RELIABLE BACKGROUND SCREENING INDUSTRY NEWS AND ARTICLES
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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 – board of directors too often are selected based upon a referral from a “good old boys or good old girls club.” Established individuals will refer candidates from their networks to join a Board [...]
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 FCRA (Fair Credit Reporting Act) and the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) guidelines but also with other government regulations. Ask yourself what stands out in your mind more – the time an employee did [...]
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 available for the world to know, which can have a negative impact on your company’s brand. When making a decision to select a candidate to join your company or organization – whether as an [...]
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 credit bureaus. It may be surprising, but here we are virtually five years later, and many users of credit reports – corporations, municipalities, apartments, franchise companies, and country clubs – who rely upon information [...]
