bit of organization and education.

Topics: background screening company, Hiring, background check, Data Facts, background screening practices, employer compliance

Five Actions HR Should Take If Someone Doesn't Pass A Background Check

Posted by Susan McCullah

Sep 23, 2016 9:45:30 AM

So, you found a job candidate that seems well-qualified, honest, and ready to fill your open position.

When you receive their background screening report, however, you see that, Ba-Bam, they are not going to work out.

Perhaps their background check uncovered a felony

Topics: Background screening, background check, Good hiring practices, Litigation avoidance, background screening practices, employer compliance

"Instant" is Bad for Coffee AND Background Searches

Posted by Susan McCullah

Jun 27, 2016 10:11:34 AM

The 21st century is the age of instant. From texts, pictures, and phone calls, to finding the name of the boy who played the youngest Brady kid, we have information and communication at our fingertips, available in seconds.

Is that why employers are crazy about the idea of an instant background check?

We hear about them everyday from clients, and competitors constantly tout instant criminal records searches returned in seconds.

Topics: credit checks, background check, Litigation avoidance, background screening practices, background check services

Top Mistakes HR Makes In Screening Their Talent

Posted by Susan McCullah

Jun 10, 2016 10:48:07 AM

Background screening practices are an integral part of savvy talent management. Companies with comprehensive, consistent background check plans are more likely to eliminate potential employees who would pose risk to the workplace. Background screening helps bring to light false qualification claims and unsavory activities that would be detrimental to a business.

Topics: background screening company, criminal records search, EEOC, background checks, background screening practices

Worried About A Compliant Background Screening Process?

Five Actions HR Should Take If Someone Doesn't Pass A Background Check

"Instant" is Bad for Coffee AND Background Searches

Top Mistakes HR Makes In Screening Their Talent

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