July 2022
CFPB Issues Advisory to Protect Consumer Privacy
Earlier this month, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued an Advisory to protect consumer privacy. It is not surprising, given the expanding “metaverse” of personal information that so many companies are compiling, even while you are reading this blog. Specifically, the CFPB is focusing on companies that use and [...]
April 2022
Should Employers Look at Social Media?
When making a decision to select a candidate to join your company or organization – whether as an employee, volunteer, resident or tenant, franchisee, or a member – a background check that does not include a social media check can place your company and its brand at significant risk. [...]
6 Qualities of a Reliable Background Checking Company
Many job offer letters include wording stating that the position is reliant on the successful completion of a background check. These checks may include a credit check, a criminal background check, and even a look at the employee's social media activities. The federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, as well as [...]
February 2022
Country Club Membership Screening Benefits Bottom Line
One of the appeals of private country clubs is their exclusivity. Membership openings are typically capped-off at a certain threshold, meaning once a specific number of memberships is sold, a new member can only join after an existing member decides to leave the country club, thus opening up a membership [...]