Background Check
What Do Employers Check for on Your Social Media?
When sifting through applications and deciding which people to interview, most employers look at applicants’ social media profiles. It’s become a key element in our everyday lives today. What they find can work for or against a candidate. Here are some things to think about when it comes to employer social media checks. How Social…
Read MoreDo Small Businesses Need Employee Background Checks?
Small businesses are thriving in today’s economy, and arguably are the lifeblood of many industries. As competition in the workforce heats up, it’s important for small business owners to protect their establishments from risk and choose candidates who fit the unique culture of their typically intimate and diverse workplaces. It’s become an important focus…
Read MoreDon’t Skimp Background Checks for Seasonal Workers
November means Thanksgiving, blustery weather, first frosts, and seasonal employment. Thousands of retailers are now in the process of hiring extra staff for temporary positions through the holiday season and into January’s mass merchandise returns. This year, seasonal hiring may be particularly tricky. Low unemployment coupled with good consumer confidence could lift this year’s holiday…
Read MoreBackground Checks Are Important Even for Temps
Today’s workplace doesn’t look like it did a few decades ago. Increasingly, it’s made of freelancers (the “gig economy”), part-timers, job-sharers, third-party contactors and temporary employees. While this may reduce the cost of doing business, it also creates complexities employers need to plan for in advance. Hiring is a difficult and time-consuming process, and many…
Read MoreCriminal Background Checks & Compliance: Is Your Hiring Policy Up to Date?
Across the country, 31 states and over 150 cities and counties have adopted what’s referred to as, “ban the box” rules that require employers consider a job candidate’s qualifications first rather than using arrest records as a step-one elimination tool, according to the National Employment Law Project. The goal of “ban the box” is to…
Read MoreAvoid 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 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…
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