Jul 17, 2019 | Background Investigations, Banking & Finance, BLOG
This article is by TrueCredit: Once you know how to read a credit report, you’ll have a better sense of what to look for. You have a different credit report at each of the 3 national credit bureaus: TransUnion, Experian and Equifax. Each bureau’s report may have...
Jul 2, 2019 | Background Investigations, BLOG
According to the National Employment Law Project (NELP) website, several states and cities have recently joined the Ban the Box movement or have expanded their current laws. Ban the Box refers to the effort to remove the question about criminal convictions on a job...
Jun 6, 2019 | Background Investigations, BLOG
This article, written by CEO Mario Pecoraro, was originally published online by the SHRM Executive Network, HR People + Strategy When conducting background investigations or ordering them for your company, it’s imperative that you follow the guidelines of the Fair...
May 15, 2019 | Background Investigations, BLOG
OCA Searches of Statewide Criminal Records in New York State Are Vital… …Despite the fee increase from $65 to $95 in the New York State Budget A search of statewide criminal convictions for misdemeanors and felonies is an important factor to include in...
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...