May 31, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG
What is a salary history ban? A salary history ban is enacted at the state, county, or local level, so it’s important to stay up-to-date on your area’s requirements. These protect job applicants from having to report their salaries when completing applications. In...
May 30, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG
Should we do social media checks as part of our background investigations? Employing social media searches can be a great addition to a thorough background investigation. It’s often possible to tell a lot about a person from a quick check of their social media...
May 25, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG
Should background checks be done pre- or post-hire? Should your company be conducting background checks pre- or post-hire? The answer isn’t straightforward, as it really depends on the circumstances. If your company conducts background investigations post-offer, it...
May 25, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG
Should colleges do background checks? Colleges and universities should absolutely conduct background checks. Institutions of higher education rely heavily on their excellent reputation, built slowly over many years. One human resources misstep could set your...
May 25, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG, Investigative
How can our company fight fraud? The best way to fight fraud in the workplace is with information. Conduct pre-employment background investigations on all new hires. This can turn up information from past employers or educational references that might speak to...
May 24, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG
By now you likely have heard of GDPR. This stands for the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation, and it takes effect on May 25, 2018. If you interact with companies of any kind, you have probably received notifications asking you to review an update to...
