Susan Stephens was a normal American who in 2007 was accused by an ex-husband of committing a crime that resulted in a felony charge. Her attorney at the time advised her to plead guilty assuring her that in her line of work (social worker) and no other previous crimes, this one conviction and probationary period […]
When Creating Your Company’s New Hire Process From “ban the box” compliance to position specific searches, here are five important items to add to your organization’s background screening policy: Ban the Box Compliance – It is only a matter of time before every employer nationwide must adhere to “ban the box” regulations; be proactive and […]
Pay-as-you-go Employment Background Checks Most employers decide to implement some form of employment background checks to ensure their applicant is a suitable fit with their organization. First, they must develop an ironclad compliant employment background screening policy that will enable the organization to effectively manage the background screening process. Once the policy is vetted and […]
Reasons to Implement Continuous Criminal Monitoring in the Workforce Traditionally, employers would conduct an employment background check on a new hire to ensure proper suitability with the organization; however, the screening should not stop there. More and more employers are starting to move toward a “continuous criminal monitoring” model as part of their ongoing duties […]
Applicant Dispute Process For Disqualified Job Applicants What must be done if a company decides not to hire an applicant based on the results of their background report? Do you notify the applicant via phone and tell them they are no longer a candidate for the position or do you simply move on, waiting for […]
