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August 6, 2012 In Background Checks, Blog

Arrest Vs Conviction – Its Effects on Employment

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has updated its guidelines for the first time in 20 years. We had covered this topic previously. We are following the same thread again to understand why these changes were introduced and what should employers do to synch their hiring

July 30, 2012 In Background Checks, Blog

Made In China

We recently came across a piece of news, which said that Chinese banks had been given the permission to buy major stakes with their American counterparts. These deals have been signed between the U.S. and China hoping to strengthen the business relationships between the two

July 30, 2012 In Background Checks, Blog

Drug Testing Efficacy Poll

We are often asked this question, ‘how effective is a drug test while screening candidates?’ We have picked a few stats from a report produced by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). The results are from a Drug Testing Efficacy Poll done in collaboration

July 24, 2012 In Background Checks, Blog

Does Yahoo finally have it right?

We had covered previously how Yahoo had asked their CEO to resign after he had misrepresented his credentials. Yahoo recently announced appointing Marissa Mayer, as the new CEO. Previously a VP at Google, she was leading legacy products like Google Maps, Local Search, Street View, etc Marissa, is also

July 23, 2012 In Background Checks, Blog

Harness Social Media for Background Checks

Everyone is on the social media these days, so do you think employment agencies should venture into it too? Well, they actually have. According to a recent research by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), 76% of companies said that they do use or