Staffing Background Investigation Blogs
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...
4 Reasons Staffing Companies Can’t Afford to Skip Background Investigations
4 Reasons Staffing Companies Can't Afford to Skip Background Investigations Staffing companies have unique needs, in that the individuals they hire might or might not fall under their company’s jurisdiction when it comes to liability. Businesses who use staffing...
4 Things to Consider when Hiring in New York State
4 Things to Consider when Hiring in New York State Are you an employer in New York State? If you are doing any hiring, you’ll need to familiarize yourself with the state’s laws for hiring practices. Specifics as to what you can and cannot ask potential employees are...
4 Reasons Healthcare Facilities Need Pre-Employment Background Checks
4 Reasons Healthcare Facilities Need Pre-Employment Background Checks Pre-employment background investigations are important in all industries. In the healthcare industry, however, they couldn’t be more critical. Medical professionals are privy to extensive amounts of...
FCRA Violations: How to Avoid a Lawsuit when Conducting Background Investigations
FCRA Violations: How to Avoid a Lawsuit when Conducting Background Investigations Background investigations are a critical component of the hiring process. In today's complicated world, it is irresponsible not to verify the reliability, safety, and qualifications of...
A background verification adverse finding found, now what to do?
Results in: A background verification adverse finding has been found, now what do I do? Suddenly, without warning, someone is pulling all the wrong levers. Stress, anxiety, and panic... You just caught a glimpse of the new hire walking along the corridors, talking...
Albany County joins Fair Chance Act Movement
In case you missed this article in our 9/30/16 Background Investigative Newsletter, it is reprinted here for your convenience! ***Ban the Box Updates*** Albany County in New York State is one of the latest counties to join the Fair Chance Act movement. County...
Wage Discrimination Bills Would Prevent Salary History Questions
Recently, several state legislatures have introduced bills that seek to prohibit employers from seeking or inquiring about an applicant's past salary history. The intent of these bills is to prevent wage discrimination between workers who perform equal job...
Applicant Tracking System
Applying yourself to Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Software Collaboration and efficiency are vital in your hiring and recruiting practices. But how do you accomplish that in the face of narrow timeframes, and increasing pressure from a considerably smaller selection...
Criminal Records Check & Compliance with the FCRA
Criminal Records Check & FCRA Compliance How far back is a criminal records check reportable? Human Resource Professionals are tasked with many challenging responsibilities including how to make the best possible hires for their organizations. They have to take...