Applicant-Entry Solutions, Background Screening, Criminal Records, General, Global Solutions, Human Resources, Industry Solutions, News
Nearly two months into 2016, and the year is already shaping up to be transformative for the background screening industry. Here’s some trends we’ll be keeping an eye on: How the federal government will respond to President Obama’s “Ban The Box” directive The...
Applicant-Entry Solutions, Background Screening, Criminal Records, General, Human Resources, References & Credentialing
Well, this isn’t good. Shelly Shellyson looked so perfect on paper. She even blew your mind in the interview. Those credentials. That personality. A true team player with smarts and a sense of humor. She was going to be great. So you extended a verbal offer to Shelly...
Background Screening, Criminal Records, General, Human Resources, News
Imagine we’re holding a winning Powerball ticket worth $100 million. But in order to claim it, you need to answer this question correctly: How many American adults have a criminal record? Is it: a) 7% b) 18% c) 30% If you guessed ‘c,’ then winner winner chicken...
Applicant-Entry Solutions, Background Screening, General, Human Resources, Industry Solutions, News
A new FCRA class action lawsuit is offering more proof that improper background check procedures will land you in court… and could make you pay hefty settlement fees. This time, a Missouri man is alleging a business he applied to violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act...
Applicant-Entry Solutions, Background Screening, General, Human Resources, News, References & Credentialing
The recruiting and hiring process is the gateway to your company. It says a lot about your culture and your awareness of the federal and state rules and regulations that you must abide by. Nobody wants to work for a company who consistently runs afoul of the law....
Background Screening, Criminal Records, General, Human Resources, Identity & Credit, Industry Solutions, News
Immigration reform. Gun control. Ride sharing. What do these things have in common? They are all at the crux of a renewed interest in, and argument about, background checks. Specifically, FBI fingerprint background checks. Everyone – even President Obama –...
