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Summer Hires – Don’t Get Burned

As the summer season approaches, businesses are ramping up their hiring efforts to meet the surge in demand. Temporary workers are being recruited to fulfill these seasonal needs. However, it’s concerning that many businesses overlook the crucial step of employment screening for these temporary hires. While skipping this process may seem like a time-saving measure, […]

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Steer Clear: 3 Common Employment Screening Blunders HR Should Avoid

In our extensive experience, we’ve observed three prevalent mistakes that HR teams often encounter when conducting criminal record searches: 1) Relying solely on a Google search to uncover an applicant’s criminal history, which can potentially lead to the discovery of information outside the boundaries set by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). 2) Limiting the

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Free Isn’t Always Best: The Pitfalls of Relying on Free Employment Screening

Is it worth it? Picture yourself strolling through an HR conference, surrounded by free promotional goodies at every turn. You spot colorful koozies, branded USB drives, quirky keychains, trendy fidget spinners, and if you’re lucky, a stylish tote bag adorned with a company logo. Vendors eagerly distribute these items, hoping to catch your eye and

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