Background Investigation Blogs: Expert Insights
How Background Checks Can Be Used in Property Management
How Background Checks Can Be Used in Property Management If you are a landlord or work for a property management company, it has probably occurred to you to look into the background of a potential tenant prior to approving their application. However, many laws...
Social Media and the FCRA: What You Need to Know
Social Media and the FCRA: What You Need to Know Social media is a big deal these days--it is used to keep in touch, make new connections, and even network with professional contacts. It’s often possible to tell a lot about a person from a quick check of their social...
Salary History Bans: 3 Things to Consider
Salary History Bans: 3 Things to Consider In the past, it was common to provide information about past salary history when completing a job application. As an applicant, this might tend to give you a bit of pause--it’s hard not to wonder how providing a...
Updates to the Federal Workplace Drug Testing Program: What Employers Should Know
Updates to the Federal Workplace Drug Testing Program: What Employers Should Know If your company conducts drug testing on its employees, you likely are already familiar with some of the regulations surrounding such monitoring. Just as important as ensuring your...
Adverse Findings: What They Are and How They Impact Your Background Investigations
Adverse Findings: What They Are and How They Impact Your Background Investigations If your company currently conducts background checks, you may have heard the term “adverse findings” used in the past. But what are adverse findings, exactly? An adverse finding in a...
Applicant Tracking Systems and Background Investigation Integration
Applicant Tracking Systems and Background Investigation Integration As a busy employer or human resources professional, you likely understand the great investment of time necessary to follow the hiring process from start to finish. Posting job listings, vetting...
Pre- Vs. Post-Offer Background Investigations
Pre- Vs. Post-Offer Background Investigations There is a great deal of focus on pre-offer background investigations, and they can indeed be a fantastic way to screen employees before making them a job offer. Post-offer background checks are also very popular...
4 Reasons Background Checks are Critical for Colleges
4 Reasons Background Checks are Critical for Colleges Administering a college or university can be a daunting task, particularly when it comes to staffing. Identifying the best academics, administrators, and support staff to uphold your institution’s mission and best...
3 Reasons Hospitals Need to Conduct Background Checks
3 Reasons Hospitals Need to Conduct Background Checks Hospitals provide a critical service to the community and are trusted as the ultimate authority in most medical situations, especially those that are urgent in nature. Hospital administration is no easy task, both...
Background Check Releases and Disclosures: What’s the Difference?
Background Check Releases and Disclosures: What's the Difference? When it comes to pre- and post-employment background checks, a number of laws regulate what can be asked of an applicant, what permissions are needed, and how any information found may be reported. The...