Fast Results, Better Partnership for Background Check and Employment Screening
As Houstonians our company has experienced the power of unity in a city where hardships are known to hit. Living through catastrophic hurricanes and surviving in an economy that is impacted by the boom and bust nature of the oil industry is normal. So is the act of coming together in our city when these […]
During the hiring process the term “ghosting” refers to severing all communication with someone without any explanation or warning, according to SHRM. Both the hiring employer as well as the candidate can be guilty of this harmful, and often regrettable, practice. It seems employers have been ghosting job applicants and candidates for years. According to […]
What is the gig economy? The gig economy is a segment of the workforce comprised of individuals earning income by providing on-demand work, services or goods. Some examples would be contract, temporary, freelance and seasonal workers. They often utilize a digital platform or website in order to market their services and find clients. This is […]
Vetting a vendor who performs employment screening is important. This is particularly true when entering into a contractual agreement or being part of a buyout where a new company requires you to use their current vendor. Assuming the employment screening vendor is following FCRA regulations can be a mistake. To help protect your company, here […]
Although the ban-the-box campaign is well-known among hiring professionals, there are many employers who are not familiar with it. As such, any impact it may have on their hiring process may not be fully understood. Having an understanding of what ban the box is, how it came about, and what it means for your hiring […]
Are you conducting parts of your employment screening in-house and vending parts out to a consumer reporting agency (CRA)? While it may save you a few dollars, there are associated risks, for example: 1. You may obtain information you cannot legally consider in employment decisions2. You forfeit the protection provided by your CRA on portions of your […]