RELIABLE BACKGROUND SCREENING INDUSTRY NEWS AND ARTICLES

With 2017 ending with record highs in the stock market, the job market for 2018 is expected to be robust. In addition to many companies hiring for new positions, the rate at which people will be quitting jobs is expected to be about twice the level it was during the economic collapse of the “great recession.” Thus, the need for hiring will exist at countless companies and organizations, and that also necessitates employee background checks. Whether it’s a small business, municipal government, multinational corporation, or a non-profit – organizations and companies need to properly vet new hires to protect their brand, their [...]

There has been much in the news of late about sexual misconduct in the workplace. One example is Massage Envy, where published reports have said about 180 women have taken some form of action to report alleged sexual misconduct (some of which have been adjudicated and proven in the courts). When a company as large as Massage Envy, with about 1200 locations nationwide can experience this type of unwanted free press and litigation, how can your company protect its brand? I happen to personally know numerous Massage Envy franchisees, and because of this I also know Massage Envy requires background checks on [...]

Starting January 1, 2018, employers in the state of California will face two new challenges, in a state that is already highly regulated in favor of the consumer. Employers in other states may be impacted, too, so everyone should read this article. The issues that will affect employers throughout the state starting the first of next year are: Employers will be prohibited from asking job applicants about their wage and salary history, and “Ban-the-Box” becomes the law for the entire state, i.e., employers will be forbidden to inquire or consider an applicant’s criminal conviction history before the applicant receives a conditional employment [...]

With more of our sensitive personal information making its way online, it’s never been more important to safeguard it. Hackers and identity thieves need surprisingly little to turn your world upside down, and the easier you make it for them to access these private details, the more likely they are to take advantage. We’ve assembled a list of best practices for both document security and online safety. Employing these strategies proactively can help ensure your organization doesn’t find itself on the wrong end of a security breach, which could do harm not only to your business, but to your customers, as well. [...]