Schools
With the start of schools around the country, there has been a subtle flurry of headlines related to parents who are unable to volunteer at their children's schools. Though it might immediately sound like the moms and dads are being denied access to their kids, it's mo...
Criminal Checks
If you're like many working parents, you probably see back-to-school as a time when you need to start lining up a babysitter... or two. After all, once the end of the year gets underway, it's nice to have someone you trust to call upon!
Background Checks
There's a philosophy among some business owners (and even HR managers) that not every job requires a background check. After all, the theory goes, some people's jobs lead them to have very little access to money, equipment, customers, etc. So are background checks rea...
Schools
Go to any school zone and you're bound to see a lot of things, such as backpacks, brown lunch bags and the ever-present crossing guard. But just because they're there doesn't mean they should be... especially if they haven't been rigorously background checked.
Schools
In New Jersey, there has been some recent hubbub about making all would-be school board members undergo criminal background checks prior to being able to get on the ballot.
Though most individuals are in favor of the regulation (and it looks like it's being passed in ...
Background Checks, Hiring
Welcome back to our series on the top excuses why employers aren't always background screening...
If you missed part one of our series, check it out here!
Background Checks, Hiring
With all the hubbub these days about protecting our companies, our client, our clients' information, etc., it's interesting (and a bit shocking) to realize that many, many organizations don't background screen new hires.
Hiring
There are some people who erroneously believe that background screening is a "pain" for employees. But that truly isn't the case, especially when it comes to the best workers.
Background Checks
'Tis the season for kids' camps galore! And while that's a very good thing for both the youngsters and their parents, it's critical for moms, dads and grandparents to make sure that all camp personnel are background checked.
Background Checks, Hiring
It used to be pretty accepted that companies didn't need to perform background checks on every employee. Instead, they just chose the ones that had to work with sensitive materials. But all that's changed.
Credit Report
As an employer, you know you should background screen your employees... but what happens when the background check comes back and there's a bankruptcy on your potential worker's report?
Background Checks
A lot of companies have recognized just how much of a cost savings they can see when they hire freelance staff to perform various functions. From virtual CFOs to marketers, freelancers are ready to tackle projects. But that doesn't mean you should forgo common sense w...
