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Is Education Verification Really Necessary?

You’ve just finished an extensive interview process for your open position and have identified the ideal candidate that you are excited to bring on board. You know you need to conduct a background check and verify past employment, but what about verifying education? You might wonder if that’s really necessary, particularly in a job market […]

E-Verify Returns to Doing Investigations After Being Unavailable for More Than One Month

The recent Federal government shutdown impacted the economy in ways both seen and unseen. One impact involves the E-Verify system used by many employers to confirm the identity and eligibility of new workers before they are hired. This system helps countless businesses remain in compliance with state and Federal laws regarding the employment of illegal […]

NAPBS Accreditation: The Rigorous Vetting Process for Background Screening Agencies

The National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS) strives to improve and level the ground for background screening service providers. The organization has been serving this industry since 2003. To date, there are close to 900 member companies with NAPBS accreditation. NAPBS accredited consumer reporting agencies (CRAs) take the frontline in offering screening services in various industries. This is […]

What Differentiates NAPBS Accredited from Unaccredited Consumer Reporting Agencies?

A consumer reporting agency (CRA) is an entity that gets paid to prepare and furnish consumer reports to third parties. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) expounds this further under Section 1681a. Opportunities to offer services for monetary gain attract any parties who feel they can do the business. The situation applies to the CRA sector […]

Integrating Technological Systems for Ease of Use

Technology enables some businesses to thrive while burying others in systems that only a few departments use. When it comes to hiring, we firmly believe that reducing the total number of technological systems involved—also known as touchpoints—makes onboarding and screening easier. Both prospects and HR staff can cover more important topics faster and determine if […]

Background Checks and the FCRA

Have you ever wondered how your organization can comply with the regulations mandated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)? How can you do this and accomplish things without getting in hot water with the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau? Well, we here at Tru Diligence are glad you asked. Below you will find a list of 3 key […]

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Did They Really Earn All Those Degrees? Protecting Your Company With Education Verification

The need for education is critical in today’s world. Unfortunately, some people will falsify their resumes to be hired. Regardless if it’s a technical certification or a Ph.D., before you hire somebody, you must perform education verification for the degree and certifications they claim to have. before you hire somebody, you must perform education verification and certifications they claim to have.