In recent months, the number of people working from home in the United States increased dramatically because of social distancing and self-quarantining. With the increase in demand for technology to support these remote employees, tech companies had to ramp up their workforce rapidly. Background checks
A criminal background check provides a way for a landlord or employer to gather information about someone’s character. Whether you're approaching a background check as an employer or an applicant, knowing what to expect can help. The Reasons for a Criminal Background Check It's important for employers
Background checks provide employers with protection from liability and lawsuits. However, they only capture a moment in time. It's possible for an employee to accrue a criminal charge or be convicted of a pending charge once you've already hired them and conducted an initial background
Before welcoming a new employee aboard, it’s essential to gain insight into their past. With a background check, you can do just that. Unfortunately, small businesses often overlook this critical step for fear that they’ll deplete their funds. However, running a background check doesn’t have
For many years, employers have required a background check as an integral part of the hiring process. Nowadays, an increasing number of non-profit organizations are conducting background checks as well. As you'll quickly see, running background checks on volunteers is a smart move in this
Building your company’s dream team is no easy task. Even more difficult is ensuring that prospective employees don’t have a sordid past. It’s for this reason why many businesses run background checks before moving forward with a potential hire. Unfortunately, sometimes these background checks are
In a competitive job market, a prospective employee's educational background could be of significance. Employers will often use this information to determine whether or not applicants have the right qualifications for a specific job.As an HR or hiring manager, you have a responsibility to verify
Drug testing has become a vital part of the hiring process. With drug abuse costing U.S. employers as much as $280 billion a year, employers have every reason to be cautious. They have the right to be cautious about bringing aboard new employees who already
When welcoming a new employee to your team, you want to ensure that they’re trustworthy and in keeping with your company’s values. To avoid hiring an unfit candidate, criminal background checks are a must. Not only do background screenings allow you to gather pertinent information,
In today's litigious society, HR managers must work with legal counsel to develop background screening processes that do not leave the company vulnerable to lawsuits. Seven-digit settlements sometimes arise from these lawsuits, and there are unscrupulous people who may apply to different companies simply to try