A recent amendment has extended the provisions of Philadelphia’s “Ban the Box” law, requiring businesses with even one...
Kristina Taylor Articles
Hiring Trends for 2016 — What’s on Your Horizon?
A couple of hot articles came out recently that highlight some of the changes and emerging trends for hiring in 2016....
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...
States propose anti-social media background check laws
Are you requiring job applicants to fork over their social media website login information as part of your company’s...
Know when to disclose background check policy to potential hires
When should you bring up the background check process? When you make initial contact with a job applicant? After you...
Three tips to get small business on track with background screening
If you’re a small business who has never had a formal policy for background screening employees and applicants, now is...
Are you sure all your background check protocols are being followed?
If your company has an established employment screening process in place, are you sure it’s being followed? Are all...
Bank teller accused of theft was hired despite charges of forgery and theft discovered in her background check
Authorities in Upper Darby recently reported that a part-time bank teller at a Delaware County bank allegedly made off...
Know what to ask and what not to ask during employment verification
Checking an applicant’s professional references is a critical step in the pre-employment screening process. But do you...
Social media background checks come with potential complications for employers
More employers are using social media sites like Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter to find out more about their potential...
Increasing demand for caregivers underscores importance of background checks
America’s aging population is having an effect on the healthcare sector, with more people entering the healthcare...
VerifyProtect.com services go above and beyond usual background check
There are plenty of employment screening services out there that can run a simple credit check and criminal background...