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 […]
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Artificial Intelligence In Hiring, Recruitment, and Pre-Employment Background Screenings
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 […]
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How Long Does a Background Check Take?
When you make the decision to use background checks on new hires or job applicants (which is a great choice!), one of the questions you may ask is, “How long will this take?” The hiring process can be long, depending on one’s standards, but it shouldn’t be painful or mysterious. A comprehensive check by a […]
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The Dangers of DIY Background Checks
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 […]
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What Makes Us Different
What makes a background screening company stand out? Is it their customer service? Attention to detail? Convenience? Perhaps the use of blue rubber ducks in their marketing materials? You have a lot of factors to consider when it comes to choosing the right background screening company. We believe you should get to know your partners on […]
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National Criminal Database Check: The Pros and Cons
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 […]
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Third-Party Employment Verifiers: Are They Costing You?
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 […]
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Accredited Background Screening: Top 6 Industry Standards for Keeping Your Company Compliant
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 […]
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Best HR Trends You'll Want To Know In 2023
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 […]
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Failed Background Check Part 2 – Discrimination and Actionable Steps
Part 1 of our “Failed Background Check” series can be found Here. Background information you receive from any source that may cause you to dismiss an applicant cannot be used to discriminate. This could likely result in the violation of federal law. Here are a few things to think about to avoid discrimination against a candidate […]
