More employers than ever before are conducting criminal background checks. And with the pandemic increasing remote hiring, this screening tool is an additional way to ensure that you are only hiring the best possible candidates. But criminal background checks can also serve as a way to mitigate risk and manage liability. Employers have many threats…
Employers conduct background checks for many different reasons. Criminal background checks can flag past offenses that may be relevant for the position you are currently filling. Employment verification checks can ensure that the individual possesses the skills, education, experience, and credentials they say they do. And while background checks are becoming increasingly common and very…
The job application process can be difficult for both employers and potential employees, especially when facing unique challenges and changes to the normal operating procedures. Applicants are seeking new skill sets and focusing on past experiences to highlight current competencies needed to match employers’ demands which are becoming more stringent with requirements. Applicants are seeking…
Criminal background checks are a standard part of employment screening. However, the process for conducting these checks is far from uniform. It can depend upon a variety of factors, such as the type of background check you require, the location in which you operate, and where the candidate is located. Applicants with a criminal charge…
The year 2020 was marked by tremendous changes in organizational structure and operational processes. It should be no surprise then that several legislative changes have impacted criminal background checks on potential employees. While many of the changes occur on a state level, there is also one that impacts the entire nation. An overview of these…
Background checks are becoming increasingly common for many applications. Creditors, landlords, and employers frequently use this tool to verify the information and ensure that they select top applicants. Background checks can include a lot of information related to: Verifying identity Verifying the right to work legally Discovering criminal history and registration on any sex offender…
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) was created as a part of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This agency enforces laws that protect employees from discrimination. Many employers use criminal background checks and employment verification processes to identify the best candidates during the hiring process. However, these checks must be EEOC…
Business owners and managers face an incredible amount of challenges in running a successful and profitable company today. And in most instances, employee salaries and related payroll expenses represent the single most significant expense every month. The average company spends between 20% and 30% of its gross revenue on its workforce. Onboarding and training new employees is…
Any business owner or HR manager knows that hiring staff is part of the job – but hiring great employees often results in far more business benefits than those that perform below expectations. Great employees can boost productivity, improve workplace morale, and ensure that you can rely on things to get done the right way….
Many employers conduct a background check when a conditional offer of employment has been made but then fail to conduct another criminal background check post-employment. Rescreening, or continuous screening, is the process of conducting follow-up checks on the employee’s criminal background and credit report after they have been hired, and there are several advantages to…