Long gone are the days of operating on a handshake and trusting in the honesty of others—especially in the business world. Background checks are a quick way to discover whether or not someone is who they claim to be. These days, that’s a pretty big deal, no matter what industry you’re in. Moreover, depending on Read more »
Background Screening
Employee Background Screening: Pre-Employment Only?
Not all employers use employee background screening as part of their company’s hiring process. Those who do most likely run a pre-employment check. Then, once a candidate is brought on board, they are never subjected to another. That’s neither here nor there in most cases. That’s because the majority of people in the workforce don’t Read more »
Background Screening: Breaking It Down
Background screening is a pre-employment procedure used to help employers determine, among other things, whether a person is trustworthy and responsible. They can also reveal if someone has a history involving violence or abuse. Having the ability to glean this type of information before bringing the person on board could ward off a potentially dangerous Read more »
When Should Employers Run a Fingerprint Background Check?
When running a company, business owners realize that, ultimately, it’s all about the bottom dollar. Saving money whenever possible is a no-brainer, right? If your company has decided to begin background screening potential employees, have you decided if you’re going to incur the expense of running a fingerprint background check? There are some employers who Read more »
Yes, Misdemeanor Charges Show Up On a Criminal Background Check
Business owners are incorporating criminal background checks into their hiring process more than ever before. You can’t fault them for it. Conducting a criminal background check helps business owners vet potential new hires before actually bringing them on board. They help employers determine if someone is trustworthy, to be sure. They can also speak to Read more »
What is a Level 2 Background Check?
They say that if you’re looking for a job in a field that doesn’t do background checks as a norm, you should get a job in customer service or check out the food service industry. According to a national survey distributed by HR.com, 96% of employers do some type of background check. And, of that number, Read more »