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...
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...
Social media has gained much popularity in the work place over the past few years. It has proven to be a great resource for many businesses with one perk in particular it’s free. Companies have been able to engage with millions of consumers, run campaigns and reach...
The guidelines released by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in April of 2012 established strict restrictions on how a company must conduct a proper background check. Since the release many companies have been reluctant to comply with the new restrictions....
Criminal background checks can give you valuable insight into a candidate’s past that can act as an indicator of future obstacles. This in turn helps you ensure a safer workplace, reduced liability due to negligent hiring practices, reduced shrinkage, etc....
Applicant background screening has become the norm in today’s business environment, with nearly every business using some sort of background screening process in its staffing process. It’s easy to see why. A well designed background screening program...
