Category: Hiring

Between employees reevaluating what they want from their current positions and the number of those eligible for retirement, it seems everyone is looking hard at their options.  Add that to a market with more job openings being reported than employees filling those positions, and it’s led to a shortage of staffing for many companies. The […]

AI has the potential to revolutionize the way organizations conduct background screening. By automating tasks and analyzing data more efficiently, AI-powered solutions can help streamline the hiring process and improve the accuracy of background checks. However, it's important to be aware of the potential drawbacks and take steps to ensure thatt AI is being used […]

It seems so easy. Click a button and find out all the information you need right online, quickly and cheaply! But before you press ‘search,’ take some time to review what you are risking with the DIY approach to background screening. Why You Need Background Checks It comes as no surprise that background screenings should […]

Ensuring you're hiring the right person for the job is crucial as an employer. One way to do this is by conducting a criminal background check on potential employees. As part of your criminal background check, the national criminal database is one tool many employers utilize. However, like any tool, it has its pros and […]

It's important for companies to conduct employment verifications as part of their background screening process to ensure they're hiring the best candidate for the job. HR professionals and business owners should understand what they're receiving from the verification process, what it entails, and if there are any other options available to optimize their background screening […]

In one of our earlier blogs, we discussed the many items to evaluate when choosing a background screening company. Customer service, pricing, turnaround times, professional reports, and integration with your company’s computer system are fair matters to consider. But what other questions should you consider when deciding to use a background screening company for your […]

As an HR professional, you need to know what's essential to your employees and employer in 2023. With the New Year come new challenges and opportunities for employers and employees. Here are our predictions on what trends are coming this year. 1.  Preventing Burnout The pandemic led to the remote-worker revolution, which for some, carried […]

Why Perform a Federal Criminal Database Search? 30 years ago, Maggie* took her passion for baking to the next level and opened a bakery. Business quickly boomed and Maggie hired her long-time friend Candace to keep track of her books. It was a huge relief to have the dependable help. Decades later, her bakery still […]

One of the critical components of a proper background check for a job applicant is educational experience. There are obvious reasons for doing so – i.e. whether the prior instruction and training meet the skills needed for the job. However, there are other things to consider. Is the applicant being truthful, are the schools listed […]

Between employees reevaluating what they want from their current positions and the number of those eligible for retirement, it seems everyone is taking a hard look at their options.  Add that to a market with more job openings being reported than employees to fill those positions, and it’s led to a shortage in staffing for […]