May 11, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG
How much does a background check cost? The cost of a background check depends on the searches included. These can range from employment and education verifications to Statewide, Federal, and National criminal searches; DMV record checks; bankruptcies, liens,...
May 11, 2018 | BLOG, Investigative
How do remote surveillance cameras work? Remote surveillance can be achieved through a variety of technologies, but it’s important that investigators be familiar with the laws surrounding their use. Issues such as the reasonable expectation of privacy...
May 10, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG
What are adverse findings? An adverse finding in a background investigation can be any search result that contradicts information an applicant provided when they applied for a position with your company. For instance, if an applicant stated that they obtained a...
May 9, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG
Should background checks be done pre- or post-hire? Background checks are a necessary expense in any hiring process. However, does your company wish to take on that cost for all applicants you are considering? If you conduct pre-offer background checks, the...
May 8, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG
You already know that hiring an employee who is a bad fit for your company wastes time and money. Whether they are underqualified for the job, have the wrong attitude, or have questionable things in their past, bad hires eat up a lot of energy. The ambiguous notion...
May 4, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG
Will marijuana impact a drug test? If you are undergoing a drug test, you might be wondering whether marijuana use will show up on your test. Many drug tests, especially those called five-panel tests, include a check for marijuana. Five-panel tests are the most...