Here’s another entry into the crazy but true background screening file… and a solid reminder of why you should occasionally conduct your own background check on yourself AND view your results.From the St. Louis Post-Dispatch:Alexandria Goree from St. Louis...
Hiring a contractor is scary. Whether you’re entrusting them to build your dream home or oversee a renovation, you’re inviting your contractor into your inner circle. They will become familiar with your finances, what you do for a living, where you call home, what you...
A recent survey by another employment screening agency claims that fewer employers are requesting information about candidate’s criminal histories. Results show that 20% of respondents reported they DO NOT ASK candidates about their criminal histories. That’s a...
A quick Google search of ‘Applicant Entry System’ turns up a lot of tech jargon. You’ll see terms like:configurablestreamlinedauto-submissionpre-populatedThese terms may not mean much to you unless you’re involved in Human Resources, Information Technology, software...
What happens when you bundle a background check consent form with other application documents?You break the law.In the case of Chuck E. Cheese’s parent company, CEC Entertainment, you also get caught and sued for violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act.This JDSupra...
Some employers may want to check an applicants credit history as part of a background check. Financial responsibility, or irresponsibility, can speak to an applicants trustworthiness and reliability, two attributes that are hard to determine by a resume or interview...
