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. The business world, in its entirety, is an exciting place to be right now. Technology has never been more powerful, and it enters the small- and...

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 regulations strengthen across the U.S. With the current truck driver shortage, it is easy to overlook a driver’s background in the hope of getting...

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. Good food, a spectacular location overlooking the city lights, and a larger-then-usual turnout of managers from local service companies, restaurants,...

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 expanding and you need to bring in more people to work for you. You also may need to hire someone so you can replace a person who is quitting, retiring, or...

10 Reasons You Should Run Background Checks for Every New Employee

Mar 10, 2015 | Background Checks, Employment and Education Verification, Employment Screening

No matter what industry your business falls into, the fact remains that hiring the right employees is vital to your...

Employment Verification: What to Expect in 2015

Feb 12, 2015 | Employment and Education Verification, Employment Screening

Employment verification is serious business. According to Top Class Actions, a class action suit was recently filed...

What Makes a Good Background Screening Company?

Jan 14, 2015 | Background Checks, Hiring

Hiring employees is a big move for any business to make. These are people who you are trusting with a significant...

Social Media Background Checks – What You Need To Know

Dec 17, 2014 | Background Checks, Employment Screening, Social Networking

When it comes to hiring new employees, a hiring manager's mantra should always be, “Better safe than sorry.” After...

Does Having a Criminal Record Affect Employment Opportunities?

Oct 30, 2014 | Background Checks, Criminal Checks, Employment Screening

Someone who has been on the wrong side of the law may face a number of repercussions, including fines, jail time and a...

Does Your Company Have A Social Media Policy For Employees?

Aug 10, 2011 | Social Networking

Everyone’s talking about social media background checks as the next trend in employment screening. Companies already...

Criminal Background Checks Come In All Scopes and Sizes

Jul 27, 2011 | Criminal Checks

As more and more industries are trending toward the safeguard that comes with implementing background checks on its...

Criminal Record Not Necessarily Grounds for Unemployment

Jul 18, 2011 | Criminal Checks

Deciding to use pre-employment screening tactics for all potential hires is one of the wisest moves an employer can...

Dont Let Poor Credit Be the Sole Factor For Determining Employability

Jul 5, 2011 | Credit Report, Employment Screening

Checking a job applicant’s credit score is among the many ways employers are checking up on prospective employees to...

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

Jun 13, 2011 | Drug and Health Screening

We all want to trust that the well-groomed man in the new suit and tie handing you the impressive resume is as clean...

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

Jun 10, 2011 | Background Checks

Employment background screening has been standard protocol for all schools, day care centers, nursing homes and other...

Employers Need to Have Social Networking Policies in Place

Jan 28, 2011 | Social Networking

Can an employer refuse to hire someone who passes a background screening if, upon reviewing the applicant’s social...

When You Background Check, Youre Protecting Your Current Employees

Jan 21, 2011 | Background Checks

Most employers don’t consider background checking their new hires as being a way to protect their current employees,...

Be Very Careful When Hiring Background Screening Agencies

Jan 10, 2011 | Background Checks

Just as no two snowflakes are alike, no background screening agencies are the same. They all have their own processes...

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