Background Checks Articles

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 acceptable to ask about marital status or child care arrangements, now have their place on the great Human Resource topic minefield along with taboo...

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 understand is that instant background checks rarely, if ever, give you a full or accurate picture of that individual. Remember that these are paid...

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,...

FCRA Compliance & Guidelines For Background Screening

Oct 8, 2015 | Background Checks

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

Jul 15, 2015 | Background Checks, Pre-Employment Screening

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

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...

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...

Top 5 Excuses for Not Background Screening And Why They Are Inaccurate

Jan 5, 2011 | Background Checks

So you’re not going to background screen your new employees? If that’s the case, chances are good that you’re using...

Could a Background Check Save a Life?

Dec 27, 2010 | Background Checks

Obviously, we're proponents of background checks for employees; after all, it's our business to protect companies and...

Transportation Security Officials Rigorously Background Checked According to TSA

Nov 18, 2010 | Background Checks, In the News

There's been a huge hubbub (fueled by home video of children being "mishandled" by staff apparently unaccustomed to...

Problem with Procedures Opens Door for Sex Offender to Work with Kids

Nov 16, 2010 | Background Checks, Criminal Checks

In Palm Beach, Florida, it was recently discovered that the county had, unbeknownst to the powers-that-be, put a host...

Selling Background Screening to a Challenging Boss

Nov 8, 2010 | Background Checks

Do you have a boss who would rather "just not know" than bother with background checks? Then you need to give him or...

Executive Background Checks are Important, Too!

Nov 5, 2010 | Background Checks

It makes sense for businesses to ensure that their topnotch people really are top notch. In a competitive marketplace,...

Don’t Hire White Collar Criminals

Nov 4, 2010 | Background Checks, Hiring

You're sitting across the desk from a job applicant. She looks as polished and professional as you've ever seen. You...

When Should You Bring Up Background Checks with Applicants?

Oct 29, 2010 | Background Checks, Hiring

In today's competitive business environment, most employers will want to conduct background checks on their potential...

Almost Half of Employers Do Not Background Check for Credit Problems

Oct 28, 2010 | Background Checks, Hiring

A recent poll conducted by the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) revealed that a whopping 40% of all...

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