When considering a potential new employee, a good place to start is screening for past civil cases and judgements, to ensure trustworthiness. While civil convictions can result in fines or even jail time, they are not considered criminal in nature and will not show up...
VerifyProtect’s comprehensive background screening services can help you make informed hiring decisions and protect your business from potential risks. Today, we will discuss both the good and the bad of the Ban the Box movement and where we stand in 2024. Per our...
While some job applicants may seem absolutely perfect “on paper,” in reality, they may be grossly underqualified for the position. Sadly, in today’s highly competitive market, stretching the truth on resumes, etc. is an all too common (and highly unethical) problem....
When it comes to pre-employment screening, most employers tend to only think about running a civil records search and conducting criminal background checks. While highly important, there is a lot more to it than just that! Other crucial items include verifying...
In an effort to protect the city of Philadelphia from the risk of fires, Ben Franklin famously once said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” As a Founding Father of the United States, Franklin created America’s first volunteer fire company, the first...
When it comes to background checks, some companies have concerns that, while completely valid, are not so common. These serious issues include embezzlement, fraud, drug trafficking, or vexatious litigation, for example. Thankfully, VerifyProtect is here to help...
Do you know that hiring a new employee without conducting proper background checks can leave your business vulnerable? Lost productivity, damage to your company’s reputation, and potential legal consequences are at stake, but background screening can help mitigate...
A lot has changed since the start of the new decade, including the workplace and hiring process. In a 2023 article looking at remote work statistics and trends, Forbes reports that, “The paradigm of traditional workspaces has undergone a seismic shift thanks to the...
Background checks have always been the best and easiest way to secure great tenants, and today, it is more important than ever to protect your property and the people residing there. If you are a landlord, here are the top three reasons why you should take this vital...
Are you exposing your workers to a potentially dangerous situation or putting your company’s growth and stability at risk? Criminal background checks for new hires can help to ensure a safe and comfortable work environment for all employees. But just as the offense...
How well do you know your employees? The pandemic ushered in lasting changes to the traditional workplace, including an increased prevalence and reliance on remote, contract, and gig workers, and today, employee background screening is more important than ever! Verify...
Drug testing used to be (and sometimes still is) a tedious process for employers, but not with our secure online system! Easy and paperless, Verify Protect simplifies the drug testing process for employers with results available online, and an electronic chain of...
