RELIABLE BACKGROUND SCREENING INDUSTRY NEWS AND ARTICLES
Industry news, helpful tips, and valuable insight from the Reliable Background Screening Team.
The Numbers Behind Smarter Hiring: What Criminal Hit Data Reveals About Hiring Risk, Retention and Protecting Your Brand
Onboarding a new candidate is one of the most important decisions an organization makes. It is also one of the easiest decisions to cause high risk and costly liability. A resume can tell you where someone has worked. An interview can tell you how someone communicates. References can provide additional insight (if not fabricated). But none of these steps necessarily provides a complete picture of the person an organization is considering putting in a position of trust, especially when servicing the public, safety sensitive populations and protecting your reputation. That is where comprehensive background screening becomes a crucial part of a responsible [...]
Continuous Monitoring vs. Annual Re-Screening: Which Is Right for Your Organization?
Hiring qualified, trustworthy employees is only the beginning of an organization’s risk management responsibilities. A background check provides valuable information at the time of hire, but circumstances can change throughout an employee’s tenure. Continuous criminal monitoring and annual re-screening are two approaches organizations can use to identify relevant developments after the initial background screening process. While both methods support workforce safety and informed decision-making, they differ in timing, scope, cost, administration, and the speed at which potential concerns are discovered. Choosing between continuous monitoring and annual re-screening is not simply a matter of selecting the most frequent option. The right strategy depends [...]
Drug Testing Is More Important and More Complicated Than Ever
Drug testing remains an important part of workplace safety, risk management and responsible hiring. For employers, a well-designed drug testing program can provide valuable information when evaluating candidates and employees, particularly in safety-sensitive positions and industries where impairment can have serious consequences. At the same time, the rules governing workplace drug testing are changing. Federal, state and local governments continue to address marijuana legalization, THC testing, employee protections and the circumstances under which employers can test or take action based on a positive result. Advances in testing technology are also giving employers different options and requirements as to what they test, how [...]
How Country Clubs Should Structure a Membership Screening Policy
A well-designed country club membership background screening policy helps private clubs protect their members, employees, facilities, finances, and reputation while maintaining a fair and welcoming admissions process. Country clubs often provide access to valuable amenities, private events, family activities, financial accounts, and close-knit social networks. Because membership can create long-term relationships within the club community, screening prospective members should be handled with care, consistency, and respect. The goal is not to create unnecessary barriers. It is to establish a reliable process that supports informed membership decisions and reduces avoidable risk. Why Country Clubs Need a Formal Screening Policy Many country clubs rely [...]
