Posts Tagged ‘employee background checks’
4 Things Small Businesses Can Do to Improve Their Screening Program
There are many things small businesses can do to improve their employee screening program. By doing these four things small businesses can better protect themselves and make sure they are hiring the most eligible applicant.
Read MoreWhen It Comes to Background Checks, How Far Can Employers Go?
Roughly over a month ago, the EEOC revised and clarified its recommendations and standards for background checks. Yet, as NPR pointed out this week, even the new standards don’t pose enough limits on employers. The potential results are companies delving too far into a search, potential employees being excluded from too many opportunities, and criminal…
Read MoreYahoo CEO Steps Down After Credential Errors: Why Being Honest on a Resume is Absolutely Crucial
If you haven’t heard the news already, Yahoo! Inc. CEO Scott Thompson stepped down after not correcting errors in his credentials. His college degree is the facet of his background being called into question, as even a simple internet search reveals discrepancy with his educational history. Thompson claims he has a bachelor’s degree in computer…
Read MoreRoutine Background Checks Cause Va. Navy Contractors to Lose Jobs
Background checks are a standard employment procedure. While pre-employment screenings are familiar, employee background checks – also called “routine background checks” – are also conducted but are not as common. Employee background checks for local Navy contactors in Virginia, however, resulted in many workers losing their jobs. At the same time, the company, LB&B, provided…
Read MorePolice Do Half-Hearted Background Check in Taunton, MA
All candidates should be given a background check, but, for promotions, such as for the police department in Taunton, MA, shouldn’t a background check also be included?
Read MoreWhen a Background Check Has Errors
Although rare, background checks may have errors, such as in this recent incident near Baltimore.
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