Kristina Taylor Articles

Juniata College passed on Sandusky after background check

The child molestation case against former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky got worse last week when two more victims came forward with allegations that he sexually assaulted them during their time in The Second Mile, the children’s charity Sandusky...

Tips for employers on hiring smart

It’s no secret that the smartest employers hire professional employment screening services to handle the background checks of its would-be hires and employees. But wise employers understand that merely signing a contract with a background check company doesn’t ensure...

Is the Use of a Credit Check Always Legal?

More and more employers are choosing to use credit checks on employees as part of their pre-employment screening process. The thought is that looking at a person’s credit report is a pretty good indicator of whether that person is fiscally responsible and, therefore,...

Be Clear About Background Check Policy to Ease Parents Fears

Chances are if your business or organization deals with children, you’ve taken steps to ensure their safety through the use of background checks on every teacher, coach, minister, volunteer and staff member that comes in contact with youth. If so, good for you! But...

Background Checks Important for Foster Parent Placements

Nov 29, 2010 | Criminal Checks, Drug and Health Screening

In America, there are over half a million children waiting to be placed into foster parents’ homes; not surprisingly,...

Does Your Company Have a Standardized Job Application?

Nov 23, 2010 | Hiring

If you're like many employers, the decision to hire someone isn't one you take lightly; in fact, you probably spend a...

Develop a Hiring Process… Today!

Nov 22, 2010 | Hiring

It doesn't matter how big or small your company is -- you need to make certain that you've regulated your hiring...

Transportation Security Officials Rigorously Background Checked According to TSA

Nov 18, 2010 | Background Checks, In the News

There's been a huge hubbub (fueled by home video of children being "mishandled" by staff apparently unaccustomed to...

Problem with Procedures Opens Door for Sex Offender to Work with Kids

Nov 16, 2010 | Background Checks, Criminal Checks

In Palm Beach, Florida, it was recently discovered that the county had, unbeknownst to the powers-that-be, put a host...

Flying the Friendly — and Safer — Skies

Oct 21, 2009 | Pre-Employment Screening

After last February's tragic airplane crash near Buffalo, New York, the U.S. House of Representatives has been working...

Some Organizations Aren’t Waiting for Background Check Results

Sep 29, 2009 | Background Checks

There was a sobering piece out of Florida last week. According to an article from the Associated Press: "Disturbing...

Let Background Screening Complement Your Interviews… Not Replace Them

Sep 23, 2009 | Background Checks

For many employers, the background screening of a new hire is essential. While that's to be applauded, it's important...

Avoid the Toxic Employee with Pre-employment Screening

Sep 11, 2009 | Pre-Employment Screening

You know the toxic employee. He or she can bring down a room's jovial atmosphere in 0.78 seconds flat. And when the...

10 Reasons Your Employees Aren’t Up to Par

Sep 1, 2009 | Background Checks, Employment and Education Verification

Ever wonder why your employees don't last? Check out these possibilities: You're hiring for the wrong reasons. Maybe...

Job Hunters: Know Thy Credit Report

Aug 28, 2009 | Credit Report

When you're hunting for a job, the last thing on your mind may be your credit report, but in order to snag a good...

More Proof That Drug Tests Can Be Life Savers!

Aug 18, 2009 | Drug and Health Screening

Straight from a town paper in Tennessee, we have a report of a routine drug screening saving a worker's life. The...

In Today’s Economy, Pre-Employment Drug Screening Is Gaining Momentum

Aug 14, 2009 | Drug and Health Screening

Straight from an article on PR.com, we have this juicy bit of reality: In this economy, most employers seem to be...

Parents: Who’s Watching Your Kids When You’re Not There?

Aug 11, 2009 | Background Checks

Who watches your kids when you can't be at home with them? If you live near Raleigh, North Carolina, you might want...

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