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Background Screening Trends in the USA
As the effects of “the great resignation” and other pandemic-related labor disruptions continue to reshape recruitment and hiring, it is not surprising that the majority of businesses today consider background checks a vital tool in attracting, hiring and retaining top workers. In fact, one of the primary reasons businesses use pre-employment background screening services is
Is one background check enough? Everything you need to know about rescreening.
Let’s say that your company is completely on top of performing high-quality, in-depth background checks on every new hire before they join the team. Everything you need to know at the time of hire is on file, ready to pull out if there is ever a need. You have your bases covered, right? Yes –
March 1, 2023
Unveiling the Mystery of Fingerprinting: When to Choose Ink or Live Scan Fingerprinting
Fingerprinting is a fundamental aspect of identifying individuals and their criminal history, and it’s essential to have accurate and high-quality fingerprint images. While ink and live scan fingerprinting methods are commonly used, choosing the suitable method for your needs can be challenging. This article will explore the differences between ink and live scan fingerprinting and
4 reasons job applications are necessary for every employee – at any level
Don’t be fooled by fancy resumes… When scrolling through a seemingly endless supply of job applications, a catchy resume may seem like a very good sign that you’ve found the proverbial needle in the haystack. Then again, maybe not. In their quest to put themselves in the very best light, many job seekers craft resumes
Temporary Service Employment Agencies – Should They Perform Background Checks?
What is a Temp Agency, and What Services Do They Offer A temporary service employment agency provides qualified candidates to help plug the talent gap for employers quickly. The agency can also schedule candidates for interviews. Hiring a temp employment agency that performs candidate screening can help to ensure that your company gets employees with
Employer Perspectives: Second Chances for Previously Incarcerated Individuals
Employing formerly incarcerated individuals is not only an act of compassion but also an opportunity to explore a vast pool of untapped talent. Second chance hiring is the practice of hiring people with a criminal record and giving them a chance to rehabilitate themselves back into society, achieving a better life for themselves along the
New York City Provides New Guidance on Use of Criminal Records for Background Checks
The New York City Commission on Human Rights recently released new guidance called the Legal Enforcement Guidance on the Fair Chance Act and Employment Discrimination based on Criminal History. The new guidance clarifies a few points that employers need to note when using criminal background checks to hire employees in New York City. Here’s what
Employment Background Checks and Evolving Ban-the-Box Laws
Many people are aware that ex-offenders have a tough time gaining lawful employment at most companies in the United States. It is even more challenging when employers fail to exercise sound judgment and treat all criminal records the same whether a crime was committed long ago or recently, or review whether the conviction is related
January 2, 2015
Do Background Checks Contribute to Unemployment?
With the unemployment rate under constant review, one of the most important questions being asked is: “what factors are causing unemployment?” Gaining occasional attention is the notion of background checks leading to higher unemployment since they can bar applicants with a criminal record from landing a job. The reality is background checks – that are