Could a background check help prevent a crime from taking place in the future? That’s the question at the heart of a new lawsuit heading to court in Missouri.The situation is like the movie ‘Minority Report’ for the screening industry (the Tom Cruise...
The New York Times is tackling a tough subject – the correlation between having a criminal record and the likelihood of being unemployed. At the center of the issue is the use of background checks to vet candidates. It’s a very good read and should be added to...
Have you got your billions back America? These catchy H&R Block commercials roll around every tax season, just like the pile of tax documents filling your mailbox. Preparing your taxes takes time and effort, not to mention a keen eye for detail. That’s why, if...
Grueling job interviews.Freesponsibility. (Yes, this is a real thing)Tedious technology tests. Inbound hiring.Part-time portals. Job applicants these days are becoming increasingly subjected to more rigorous obstacles if they want to land their dream job. Check out...
The nation’s airports are once again making headlines, but this time poor weather isn’t the culprit. Insufficient post-hire screening policies for airport employees, in particular those with access to airplanes and tarmacs, have been exposed following a hearing before...
Landing a job with a criminal record is tough; Especially when you consider that 70 million men and women in the United States have been arrested or convicted of a crime that will show up on a background check. When an employer sees a conviction they can get cold...
