How Marijuana Laws Changed Background Screening Companies The legalization of marijuana has had a significant impact on the role of background screening companies. In the past, background screening companies were primarily used by employers to screen job applicants for criminal records and other red flags. However, with the legalization of marijuana, many employers are now…
4 Benefits of Background Checks for Small Business Owners and Single Family Investment Properties As a small business owner or single family investment property owner, you know that making smart hiring decisions is essential to your success. After all, your employees and tenants are the face of your business or property, and they have…
Five Priorities for Human Resources and Management in 2023 Preparing for the future is a key responsibility and opportunity for leaders in human resource management. Here are five helpful priorities to support your ongoing planning for the new year. Review your Expectations about Leadership: It’s important to review your specific expectations about your role and…
It’s the holiday season in many parts of the world, and companies that employ or contract drivers are often busier than usual. From logistics operations delivering goods to retailers, to the Amazon and FedEx drivers delivering purchases to consumers, the roadways are super busy. And more traffic means an increased number of collisions, which can…
5 Employee Retention Strategies for Retention and Productivity Experienced human resource professionals pay close attention to trends that help them develop and improve employee management strategies and policies. That includes recent periods known as the Great Resignation, the Quiet Quitting, and the Quiet Firing. Most trends relate to prevailing economic conditions and perceptions by employees…
6 Questions When Choosing a Background Check Company A Google search of the term “professional background check company ” generates millions of listings. The challenge is discerning between reliable companies with a solid track record and less professional operations making exaggerated claims. Here are six helpful questions to help you with the evaluation process. 1….
Background Check Compliance This article provides a summary of the key requirements for completing background checks as established by federal law. Additional standards can be set by individual states and local municipalities. The state or local consumer protection agency or state Attorney General has details about the relevant laws in their state. Fair Credit Reporting…
The Difference between an International and Domestic Background Check Businesses around the world are committed to protecting the people, resources and information associated with their company and clients. That includes hiring the best available employees (and contractors) that are fully screened. With the “ban the box’ legislation being passed in the U.S. and similar protocols…
The best background check services can provide a valuable insight into someone’s past activities. While no one can predict the future and ones past does not necessarily indicate a repeat performance, it can shelter you from any potential legal implications, bad hire costs associated with training and on boarding or even worse, potential disastrous public…
Should You Re-screen Employees? Interview with Kevin McCrann Most recruiters and HR professionals know that pre-employment background screening is an important part of the interview process. But what about after the candidate gets the job, how long is the background check valid for? After the candidate becomes an employee, and depending on the size of…