Background Investigation Blogs: Expert Insights
3 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Background Investigation Service
Human Resources managers have been under attack by shady or unqualified applicants since the very beginning, but this has been increasing over time. To help job seekers with something to hide, numerous resources are becoming available to help them “beat the system.”...
Beware of Investigation Companies who offer “Smoke & Mirror” Searches!
The September 2013 Background Investigation Division E-Newsletter was sent out last week. In case you missed it, here is a reprint of our feature article. Beware of Investigation Companies who offer "Smoke & Mirror" Searches! There are investigation...
Infinity Screening
Infinity Screening - Should Your Organization Consider it? by Mario Pecoraro Infinity Screening is a process whereby employers conduct periodic screening on employees post-hire. Many organizations rely on Alliance Risk Group as a resource to help implement an infinity...
Top 10 Things Businesses Can Do To Mitigate Risk
1.) Ensure your organization has conducted a secure site assessment within the past 18 months or less to ensure physical assets are adequately protected. Businesses invest millions of dollars to purchase and maintain physical assets. It is critical to ensure this...
Kmart Settles FCRA Suit
On January 25, 2013, Kmart agreed to a $3 million settlement stemming from allegations that it violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) when using background checks to make employment decisions. In the case, Pitt v. Kmart Corp., the lead plaintiff claimed that...
You Can Teach an Old Dog New Tricks…Partnerships Built on a Foundation of Trust
Working with a client should not be perceived as an opportunity for a sale, but an opportunity to build a life long partner relationship. In my years of managing companies, I have learned, sometimes the hard way that a partnership is harder to develop but ultimately...
FINRA Background Check Rule Goes Into Effect 7/1/15
Click here to have a representative contact you about the FINRA Background Check Rule. Photo Credit: Stephen Chernin/Getty Images; Money.CNN.com FINRA Background Check Rule Goes Into Effect 7/1/15; May prevent Bernie Madoff types from ripping off investors. A...
Infinity Screening: Why is it Important?
Q & A with Mario Pecoraro, CEO of Alliance Risk Group. Q: What is infinity screening? A: Infinity Screening or continuous screening is a posthire background investigation that continuously investigates an employee’s background at various intervals post-hire,...