Protecting and caring for our most vulnerable populations is everyone’s business. Children, the elderly and people with disabilities are too often targeted by predators who want to hurt them in some way. From identity theft and fraud, to sexual and physical abuse, the...
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...
A few weeks ago, Facebook went nuts with a clip from Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. Unless you have HBO or are a fan of The Daily Show, you might not recognize the name of this Brit. He’s wickedly funny though, and like Jon Stewart, often takes an acerbic and wry...
Firearms, criminal records, mental competency and federal law loopholes have been in the news a lot, lately. The controversy surrounding the ability to purchase guns stems, in part, from the latest mass shootings in our nation. A few weeks ago, this man shot and...
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...
