Jun 27, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG
Background investigations are essential for a number of reasons. At their core, background checks are intended to investigate an individual’s past and shine light on anything questionable or problematic. For employers, these investigations often involve a verification...
Jun 22, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG
How much does a background check cost? The cost of a background check depends on the searches a company chooses to include. If you are working with an agency that conducts background investigations for a service to other companies, you will also be paying for...
Jun 22, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG
Can arrests appear on a background investigation? Your arrest may or may not show up on your background check, depending on a variety of factors. Unless you have a record expunged, it can stay on your background check report indefinitely. However, certain types of...
Jun 21, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG
How can my company use social media to vet employees? Using social media to vet employees can be a wonderful addition to your background investigation process. Ensuring that they are conducted within the guidelines of the FCRA is critical, as well as ensuring...
Jun 20, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG
When conducting background investigations or ordering them for your company, it’s imperative that you follow the guidelines of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. You are likely familiar with the act, which stipulates the fair treatment of consumer information in credit...
Jun 15, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG
What can companies do to vet employees if they aren’t using drug testing? What can companies do to vet employees if they aren’t using drug testing? A thorough background screening can include employment verifications; education verifications; federal,...
