This month, Match Group, which operates some of the largest and most used dating sites in the US, announced that they’d be making a background check feature available to users.
There have been countless instances in recent years of people faking degrees to get jobs and leaving a trail of havoc in their wake. For example, a Florida teenage managed
This month, countless Uber drivers have found themselves unable to login to Uber’s system in order to do their jobs. The problem? Delayed background checks. Some Uber drivers whose yearly
In recent years, there have been several examples of extremists making their way into military ranks, wreaking havoc, and tarnishing the reputation of the Department of Defense. In this day
In an age where a single bad hire can devastate even the largest and most reputable organization selecting the best background check company is vital. VettFirst Security has earned a
The Key to Keeping Radicals Out of Your Organization? Social Media Background Checks! If employers have learned anything from the recent unrest in the US Capitol, it’s that maybe they
It’s impossible to turn a blind eye to the current climate in our country. Matters of politics, race, and even science are incredibly hot button issues that are polarizing the
Though background checks are by no means a new concept, the methodology and the information that’s readily available to employers has evolved in a big way. The computerization of most
A court martial check goes above and beyond checking the typical databases that report criminal convictions, diving into military court martial records to provide insight into any convictions that may
Last year around this time, rideshare giant Uber released its first ever safety report for the year 2018. The report contained some alarming numbers, though the company made certain to
Hiring can be a bear. A time consuming, complicated, disappointing bear, at that. While background checks are just a part of the process for the 96% of employers who use
In May of 2019, 40-year-old Frederick M. Pohl, an employee at Disney’s Magic Kingdom theme park, was arrested for soliciting sex from what he thought was an 8-year-old girl. As
If not, maybe you should be. Here are five reasons why. 1. Churches Can Be Liable if Something Goes Wrong There is absolutely legal precedent that allows a person to
Firing of Carly “Crunk Bear” McKinney Spurs Conversations About Social Media Usage for Teachers When you were a child, did you ever wonder what your teachers did outside of school?
For the 2017/2018 basketball season, James Earl Williams served as a youth basketball officiant for the Granbury and Glen Rose school districts in the Fort Worth, TX area. He had
You Need Background Checks for Locksmiths and Other Contractors. Here’s Why. If you’re considering hiring a contractor for your home or business, you might want to consider a background check
How can Adjudication Services Help Smooth Out Your Hiring Process? Hiring can be a bear. A time consuming, complicated, disappointing bear, at that. While background checks are just a part
Making the case for Social Media Screening for Government Employees and Contractors. On February 13, 2017, Pluribus International out of Augusta, Georgia hired 25-year-old Sarah Winner, an Air Force veteran
Most American employers conduct background checks as part of their hiring approach. According to a survey from HR.com, 96 percent of employers conduct at least one type of pre-employment background check.
Dealing with a bad tenant can be tiring and nerve-wracking. Ensuring that your tenants have good track records will save you a whole lot of time and money. Renting is
Buses have become one of the mainstream and necessary means of public transportation around the world, especially in the U.S, where, as at 2018, public transportation was used about 34
In just a couple decades, social media has become an ingrained part of our culture. Without a doubt, the things people post on social media say a lot about them,
Since the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders began, states are opening back up with different timelines and restrictions. Many companies are bringing back furloughed or laid-off employees under state and county guidelines.
The EEOC published an update on June 17th, 2020 that prohibits employers mandating C-19 antibody testing for employees returning to the worksite. https://www.eeoc.gov/newsroom/eeoc-issues-updated-covid-19-technical-assistance-publication-addressing-antibody-testing. Please reference the EEOC technical assistance Questions and Answers
FMCSA has issued a three-month waiver for conducting certain pre-employment testing requirements applicable to employers of commercial drivers subject to 49 CFR part 382. This waiver is effective June 5, 2020
When you’re a small business owner resources are sometimes limited and you forgo certain things that larger companies can afford, but doing background check shouldn’t be one of them. Building
Rescreening ensures that changes in employee circumstances were being accounted for as they moved through their career According to a report from MoneyControl.com, repeat background checks, or “re-screenings,” are slowly
A new CareerBuilder survey outlines myths around background checks, noting that not all companies or workers know the process. The nationwide survey was conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of
When it comes to running background checks in the insurance industry, you have a lot to protect. You must protect the integrity of your company, you must protect your client’s
Every volunteer should go through a thorough background screening as part of their volunteer application process and rechecked every couple of years. Gone are the days when background checks were
