Dec 21, 2017 | Background Investigations, BLOG
Misdemeanor and Felony Convictions: Understanding the Difference When hiring employees, a thorough background investigation may return past criminal convictions. It is important, however, not to discount all potential hires simply on the basis of a past conviction....
Dec 19, 2017 | Background Investigations, BLOG, Energy
4 Reasons the Energy Industry Needs Background Checks If your company operates within the energy industry, your hiring practices should include thorough background investigations. Energy industry employees are charged with the operation, maintenance, and...
Dec 15, 2017 | Background Investigations, BLOG, Gaming & Hospitality
5 Reasons Background Checks Are Critical in the Hospitality Industries If you run a business in the gaming or hospitality industries, you know the importance of hiring great employees. When it comes to making good employment decisions, the importance of background...
Dec 13, 2017 | Background Investigations, BLOG, Staffing
4 Things to Consider when Hiring in New York State Are you an employer in New York State? If you are doing any hiring, you’ll need to familiarize yourself with the state’s laws for hiring practices. Specifics as to what you can and cannot ask potential employees are...
Dec 8, 2017 | Background Investigations, BLOG
Ban the Box Laws by State: A Guide for Employers “Ban the box” regulations refer to an effort by civil rights advocates to remove the checkbox from employment applications that asks job seekers to identify any criminal record they might have. Supporters of ban the box...
Dec 6, 2017 | Background Investigations, BLOG
The Flaws of the Federal Background Check System Recent events like the tragic shooting of 26 people at a Texas church in November 2017 have brought flaws in the system to the fore. Each time such a horrific event occurs, the conversation quickly moves to what...
