BACKGROUND CHECK NEWS AND ARTICLES
Reliable Background Screening has a long and successful history performing background checks in a multitude of industries, nationwide. Reliable is widely considered as the experts in the intricacies of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and other background screening regulations. President and CEO, Rudy Troisi, has been a speaker, nationally, at numerous professional organizations on the topic of employee and other background checks. As part of our stated goal to educate our clients about what background information they should have, and what the best methods are to acquire it, please refer to the two areas below, which contain valuable information pertaining to background checks.
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How Applicant Tracking Systems Compromise Background Checks
How do applicant tracking systems work? Corporations, businesses, and nonprofit organizations that utilize an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) often appreciate the ability to streamline the onboarding process. Applicants enter their information online, creating their initial employee/applicant file. This allows the company or organization to perform many human resources functions, including sometimes, ordering the employee background check. Unfortunately, applicants often make careless input errors when entering their information, which [...]
Board of Director Background Checks Are Crucial
Board of Directors exist in both the corporate and the nonprofit world. One common characteristic is that these Directors typically are not employees of the corporation or organization – yet they are part of the governing body that guides the direction and mission of both businesses and nonprofit organizations. While background checks are commonplace with employee onboarding – regardless of the type of entity for who they work [...]
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. Performing social media checks, when done properly can be obtained in a compliant manner, not only with the [...]
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 other state and municipal regulations, outline and regulate employers' and potential workers' rights and duties. Best practices also [...]
Social Media Background Checks
It is somewhat astonishing that social media has only been around for barely a generation. Yet today worldwide, there are nearly two billion users on Facebook alone. A recent study by a respected, national market research company found that 72% of adult Americans use at least one social media platform. With the widespread usage of social media today, the public personas of individuals on these platforms are now [...]
The Evolution of Credit Reports
Credit reports have evolved over the years. The most significant changes occurred almost five years ago on July 1, 2017, when all three credit bureaus – Equifax, Experian and TransUnion – settled a lawsuit that was filed against them by the attorney generals of several states. Their legal settlement resulted in the removal of all tax liens and civil judgments from the credit reports furnished by the three [...]
