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Using Consumer Reports: What Employers Need to Know
In business hiring, background checks are considered consumer reports and act as a spotlight to illuminate the finer details of a candidate’s financial habits and trustworthiness. While these insights are indispensable for discerning employers, they come with strings attached. The need for information must be weighed carefully against the rights and privacy of job candidates.
September 12, 2012
The Purpose of Credit Reports in Background Checks
The use of credit reports in background checks have been around for decades starting with banks and financial service institutions as a means to vet candidates who would be handling cash and have access to sensitive information, such as social security numbers, account numbers and balances, as well as other bank assets. The rationale was
July 18, 2011
The Importance of Comprehensive Criminal Records Searches
When bringing a new employee on board, there’s no telling what their previous employment or criminal background was, apart from what they told you. As a hiring manager, it can sometimes be difficult to read a person who may be lying during the interview process or even trust that the background check you did was
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