Is One Background Check Enough? Why Ongoing Screening Matters

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Many employers believe that a thorough background check at the time of hire is enough to ensure a safe workplace. But for organizations committed to long-term safety, compliance, and risk management, screening shouldn’t stop on day one. Why Periodic Background Checks Are Becoming the Norm More companies are adopting recurring background checks as a standard practice; monthly, quarterly, […]

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How Background Checks Can Support Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace

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Diversity and inclusion (D&I) aren’t just corporate buzzwords, they’re strategic drivers of long-term business success. Whether you’re running a small coffee shop on Main Street or managing operations in a downtown high-rise, building a diverse and inclusive team creates stronger, more resilient businesses. But what role do background checks play in this process? More than

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Social Media and Hiring: Why Screening Applicants Online Can Be Risky

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Social media has transformed the way businesses find talent. Even small and mid-sized companies can now engage directly with potential candidates, both active and passive, through platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and even Instagram or TikTok. This strategy, known as social recruiting, offers a low-cost, high-visibility way to connect with job seekers and promote company culture. But

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Avoid Compliance Pitfalls: Why You Shouldn’t Split Your Employment Screening Process

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Many organizations handle parts of their employment screening in-house like checking references or reviewing public social media while outsourcing the rest to a Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA). At first glance, this blended approach may seem cost effective. But in practice, it creates risk and undermines legal protection. If you’re managing even a portion of your background

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