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The 7 Most Important Employment Background Screening Services, Part 1
Since 1988, VerifyProtect has been a leading provider of employment screening services that help companies, both small...
What’s the Deal with Credit Scores?
When it comes to scores, people tend to ask why differences exist between each of the credit bureaus, including the...
The Top 3 Factors in Finding and Retaining Great Tenants
Every landlord wants to keep their income steady and their investment properties secure, but it takes a lot more than...
3 Employer Best Practices for New Hires
In today’s competitive job market, applicants are highlighting the skills and qualifications that will allow them to...
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....
5 Questions That Can Provide Better Background Info About Candidates
We know, of course, that some interview questions are way, way off limits. In the 1950’s and 1960’s it was perfectly...
What You Should Know About Instant Background Checks
What many employers, and even individuals who want to check up on an individual's arrest and conviction record fail to...
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....
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...
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...