Kristina Taylor Articles

Criminal Record Not Necessarily Grounds for Unemployment

Deciding to use pre-employment screening tactics for all potential hires is one of the wisest moves an employer can make. Employing a reputable company to carry out those background checks is the second wisest move. But there is a third step, one that involves just as...

Dont Let Poor Credit Be the Sole Factor For Determining Employability

Checking a job applicant’s credit score is among the many ways employers are checking up on prospective employees to get a better idea of their personal history and how responsible they are. Unfortunately, in today’s tough economic recession there are plenty of job...

Mandatory Drug Testing: Dont Be an Unlucky Employer, Be a Smart One

We all want to trust that the well-groomed man in the new suit and tie handing you the impressive resume is as clean as his newly shined shoes. But the reality is that not everyone is clean and sober. According to statistics put out by the National Drug-Free Workplace...

Contractors Who Work At Schools, Health Care Facilities Should Undergo Background Checks

Employment background screening has been standard protocol for all schools, day care centers, nursing homes and other facilities and businesses that care for and supervise children, the aged and the sick. If you are involved in the school system or in health care, you...

Almost Half of Employers Do Not Background Check for Credit Problems

Oct 28, 2010 | Background Checks, Hiring

A recent poll conducted by the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) revealed that a whopping 40% of all...

Background Checks Make Sense!

Oct 26, 2010 | Background Checks, Employment and Education Verification

Whether your business is large or small, you know how important good employees are, both to your bottom line and to...

What Happens if an Applicant’s Credit Report is Bad?

Oct 25, 2010 | Credit Report

You really like John. He's been through three interviews, including an all-day one with the board members. Everyone...

School Bus Drivers Must Pass Background Checks

Oct 22, 2010 | Schools

One of the biggest issues for many parents is how their children will be getting to and from school. And for plenty...

5 Solid Reasons to Background Check Your Employees

Oct 20, 2010 | Background Checks

Not background checking your employees? Here are 5 reasons you might want to reconsider your position... 1. Diploma...

What Types of Personnel Need Background Checks?

May 8, 2009 | Background Checks

You're a small business owner and just beginning to hire employees to help you expand your operations. ...

Drug Testing: It Can’t Be Done with Your Eyes

Apr 30, 2009 | Drug and Health Screening

We'd all like to live in a world that isn't affected by the use of illegal substances by employees, but that's just...

Employment and Education Verification Made Simpler

Apr 23, 2009 | Background Checks, Employment and Education Verification

You've interviewed a couple of "ideal" candidates for your job opening. But before you "pop the question", as it...

Could Knowing the Driving Record of Potential Hires Benefit Your Company?

Apr 16, 2009 | Background Checks

Many employers, especially small- to medium-size businesses, are confused as to what kinds of background checks new...

Could Drug Screening Potentially Save Your Employees’ Lives?

Apr 13, 2009 | Drug and Health Screening

If your business operates in an industry where drug screenings (and/or health screenings) are routinely performed, you...

Background Screening: The Do-It-Yourself Myth

Apr 9, 2009 | Background Checks

Small businesses and upstart companies are typically run by very savvy entrepreneurs who are looking to maximize their...

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