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Over the past decade, more companies have started to understand the value of background checks. Performing a background check has become a pivotal part of the hiring process to ensure a safe and productive workplace. Unfortunately, there are some misconceptions surrounding background screening that give employers pause, causing some businesses to miss out on this ...

Pre-employment background screenings have been used for decades to help prospective employers and others obtain information that can help them make more informed hiring decisions. However, the rules surrounding these types of background screenings can — and do — change periodically. Employers, employment agencies and others who conduct background checks need to be aware of ...

The gig economy has affected businesses in every industry, allowing organizations and workers to embark on unique and mutually beneficial professional relationships. Independent contractors, sometimes referred to as “contingent workers,” have become a mainstay in the marketplace. Whether you call upon independent contractors to perform services for your business or you are considering doing so, ...

Employers and HR departments have faced many challenges throughout 2020, trying to find workarounds to cope with the effects of COVID-19. Trying to manage remote workers is complicated enough, but when you need to hire and onboard new employees remotely, the difficulties multiply. However, if you develop a plan, you can ease your efforts and ...

Chances are strong a property manager or landlord has had at least one troublesome tenant. You might have even had your own experience with a tenant who always paid rent late or who damaged your property investment. Landlords are increasingly seeking the best tenant screening services to make sure they know who is moving into their rental ...

By mastering the implementation phases and best practices for background checks, hiring managers gain the tools to build a solid candidate screening foundation. Hiring someone with a hidden criminal past may result in higher turnover, damage to the organization’s reputation, or liability for theft or other negative misdeeds or behaviors. It is vital that hiring teams ...

With summer in full swing, many companies have begun their annual campaigns to hire seasonal workers for the holidays. Whether you operate a traditional brick-and-mortar enterprise or concentrate on online sales, hiring seasonal employees likely plays a significant role in your yearly revenue plan. In many businesses, previous seasonal employees return over the course of ...

A federal criminal background check provides information about certain types of criminal cases prosecuted at the federal level — including robbery, fraud, embezzlement, tax evasion and white-collar offenses. Employers, hiring managers, landlords and others use federal background checks for in-depth vetting of prospective executives, workers and tenants. Federal crimes are prosecuted through U.S. district courts, ...

Employers use drug screening as part of their hiring processes to help ensure quality control, reduce the risks of workplace accidents and absenteeism, increase productivity and comply with regulations. With several drug testing methods available, employers must choose those that best fit their needs. In some cases, turnaround times or costs may be the most ...

Pre-employment background screenings play an important role in smart hiring practices, helping shield your organization from potential consequences including financial losses and damage to your professional reputation. If you’re considering incorporating comprehensive background screenings into your hiring process, you may experience challenges understanding some background check terminology. A professional background screening firm such as Global ...

For many employers, background screenings play a significant role in the hiring process, and a criminal history record check provides key information. Learning that a candidate has a criminal record, however, is not always the end of the story. Employers often decide to move forward with candidates who have criminal convictions. To hire the best ...

The modern workplace requires employees with advanced skills and proper training, yet falsifying educational backgrounds has emerged as a common form of resume fraud. As the job market has become increasingly competitive, some applicants feel the need to exaggerate — or completely fabricate — their educational credentials. Such false information can lead employers to make ...