Kristina Taylor Articles

Should You Conduct a Credit and Social Search for New Hires?

When it comes to pre-employment screening, most employers tend to only think about running a civil records search and conducting criminal background checks. While highly important, there is a lot more to it than just that! Other crucial items include verifying...

Employers Utilizing Drivers Should Obtain Motor Vehicle Reports

In an effort to protect the city of Philadelphia from the risk of fires, Ben Franklin famously once said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” As a Founding Father of the United States, Franklin created America’s first volunteer fire company, the first...

A Cautionary Tale: Discovering Unusual Circumstances in the Workplace

When it comes to background checks, some companies have concerns that, while completely valid, are not so common. These serious issues include embezzlement, fraud, drug trafficking, or vexatious litigation, for example. Thankfully, VerifyProtect is here to help...

3 Ways Hiring Can Backfire and How to Protect Yourself

Do you know that hiring a new employee without conducting proper background checks can leave your business vulnerable? Lost productivity, damage to your company’s reputation, and potential legal consequences are at stake, but background screening can help mitigate...
What’s New in Hiring?

What’s New in Hiring?

A lot has changed since the start of the new decade, including the workplace and hiring process. In a 2023 article...