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Uber Should Have Done More Background Screening
Background Check NewsThe ride-sharing company Uber is in serious hot water after one of their employees in India was accused of raping a customer. Shiv Kumar Yadavwas arrested by Delhi police on December 7th and brought to court the next day. It doesn’t look…
3 Due Diligence Steps You Don’t Want To Forget In The Hiring Process
General Interest3 Due Diligence Steps You Don’t Want To Forget
Believe it or not one of the most costly experiences for any company is the hiring of new employees. It is expensive to find and train new workers to fill the jobs that were previously being…
3 Tips To Super Charge Your Pre-Employment Hiring Process
General InterestThe 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…
Risk Management: Re-Hiring An Ex Employee
General InterestThe thought that most of us come to when thinking of someone finding a new job is a fresh beginning. That is not always the case though. Sometimes people are simply returning to a job that they once held. When this is the case, risk management…
Due Diligence Required by Schools When Using Contractors
General InterestThough 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…
3 Pre-Employment Hiring Steps You Don’t Want To Forget
General InterestBelieve it or not one of the most costly experiences for any company is the hiring of new employees. It is expensive to find and train new workers to fill the jobs that were previously being done by someone who already was fully trained. That…
Leveling the Playing Field: Trend By States to Limit Use Of Credit Reports In Employment Screening
General Interest3 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…
Now Introducing High School Diploma Mills
General InterestMost people tend to think that diploma mills refer to only colleges that give out worthless accreditations. Well, in a society where a high school graduate can earn 64 percent more than a non-graduate, scammers have stepped in to squeeze money…
Overall User Experience Makes All the Difference When Selecting a Background Check Provider. Consider These Factors When Making Your Choice.
General InterestAs 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…
Employers Expected To Increase Post Hiring Due Diligence
General InterestDue diligence is commonly expected in the pre-hiring process. Though this process will continue, many are projecting that post-hiring due diligence will pick up. There are a number of reasons to expect this change.
How World Events Have Impacted…
Pre-Employment Hiring Is Necessary To Prevent Common Employee Fraud
General InterestEvery year businesses lose hundreds of millions of dollars to employees who commit common types of fraud and theft from the businesses that they work for. We now look at some of the common ways in which employees steal from their employers and…
Pre Hiring Plans To Run By The Risk Management Department
General InterestIndividuals who work in risk management are often going to be part of the pre hiring process. They are going to be intimately involved in the creation of policies that are used in that process. These policies are highly important to ensuring…
