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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. This means the pre-employment screening process doesn’t stop at the front door. It continues periodically throughout the term of employment. Organizations that decide to conduct periodic background checks on employees often do so randomly, quarterly […]

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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 has become increasingly more important. Playing an integral part in managing human capital means they are in tune with both organizational, as well as employee needs; a list of needs which continues to grow as […]

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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 is more important than ever to be knowledgable of discriminatory hiring practices. One of the most recent legislative landmarks recognizes the LGBTQ community. The Supreme Court’s expansion of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act […]

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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 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 […]

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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 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 […]

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Criminal Records – What’s Fair Game In Texas Hiring?

A periodic review of your hiring policies is never a bad idea, especially when it comes to ensuring compliance with the applicable laws. If your business is just starting up an employment screening program, then being informed about and adhering to the following hiring laws is even more crucial. A couple to be aware of […]