How to Background Check a Background Screening Vendor Your organization has wisely decided to take a proactive approach to its hiring practice and implemented an employment background screening program. Now that the decision has been made to start doing background checks, your next step is to find a reputable background screening vendor. In the background […]
3 Steps to Background Check Applicants for Diploma Mills 1.) Being Accredited by a Governing Body Being accredited by a governing body is one of the requirements that educational institutions must achieve in order to be able to provide services. The governing body usually consists of industry related associations like the American Dental Association or […]
Reviewing Background Checks with Hiring Candidates There is a new philosophy around conducting an individualized assessment with a candidate that has a criminal past that involves reviewing background checks. Its purpose is to determine if in fact the specific crime committed is grounds for disqualification from employment. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published a […]
It is estimated that a single negligent hiring claim can cost a company upwards of $500,000 in legal fees and fines. Not to mention the psychological toll a traumatic event can have on employees and management. One simple remedy that employers can use is implementing new hire criminal background checks. By consistently screening employees as […]
