In an effort to protect the city of Philadelphia from the risk of fires, Ben Franklin famously once said, “An ounce of...
Kristina Taylor Articles
A Cautionary Tale: Discovering Unusual Circumstances in the Workplace
When it comes to background checks, some companies have concerns that, while completely valid, are not so common....
3 Ways Hiring Can Backfire and How to Protect Yourself
Do you know that hiring a new employee without conducting proper background checks can leave your business vulnerable?...
What’s New in Hiring?
A lot has changed since the start of the new decade, including the workplace and hiring process. In a 2023 article...
3 Reasons Why Landlords Should Conduct Tenant Background Checks
Background checks have always been the best and easiest way to secure great tenants, and today, it is more important...
Federal Commercial Driver Safety Background Checks
Many trucking companies are more in need of well-qualified, skilled, and safe drivers than ever especially as driving...
A Hiring Manager’s New Year’s Resolutions for Background Checks
Each year your local business networking group holds a great holiday get-together, and this year’s was no exception....
What is Negligent Hiring, and Why Does it Matter?
Hiring someone new to work in your business can be a big step, especially when it means that your business is...
Name or Fingerprint Background Checks: What Is the Difference?
Background checks are becoming part of the fabric of our nation. More and more a background check is something that...
FCRA Compliance & Guidelines For Background Screening
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) has guidelines that must be followed in order to perform a background check on a...
Ban The Box In 2015
The last time you completed a job application, the question “Have you ever been convicted of a crime?” likely appeared...
Reduce the Risk of New Hires: Credit Checks Can Help You Protect Your Company
Credit checks have become an increasingly popular tool for screening potential employees in recent years, providing...
Verifying Educational Background: No Longer an Option
As it becomes more competitive to find a lucrative position, employers are a in a vulnerable position when it comes to...
10 Reasons You Should Run Background Checks for Every New Employee
No matter what industry your business falls into, the fact remains that hiring the right employees is vital to your...