Pre-employment substance abuse testing is a common practice among employers in the United States. It involves testing job applicants for the presence of drugs or alcohol (alcohol is considered a substance versus a drug) in their system. While some employers view drug testing as an effective way to ensure a safe and productive workplace, others
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March 20, 2023
Building Blocks to Better Employment Background Checks [Free Guide]
Background checks aren’t “one size fits all,” but generally, there’s a right way and a wrong way to conduct an employment background check. In our latest guide, get to know what makes for a bad, better and best employment background check. You’ll also get a comprehensive checklist you can use to make sure the background
March 13, 2023
Why Should all employers conduct background checks?
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
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
Employment Background Checks – A Critical Component to Hiring
In today’s job market, it is not uncommon for candidates to use deceptive tactics to mislead employers during the hiring process. Candidates have been found to bend the truth to get hired; many have falsified their work or education history on their resumes. They might claim to have held various executive positions at well-known companies,
Should Background Checks be Conducted on Interns?
Companies invest in their future success by building a relevant workforce and future leaders. Internships are a way for companies to provide firsthand experience to prospective employees. Internships target fresh graduates, working professionals looking to change careers, or individuals earning higher education degrees. The entry-level experience offered to develop professionals helps them learn the company’s
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
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
Fair Credit Reporting Act and its Relationship with Background Screening Companies
Remote working has made it increasingly important for employers to conduct background checks on prospective employees. As part of the standard employment background checks, criminal history, social security numbers, drug tests, and other public records are screened. Credit reports or consumer reports from credit bureaus are analyzed for a more in-depth screening before making employment