Posts by Kristina Block
Avoid Expensive Hiring Mistakes: Check Employee Diplomas
Imagine this scenario: You’ve identified a good candidate who has a bachelor’s degree from a respected state school. You know this because it said so on her resume and application. Maybe she even included a scan of her degree. Your human resources duties are done for the week. But are they? Resume Misrepresentation Misrepresentation of educational…
Read MoreDo Your Due Diligence with Criminal Background Checks Before Hiring
Sooner or later, it happens to every business: someone you hired or contracted has some unpleasant secrets that come back to haunt the company. While most organizations make it policy to ask potential new hires about their criminal histories, it shouldn’t be a surprise that not every applicant is forthcoming with the truth. According to…
Read MoreDrug Testing, Background Checks and Finding Work While Sober
Finding a job in today’s economic times can be difficult, to say the least. A shortage of jobs, a population lacking necessary skills and rising costs for employers, all make the landscape what it currently is. For employers, the need to hire the right people is always top of mind. Wasting time and resources to…
Read MoreNew Hires & Drug Testing: What You Should Know
Hiring new employees is a cumbersome task. From vetting the right candidates, to scouring resumes and ultimately starting the application and hiring process – there is a lot involved. Depending on the industry you’re in and the state you reside, there can be several other factors that also come into play as well. Drug Testing…
Read MoreWhy Home Health Care Agencies Should Conduct Pre-Employment Background Checks
Many people who suffer from physical limitations because of illness, injury, or advanced age rely on home health aides to provide care and assistance with daily activities. Family members often seek care for loved ones if they are unable to provide full-time care themselves. Many families choose to hire home health aides through agencies. State…
Read MoreWhy Lenders Should Conduct Background Checks on Mortgage Applicants
Owning a home is a dream for many adults all over the United States. Most people take out a loan in order to be able to afford the type of home they want. In addition to filling out a stack of paperwork, lenders generally require a background check to make sure they are loaning money…
Read MoreHow to Make Sure Your Disclosure and Authorization Forms Comply with the FCRA
If your company is planning to hire one or more new employees, you probably want to conduct pre-employment background checks on applicants during the hiring process. This can help you hire people who are qualified for the job, are honest, and do not pose a risk to other employees or customers. Conducting thorough background checks…
Read MoreShould a Pre-Employment Background Check Include Drug Testing?
When companies are looking for candidates to hire for open positions, they routinely conduct background checks. Many employers also conduct pre-employment drug testing. In some cases, drug testing is required by law, but in many cases it is up to the discretion of the employer. Is Pre-Employment Drug Testing Required? Most companies across the United…
Read MoreShould a Background Check Include a Review of Worker’s Compensation Records?
Employers want to create a safe workplace for their employees. That means they need to follow federal and state laws and regulations related to safety. Companies also want to hire workers who have a history of performing jobs safely. An employee who has been involved in a series of accidents on the job may pose…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Being Sued over Background Checks
If your company needs to hire one or more new employees, you probably want to conduct background checks to make sure you are hiring people who are honest about their qualifications and do not have lengthy criminal records. When obtaining a background check through a consumer reporting agency, you must follow the Fair Credit Reporting…
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