Social Media and Employment Screening

Social media is a new age platform and we are still deciphering the scope, etiquettes, and opportunities of this channel. It is used to stay connected with friends, as a tool for marketing and also for pre-employment background screening. The important factor to keep in

Changes to EEOC’S 29 C.F.R. Part 1614

In July 2012, The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a final rule modifying parts of the complaint process used by federal employees and applicants who have been victims to employment discrimination by federal agencies. These changes are effective as on September 24th, 2012. The

How do we help our clients make right hiring decisions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooh9YY2iZG8 Good Morning, our loyal Readers! We hope you are having a wonderful week. We want to share with you a short video straight from our CEO, Sandra James. The message highlights the quality control measures we have installed to ensure safe and reliable background checks for our

Background Check for Cupid

In this day and age, when everything is digital and social life is confined to Facebook, we let internet play the role of cupid. Online dating websites help us find the right partner, with so many success stories to boost. Last year, 40 million Americans

Discrimination Free Hiring Process

Background checks are an important aspect of the employment process; equally important is the requirement of a discrimination free hiring process. In our past blog, we had discussed how the EEOC has set new guidelines to avoid discrimination during background checks. However, that is not

Astra (WBENC) Role-play: Microsoft & Private Eyes, Inc.

Watch our CEO, Sandra, and Microsoft’s Fernando Hernandez at Astra’s 16th Annual Workshop in San Francisco, as they role-play and give practical advice on how to close a deal during networking events. Mr Hernandez, Director of Supplier Diversity at Microsoft, shares his expertise on how big

Check Before Hiring In-Home Caregivers

In-home caregivers, home health aides, nursing assistants, custodial care workers: These are different names used for professionals who look after the elderly and chronically ill people in their homes, giving them a chance to remain in the comfort of their familiar surroundings. There is a rising