Given that the very purpose of conducting a job search is to fill a vital business need, there’s a lot riding on hiring the right people. So, when new hires don’t work out or, worse yet, turn out to be bad employees, companies large and small pay a steep price. And it’s not just a
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March 13, 2023
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
Should Background Checks be Performed on Political Candidates?
Background checks can be a vital tool for ensuring the integrity and honesty of political candidates. In a democratic society, the individuals who hold positions of power and influence must be held to high standards of honesty and integrity. By performing background checks on political candidates, we can restore public trust in the political system
The Basics of Background Checks
Hiring new talent is exciting, but like any significant decision, it’s essential to take the time to vet someone thoroughly before you enter into any professional relationship. Apart from mitigating risks related to negligent hiring, background checks also help employers comply with state and federal regulations. Ideally, a background investigation should be comprehensive while still
Manufacturing Background Checks: From Executive Staff to Plant Workers
Manufacturing plants and factories are the backbones of the economy. The manufacturing industry encompasses a broad range of activities. With people involved in various positions, from executive staff to plant workers, it is essential to ensure that the hired talent has the knowledge, skills, and training to perform their jobs and does not pose any risk to the
June 12, 2019
FCHR Featured on ‘Top 10’ List for Pre-Employment Background Screening
First Contact HR was recently featured on HR Tech Outlook’s recent “Top 10 Pre-Employment Background Screening Companies” list in the consulting service company category. Scroll down to read the feature. First Contact HR Accurate and Reliable Employee Background Check in 48 Hours An HR manager—an apposite advocate of employees—is considered to be a trustworthy, ethical,
April 4, 2019
The Shocking Revelation of an HR Manager Gone Rogue
The job title of human resource manager is generally synonymous with terms like trustworthy, ethical, fair, credible and an advocate for employees of an organization. It seems nearly inconceivable to associate human resource professionals with behaviors such as fraud and theft. For many organizations, trusting their HR staff to recruit, screen, and manage thorough human
March 19, 2018
Steps to Follow When Making an Adverse Employment Decision
On occasion, employers must make the difficult decision to withdraw a job offer or terminate employment based on the results of a background check report. As a best practice and to fully comply with local, state and federal laws, the following steps are recommended. Making an Adverse Employment Decision Determine whether the criminal record or
August 21, 2013
Anatomy of a Background Check
Lately, there has been quite a bit of discourse on the topic of background screening in the news. Between the EEOC suing Dollar General and BMW over their alleged discriminatory screening practices, the Philadelphia building collapse in June,and the Snowden/NSA information leaking case, there’s certainly plenty to discuss. But what exactly is a background check? The unfortunate, and potentially dangerous,
June 14, 2013
Top 10 Background Check Trends for 2013
The rising popularity of background checks has given rise to new trends for vetting new hires and employees by organizations across the U.S.The growth of background checks also permeates other areas such as screening of volunteers, contractors, business partners, board members, housing tenants and even purchasers of guns. Here’s a list of the latest 10