The housing rental industry is booming. “From 31 percent in 2004, the renter share of all US households climbed to 35 percent in 2012, bringing the total number to 43 million by early 2013,” reports this study from Harvard University. As the rental industry continues...
If you’re from SomeSmallTown, America, chances are you know someone who got a job because they knew someone who vouched that person. This happens regularly in small towns, but is by no means exclusive to these quaint hamlets. Word of mouth recommendations are often...
Let’s assume you’re a qualified candidate for a new job listing. When you apply, you can expect these three things: An application An interview for qualified candidates Reference checks Obviously, as a background screening company, we’d love to see 100% engagement...
Disclosures! Disclosures! Disclosures! Like several other restaurants before them, Waffle House is dealing with a lawsuit alleging unfair background check procedures. This time the lawsuit against the 24-hour diner stems from improper communication about, and...
A new wave of people needing in-home healthcare services is rapidly approaching. Tens of millions of retirees are already accessing later-in-life healthcare services, and that is projected to grow exponentially in coming decades. The Census Bureau reports that only...
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