Employment Screening
Background ChecksWe know, of course, that some interview questions are way, way off limits. In the 1950’s and 1960’s it was perfectly acceptable to ask about marital status or child care arrangements, now have their place on the great Human Resource topic minefield along with taboo...
Background ChecksWhat many employers, and even individuals who want to check up on an individual's arrest and conviction record fail to understand is that instant background checks rarely, if ever, give you a full or accurate picture of that individual. Remember that these are paid...
Employment ScreeningPre-employment background checks are one of the most important tools available to employers in the hiring process. Background checks can provide valuable information that can either reinforce a decision to hire a top candidate, or make you reconsider whether a...
Employment ScreeningA recent amendment has extended the provisions of Philadelphia’s “Ban the Box” law, requiring businesses with even one employee to exclude certain information about criminal backgrounds from the employment interview process. Ban the Box initiatives are ordinances...
Employment ScreeningA couple of hot articles came out recently that highlight some of the changes and emerging trends for hiring in 2016. The business world, in its entirety, is an exciting place to be right now. Technology has never been more powerful, and it enters the small- and...
Background ChecksMany trucking companies are more in need of well-qualified, skilled, and safe drivers than ever especially as driving regulations strengthen across the U.S. With the current truck driver shortage, it is easy to overlook a driver’s background in the hope of getting...
Background ChecksEach year your local business networking group holds a great holiday get-together, and this year’s was no exception. Good food, a spectacular location overlooking the city lights, and a larger-then-usual turnout of managers from local service companies, restaurants,...
Laws & Legal IssuesHiring someone new to work in your business can be a big step, especially when it means that your business is expanding and you need to bring in more people to work for you. You also may need to hire someone so you can replace a person who is quitting, retiring, or...
Background ChecksBackground checks are becoming part of the fabric of our nation. More and more a background check is something that everyone who ranges in age from their early 20’s through at least late middle age will undergo a background check for one reason or another. Not only...
Background ChecksThe Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) has guidelines that must be followed in order to perform a background check on a potential employee or applicant. Failure to follow those guidelines can mean big problems for your business. Fortunately, there are ways to make sure...
Background Checks, Pre-Employment ScreeningThe last time you completed a job application, the question “Have you ever been convicted of a crime?” likely appeared somewhere on the document. Like all of the questions on a typical job application, this one is designed to instantly eliminate applicants who don’t...
