Conducting background checks is necessary because it helps ensure the candidate you’re hiring isn’t a high-risk individual, leading to turnover or, worst, causing direct financial loss. One problem you may face is the time it takes to complete the process. However, there are several ways of optimizing your background checks for efficiency and accuracy. We
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Social Media Background Screenings – Benefits and Risks
When sifting through applications and deciding who to invite for an interview, many employers check out applicants’ social media profiles beforehand. Most candidates are pre-checked before they receive a job offer. Complete criminal background investigations, employment and education verifications, and credit reports are widespread when hiring a new candidate. Still, many companies look into social
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
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
November 11, 2013
Philadelphia Eagles Player Targeted in Bank Fraud Scheme
A Philadelphia Eagles player was the victim of theft by a person he trusted – an employee of a security firm. Late last month, Eagles offensive lineman, Todd Herremans made news headlines, but not for an Eagles victory. A 37-year-old man named Robert von Ryan is charged with bank fraud, allegedly stealing more than $225,000
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
December 17, 2012
Why You Need To Background Check [Infographic]
Your new potential hire has just left your office following a final interview. You feel great about their attitude and they appear to have the pedigree of a top candidate. They have all the signs for success: a resume full of great experience, stories about converting tough clients, and the charisma/charm and character you’ve only