
Important Considerations About Reference Checks You Need to Know
Today’s employers face what appears to be a never-ending stream of legal compliance challenges asthey go about trying to hire the right candidates. Reference checks

Is Your Background Screening Policy Up to Date and Current?
Background checks have become an integral part of the hiring process for most employers. The Professional Background Screeners Association (PBSA) reports that more than 94%

New York Restricts Employer Access to Employee and Applicants Social Media Accounts
Key Takeaways: On September 14, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a new law (A.836) that prohibits employers from requesting or requiring that employees

What Employers Need to Do When They Find a Criminal Record
Background checks are a valuable tool for businesses, but it’s important to understand the difference between what a background check provider can report and what

Streamlining Your Hiring Process: Top Tips for Effective Candidate Screening
In today’s competitive job market, a well-structured hiring process is crucial for attracting top talent and ensuring a successful match between candidates and your company’s

The Role Of Generative AI In HR Is Now Becoming Clear
BY JOSHBERSIN · PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 · UPDATED SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 We now know that Generative AI will play a transformational role in Human Resources. And while many companies

Background Checking Considerations in Recalling Employees
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage the United States, businesses of all types are trying to negate the economic impact to keep their organizations

Remote Work Ups the Ante on Identify Verification
In the good ole days conducting a Social Security Number trace (SSN) was considered to be a sufficient way to verify an applicant’s identity especially
Evolution of “Ban the Box” Laws and Why Your Standard Background Check Forms May No Longer Be Sufficient
The use of background checks as a part of the hiring process has become ubiquitous. A lingering common practice – using standardized disclosure forms from
Background Checks and Driving Records
80% of all businesses conduct background checks as part of their pre-employment screening process, and for good reason. Background checks provide insight into the history
What You Need to Know About Employee Drug Screening
What You Need to Know About Employee Drug Screening In today’s business world, drug screening is a vital part of the employment screening process. Drug
Education Verification for Employment Screening
Why verify education? Understanding how education verification works and what it can do for your company will make your organization more effective, productive and mitigate

Important Considerations About Reference Checks You Need to Know
Today’s employers face what appears to be a never-ending stream of legal compliance challenges asthey go about trying to hire the right candidates. Reference checks

Is Your Background Screening Policy Up to Date and Current?
Background checks have become an integral part of the hiring process for most employers. The Professional Background Screeners Association (PBSA) reports that more than 94%

New York Restricts Employer Access to Employee and Applicants Social Media Accounts
Key Takeaways: On September 14, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a new law (A.836) that prohibits employers from requesting or requiring that employees

What Employers Need to Do When They Find a Criminal Record
Background checks are a valuable tool for businesses, but it’s important to understand the difference between what a background check provider can report and what

Streamlining Your Hiring Process: Top Tips for Effective Candidate Screening
In today’s competitive job market, a well-structured hiring process is crucial for attracting top talent and ensuring a successful match between candidates and your company’s

The Role Of Generative AI In HR Is Now Becoming Clear
BY JOSHBERSIN · PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 · UPDATED SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 We now know that Generative AI will play a transformational role in Human Resources. And while many companies