Active Screening Blog
Credit Check: Good Credit: Hired, Bad Credit: Fired
Say you never paid off your first car, have outstanding medical bills or took out way too many credit cards in college, as of now in most states that can cost you a job offer. Good credit is needed for many things such as obtaining a loan or renting an apartment but I...
Education and Safety Debates Increase as Tragic Anniversary Nears
Parents send their kids off to school every day thinking they will stay safe surrounded by teachers and support staff. Precautions of course are taken to ensure safety including emergency drills, background checks and locked gates, but are they enough? Saturday marks...
New Year, New Challenges: 2014 Means Policy Changes for Employers
As 2013 comes to an end, employers are forced to think about the challenges they will face in 2014. Headlines filled the news this year with information on the Affordable Health Care Act, the ‘Ban the Box’ legislation and medical drug use; all of which concern...
Inspiration: 5 Lessons Business Leaders can Learn from Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela, one of the world’s most inspirational leaders died yesterday at age 95. He stood for peace and reconciliation and is being remembered across the world for just that. Throughout his time as a leader Mandela addressed equality, leadership and freedom,...
Verification: Understanding E-Verify
Today all job seekers know verification is a big part of employment. Verification of identity, references, work history and eligibility all very normal things, however it wasn't until 1986 that employers were required to do so. The Immigration and Control Act of 1986...
5 Reasons Why Employer’s Should Stop Screening Applicants In-House
“Do you have any questions?” is the phrase every new hire hears in an interview, but how many employers are offered the same courtesy? If asked, the question concerning most employers’ would involve screening policies. What type of check is necessary? Do I need...
Screening by Industry: Transportation
Background screening varies from industry to industry and is important to each individual industry for different reasons. One industry everyone likes to think uses background screening on a regular basis is the transportation industry. People want to know the person...
Black Friday Safety Tips from OSHA
Tomorrow is the most memorable Thursday of the year, it is the day everyone eats good food and reflects on what they are thankful for. In the past a majority of families would enjoy their evening then go to bed full, happy and ready to wake up at the crack of dawn for...
Compliance Checklist: How Compliant is your Organization?
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) clearly states rules and regulations that an employer must follow when hiring and screening potential employees. Knowing this most job seekers would like to think that they have a fair shot at the job they carefully searched for...
Applicant Screening: Avoid a Holiday Disaster with Proper Screening
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, a holiday known for two things: turkey and Black Friday. Everyone knows the Friday following Thanksgiving is the kick-off for the shopping madness that won’t end until the new year. Preparation for this time of year isn’t just...