Mar 21, 2019 | Background Investigations, BLOG
A discussion about trends in pre-employment background investigations wouldn’t be complete without mentioning how to conduct a proper social media search. A social media search is an important tool to use in background investigations. The purpose of a social...
Nov 7, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG
If you’ve been wondering why corporations rely on advanced background checks, you’re not alone. There are a number of significant reasons for businesses to conduct background investigations. HR professionals or managers can’t be expected to pick up on every warning...
Jul 22, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG
Why are rolling background checks a good idea? According to the National Association of Professional Background Screeners, 96 percent of companies order background checks on at least some employees. Clearly, most businesses understand the importance of properly...
Jul 20, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG, Transportation
Do Uber and Lyft drivers undergo background checks? If you keep up on the news, you may be wondering whether rideshare drivers from popular companies like Uber and Lyft have to undergo background investigations prior to employment. In nearly all cases, the answer is...
Jul 19, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG
How far back can background checks go? Unless you are able to have a record expunged, it can linger indefinitely in your background screening report. This is especially true of criminal convictions. You may be wondering, however, how civil records are dealt with when...
Jul 19, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG
What is a level 2 background check? If you conduct background checks, you might be familiar with the term “level 2 background check.” Though this can be a term used by a background screening company to refer to a specific package they offer, more often it refers to a...
