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What is Included in a Pre-Employment Credit Report?
It is standard for employers to conduct an interview, background report, and drug test as part of the hiring process. Now, credit checks are also being used by some employers to get more detailed information on their potential hire. A pre-employment credit check can alert employers to signs of financial problems like theft or fraud…
Read MoreWhat You Should Do If a Prospective Employee Fails a Background Check After a Job Offer
Sometimes it takes months of rifling through resumes and conducting countless interviews to find the perfect candidate for a position. When you finally find ‘the one,” you are hoping that they are as interested in the job as you are in them as a future employee. Unfortunately, a hiring situation can arise even when the…
Read MoreA Closer Look at “Ban the Box” Rules
Many businesses haven’t changed their hiring procedures much in recent years. “If it works, why mess with it?” is an oft-heard refrain. While there is a convenience in doing the old-fashioned way, new rules have come into play that may limit how companies can conduct background checks on prospective employees. What is “Ban the Box?”…
Read More70% of Employers Are Using Social Media to Screen Candidates
Employers today have a wide variety of screening tools at their disposal. It helps that potential employees, like most Americans, regularly publish information about themselves. More and more companies are using this information – most of it accessible by social media – to pre-check candidates before they put out a job offer. According to a…
Read MoreSharing Economy Boosting Need for Employee Background Checks
While certain jobs have always required background checks for security of employees as well as protection from lawsuits on the part of employers, a new generation of needs are cropping up thanks to the “sharing economy.” The Internet has enabled a variety of new business models, and one of them involves enabling consumers and service…
Read MoreHow to Make Sure Your Disclosure and Authorization Forms Comply with the FCRA
If your company is planning to hire one or more new employees, you probably want to conduct pre-employment background checks on applicants during the hiring process. This can help you hire people who are qualified for the job, are honest, and do not pose a risk to other employees or customers. Conducting thorough background checks…
Read MoreThe Importance of Background Checks for Jobs in the Financial Industry
When they hire new workers, employers want to make sure they are choosing people who are well qualified. They also want to make sure their employees are honest and will not take advantage of their positions to commit crimes against the business or its customers. Hiring the right employees is especially important in the financial…
Read MoreCommon Mistakes Businesses Make When Conducting Pre-Employment Background Checks
Conducting background checks on job applicants is an essential part of the hiring process. Employers often rush through the process or fail to stay up to date on changing laws. This can lead them to make mistakes. These are some of the most common mistakes employers make when conducting background checks on prospective employees and…
Read MoreShould Your Business Conduct Background Checks on Current Employees?
Most employers consider conducting background checks an essential part of the hiring process. A background check on a current employee can provide valuable information that can help an employer make important decisions that will affect the whole company, such as whether to retain, promote, or terminate staff. Reasons to Conduct Background Checks on Current Employees…
Read MoreBackground Check Tips for Small Business Owners
If you run a small business, you know that each employee is critical to the company’s success. This is why it is essential to hire the best people possible for each position. One of the ways that you can hire qualified applicants and prevent potential problems is by conducting background checks on prospective employees. Here…
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