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Screening only one facet of avoiding, or catching, a criminal

The headlines on the Jerry Sandusky trial are a clear indication that there needs to be more than background checks in order to protect children from predators. For those not familiar with the case, Sandusky is the former Penn State assistant football coach who is...

Yahoo CEO latest to get caught padding resume

Well, it has happened again. This time it’s Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson whose resume was found to be padded. Thompson, who was hired by the internet giant in January, has two degrees listed on his resume: A bachelor’s degree in accounting from Stonehill College, and a...

Airport security badges issued before background checks complete

Recent news reports that several new airport security employees were given their security badges before their background checks were complete raises concerns about whether other employers take short cuts on employment screening protocols that could compromise the...

Bank teller accused of theft was hired despite charges of forgery and theft discovered in her background check

Authorities in Upper Darby recently reported that a part-time bank teller at a Delaware County bank allegedly made off with $80,000 in customers’ money and the bank’s money. The teller appears to have been hired despite a background check `that showed she had been...