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...
Insurance companies are privy to some pretty important information. Our financial information. Our personal identifying information (PII). Our assets. This makes them a pretty good place to start for fraudsters.Big BusinessMore than 7,000 insurance companies in the...
Connecticut lawmakers are examining a bill that would shorten the amount of time it takes to conduct criminal background checks on hew hires. The current standard is about 30 days, which means that some teachers and support staff may be brought on board before...
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...
Welcome to the last week of February! Hard to believe that two months of 2015 have already flown by. We hope you’ve kickstarted your year positively and that you’re on track to reach whatever milestones you’ve set for yourself.Here at Active Screening, one of our...
If you haven’t checked out Quartz lately, or at all, you don’t know what you’re missing. This “digitally native news outlet” features some of the most hard-core yet trendy tech and business stories available anywhere today. The headlines will tickle your tastebuds...
