Background Investigation Blogs: Expert Insights
ARG’s Thorough National Federal Criminal Search
National / Federal Criminal Search National and Federal Criminal Background Investigation searches are important to conduct before making a hiring decision and in some positions, as part of post-hire investigations. Many HR and hiring professionals have the false...
Ats Recruiting Smackdown: Comparing Hcm and Talent Platforms
This article, written by Alex Oliver, is reprinted with permission from iCIMS, a talent acquisition solutions provider. iCIMS marketplace is the largest ecosystem of integrated recruiting technologies. Wondering why organizations go with dedicated recruiting software...
Preparing for Form 4506-c & Cbsv Form Ssa-89
The IRS modified Form 4506-T. The new form will be required by March 2021. Form 4506-C is a superlative employer verification for up to 10 years. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) administers an income and employer verification solution called Form...
5 Critical Areas to Consider when Selecting a Background Investigation Provider
1.) No More Paper!!! Technology, Technology, and more Technology! Technology is changing the future of our businesses and workforce, and as a result, it is critical to understand how to best implement a solution where technology does the heavy lifting for you!...
7 Ways to Reduce Risk by Avoiding Costly Hire and Post-Hire Mistakes
The hiring process is not an easy task. There are dangers lurking everywhere when it comes to avoiding pitfalls and mitigating risk. Your employees and clients need to be safe. Therefore, who you bring on board can’t pose a threat or danger to anyone. While...
COVID-19 & Background Investigations
TOP 7 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS CONCERNING COVID-19 & EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND SCREENING By Mario Pecoraro, CEO, Alliance Risk Group, Inc. The COVID-19 crisis has severely impacted every industry and sector of the economy including an employer’s ability to properly...
Mitigate Risk with Background Investigations
Register for Live Webinar! (No Cost to Participate!) May 19, 202011 AM - 12:15 PM ETPresented by: Mario Pecoraro, President/CEO (1.25 SHRM PDCs) Alliance Risk Group is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP® or...
The Rise of Expunged Criminal Records
In the United States, proof of criminal prosecution lies in the public record, and it will always remain there. That does not guarantee, however, the availability of those records. When an individual’s home state expunges their criminal record, evidence of their...
Social Media and the Background Investigation Process
Social Media and the Background Investigation Process In order to conduct effective background investigations, it is important to consider adding social media to the mix. With more than 5.4 billion users on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and Twitter, social media sites...
Salary History Bans and the Employment Process
Does your state or locality have a salary history ban when it comes to the hiring process? If so, do you know if you're allowed to factor in salary history if the information is volunteered to you? Or how about after the employment offer is made? On the surface, it...