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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 major national players, Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian. Even though their scoring models are top secret, the variations likely stem from one simple...

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 just advertising vacancies, crossing fingers, and hoping for the best. Knowledge is power, and when it comes to renters, what you don’t know (or do)...

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 stand out—and secure that coveted position. But can you trust what they say is true? Sadly, resume padding (and outright lying) is a common tactic....

The Ins and Outs of a Civil Records Search

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...

The Ins and Outs of a Civil Records Search

Jan 29, 2024 | Background Checks, Civil Records Search

When considering a potential new employee, a good place to start is screening for past civil cases and judgements, to...

Examining the Efficacy of Ban the Box in 2024 and Best Practices

Jan 16, 2024 | Background Checks, Employment Screening

VerifyProtect’s comprehensive background screening services can help you make informed hiring decisions and protect...

Employers Utilizing Drivers Should Obtain Motor Vehicle Reports

Nov 20, 2023 | Background Checks, Employment Screening

In an effort to protect the city of Philadelphia from the risk of fires, Ben Franklin famously once said, “An ounce of...

A Cautionary Tale: Discovering Unusual Circumstances in the Workplace

Nov 8, 2023 | Background Checks

When it comes to background checks, some companies have concerns that, while completely valid, are not so common....

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...

Background Screenings ban some parents from schools

Aug 26, 2013 | Background Checks, Criminal Checks

Criminal background checks are not only keeping teachers with prior convictions out of schools, they are keeping some...

Background Checks Lead to Charges of Racism

Jun 16, 2013 | Background Checks

Last week, the EEOC filed two complaints against Dollar General and BMW, claiming the companies discriminated against...

New survey says more employers doing fewer credit checks

Jul 25, 2012 | Background Checks

A recent Society for Human Resource Management survey found that more than half of respondents to a recent Society for...

Clearing up myths about background checks

Jun 13, 2012 | Background Checks

With the use of background checks increasingly in the news, employees and job seekers across all industries are...

New survey finds 37 percent of employers use social media in screening process

Jun 11, 2012 | Background Checks

The use of social media background checks has been a bit of a hot-button issue lately, as more people bite back...

EEOC creates new guidelines for employers using criminal records in employment screening

May 17, 2012 | Background Checks

Update: Alot has changed since this original post in 2012. Click here to see the newest information regarding criminal...

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Background Checks Articles

What’s the Deal with Credit Scores?

The Top 3 Factors in Finding and Retaining Great Tenants

3 Employer Best Practices for New Hires

The Ins and Outs of a Civil Records Search

The Ins and Outs of a Civil Records Search

Examining the Efficacy of Ban the Box in 2024 and Best Practices

Employers Utilizing Drivers Should Obtain Motor Vehicle Reports

A Cautionary Tale: Discovering Unusual Circumstances in the Workplace

What Makes a Good Background Screening Company?

Does Having a Criminal Record Affect Employment Opportunities?

Background Screenings ban some parents from schools

Background Checks Lead to Charges of Racism

New survey says more employers doing fewer credit checks

Clearing up myths about background checks

EEOC creates new guidelines for employers using criminal records in employment screening

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