Background Check Industry Information

This blog is purely for informational purposes and strives to provide information for those users with an interest in Background Screening Services News & Updates.

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Why You Should Consider Employee Background Screening Re-Checks

If you're like a lot of companies, you probably do an employee background screening every time you hire a new employee. However, you might not have any official process in place that would allow you to update that information after a person…
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Is Your Background Check Service Helping You Stay FCRA Compliant?

Being FCRA compliant is the responsibility of both the employer - or the entity requesting a background check - and the screening partner. But just because different liabilities fall on the two entities separately doesn't mean your background…
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When Should You Get a Personal Background Check?

Credit checks are a popular way to take a glance at how banks, credit card companies, and even potential landlords see you. Instead of leaving you to wonder what your financial history looks like to the people you're negotiating with, credit…
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Why Your School District Needs Instant Background Checks

Schools face a lot of different safety concerns. Sometimes it can feel impossible to strike the right balance between privacy and public safety, especially with all the hectic, day-to-day changes that individual schools have to handle. If you're…
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Why Employers Use Credit Reports in Employment Screening

Some employers and potential employees alike may wonder what the real value that doing a credit check has on potential employment.  For some, it almost seems like they are going too far or learning too much personal information when employment…
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Why Conducting Background Checks Is a Great Risk Management Strategy

As a business owner, you need to focus on increasing your profits and minimizing your risks. Conducting background checks is a great risk management strategy - here are three reasons why. Background Checks Prevent Theft This is the most obvious…
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Contractors And Property Managers Need to Conduct Background Checks

Contractors and Background Checks If you own a contracting business, you need to conduct background checks before you hire any workers. If your workers are entering private homes, you have to make sure that they are reliable, responsible, and…
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Verify Tenants Through a Third-Party Background Screening Partner

Real Estate - The Modern Wild West Real estate is still a bit like the Wild West. Compliance systems aren't fully standardized, sales and rentals aren't handled through major conglomerations, and individuals can make sales and contracts at…
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Limit Your HR Department’s Liability with SaaS Background Screening

Data security is one of the biggest concerns facing every company. Whether you work for a multi-billion dollar company or you have a small business, data leaks can hold your company liable. These include stolen information and misuse of your…
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NAPBS Accreditation Promises Transparency: Three Reasons Why That Matters

Background checks should never just churn you back pass or fail results. They should give you clear information about every step of the process while still protecting individuals' personal information. Without transparency, your company cannot…
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Why You Should Integrate Background Checks With an Automatable Feature

Human resources are swamped during hiring seasons. As job applications automate, the number of applicants for each open position multiply exponentially. If your company's positions require employees who can pass a high degree of scrutiny, that…
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How Much Can You Achieve By Using Credit Reports In Employment Screening?

Every employer desires to hire the best candidate from the list of potential applicants in their hands. Achieving this goal calls for a rigorous process which seeks to examine various facets of a particular employee. One of the main approaches…
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