Certain business types more appropriate for pre-hire background checks Given the wrong prospective employee, the cost for a small business to conduct a background check could pale in comparison to the potential liability. “Oh, yes, background checks can be a very cost-efficient method of helping a small organization find people who are the right… Continue reading Are Employee Background Checks Worth the Cost?
Employment Background Checks: A Jobseeker’s Guide
Introduction Whether you are hired or promoted for a job may depend on the information revealed in an employment background check. Job applicants and existing employees as well as volunteers may be asked to submit to background checks. For some jobs, employment screening is required by federal or state law. The current emphasis on security and… Continue reading Employment Background Checks: A Jobseeker’s Guide
Background Checks: Critical in a Sluggish Economy
Employee background screening is a proven tool used by many organizations to battle profit-draining high turnover, low productivity, on-the-job substance abuse, employee theft and more. Additionally, checks help mitigate risks such as negligent hiring litigation and workplace violence. But when businesses are seeking ways to reduce expenses because of the slow economy, is it smart… Continue reading Background Checks: Critical in a Sluggish Economy
Background Check Precautions For Pre-Employment Screening
Essentials of Background Checking Regardless of the size of your business, pre-employment screening is a necessary hiring practice to avoid lawsuits and costly hiring mistakes. Gone are the days of a simple reference check and a few phone calls to screen new employees. Amid security concerns, corporate scandals, and workplace violence, pre-employment screening has been… Continue reading Background Check Precautions For Pre-Employment Screening
Background Checks
Five Keys to Pre-screening Potential Employees Background checks are a critical component in hiring. When it comes to your business, you cannot afford to make a poor hiring decision. In fact, for most businesses, one bad hire can make the difference between success and failure. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 30% of small… Continue reading Background Checks
How Much Can Potential Employers Ask About You?
Everyone knows it’s tough to get a job these days. The task is that much harder if you have any kind of blemish on your past. The use of background checks to screen potential employees has become a billion-dollar business. More than 90 percent of employers in the U.S. conduct criminal background checks, at least… Continue reading How Much Can Potential Employers Ask About You?
EEOC Policy Updates
EEOC Updates Policy Regarding Employer Use of Background Checks to Bar Applicants with Criminal Arrest and Conviction Records On April 25, 2012, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) approved updated enforcement guidance which clarifies that criminal record information obtained from applicants during background checks cannot be used to screen potential or current employees under Title… Continue reading EEOC Policy Updates
The Importance of Reliable Background Screening
Often times, companies do not screen a potential candidate for hire, or obtain flawed information about a candidate. There have been many times in the histories of countless companies when employees have not been drug tested, and are later found to have drug problems. There have also been instances when security guards have not been… Continue reading The Importance of Reliable Background Screening
2012 Annual NAPBS Conference
We will be in attendance at the 2012 NAPBS Annual Conference in beautiful Nashville, Tennessee! We hope to see you soon!
Ten Tips for Selecting a Background Screening Partner
In the current economy, the job market is over-saturated with potential employees. This leaves employers with the task of sorting through applicants to find the best person for the job. One of the most important parts of the interview process is the background check; failure to do a proper background check can result in financial… Continue reading Ten Tips for Selecting a Background Screening Partner