Background Check Blog

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Is an initial Background Check good enough to protect you?

In an effort to reduce risk in the workplace, some organizations choose to conduct periodic background checks on their workers ...
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HR’s Expanding Role – Contributing to the New Company Blueprint

It's clear our workplaces have been thrown into uncharted territories in the past couple years, often filled with uncertainty, HR ...
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Can Background Checks Protect Your Company?

Here’s a good list of things for you to consider: Workplace Theft - Workplace theft reportedly costs U.S. companies $50 ...
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Background Checks and Discriminatory Hiring

Worker rights continue to be more in focus, and as an HR (human resource) professional or a hiring manager, it ...
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Background Checks and Second Chances

As Houstonians our company has experienced the power of unity in a city where hardships are known to hit. Living ...
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How To Prevent Candidates From ‘Ghosting’ You Throughout The Year

During the hiring process the term "ghosting" refers to severing all communication with someone without any explanation or warning, according ...
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How Safe Is It To Hire Gig Workers?

What is the gig economy? The gig economy is a segment of the workforce comprised of individuals earning income by ...
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Is Your Vendor Putting You at Risk by Violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act?

Vetting a vendor who performs employment screening is important. This is particularly true when entering into a contractual agreement or ...
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Ban The Box – Does It Affect You?

Although the ban-the-box campaign is well-known among hiring professionals, there are many employers who are not familiar with it. As ...
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