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State-based criminal searches can vary widely from state to state. Some states offer access to excellent search records – all jurisdictions report all convictions, and data is updated daily. Some states offer reasonably good search data where all jur... More...

If a candidate is "reaching", "tuning" or "shading" their resume, they will frequently tell you not to contact a current employer. Candidates are advised that this makes them appear more valuable within an organization. They are advised to check a "n... More...

There are some sobering statistics for employers who feel they can't afford to hire an outside agency to do backgroud screening, or who don't do background screening on their candidates. An estimated 1 in 5 companies don't do background checks. ... More...

Are you tired of applying for jobs? Tired of sending out resumes without any response? Are you frustrated because employers are not contacting you for interviews and you are feeling overwhelmed in your job search? …. This is a lead in on the website ... More...

More and more companies and organizations are doing background checks on their job candidates, and even current employees. One of the primary reasons for doing background checks is internal security and protection from negligent hiring lawsuits. Some... More...

The US Department of Justice released information last year about a voluntary survey companies took relating to cyber crime in the work place. Slightly over 7,800 businesses responded to the National Computer Security Survey with 67% of those indicti... More...

We frequently get asked about the legality of doing a background check. This question may come from a client or from an applicant who has applied for a job. The basic answer to the question is yes – background checks are legal. Of course, you know th... More...

Many companies don't do background screening on new or current employees. Their reasons are endless, but probably one of the reasons that concerns us the most is where they say "we always hire through a temporary agency and they do the background scr... More...

Tips on Pre-Employment Background Checks for Employers The majority of employers today conduct background checks. The belief is that it is necessary to perform due diligence in order to assure qualified employees and to protect fellow employees a... More...

Legitimate background screening firms are required to follow the Fair Credit Reporting Act. This act defines guidelines on what can and can not be used in hiring practices. Industry sources (the groups that watch things like this) indicate that curre... More...

Every hiring manager sets out to bring in only the best talent, but unfortunately it doesn’t always work out. A recent SurePayroll survey found that three out of four business owners admitted to making a hiring mistake, with many costing ... More...

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