Most candidates expect that potential employers will perform certain types of screening before extending a job offer. Background checks and drug screens, for example, are commonly requested by employers. What job seekers might not expect, however, is that the employer may request to perform a credit check as part of their screening process. Although some […]

The pre-employment hiring process is one of the most important proceses for any company. Before offering a job each candidate should be properly screened. Proper risk management would call for candidates to be put through a battery of background checks to determine their eligibility for the job. It is important to have a few strategies in mind […]

Though the story is from a few years ago, it is still applicable today. A high school student was stunned when she saw a familiar face – that of a convicted rapist – working on campus. The registered sex offender, Richard Briggs, was a part-time elevator mechanic for a company contracted by the Department of Education. Though […]

3 Due Diligence Steps You Don’t Want To Forget When you’re applying for a new position, you likely expect that the hiring company will perform a background check. What you might not expect, however, is the very real possibility that they request to conduct a credit check too. Over the past few years, employers have […]

As a hiring manager, you want to be sure you’re selecting the best candidate for the job. In order to reduce risk and help ensure that you’re hiring the right person, partnering with a background check provider is a logical choice for most managers and business owners. With the variety of background check providers available […]