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Use of Credit Reports in Employment Screening Benefits Employers and Employees

To understand part of the concern over the use of credit reports in the background screening process, consider the job applicant. This is important whether new to the full-time workforce or considering a change after many years in a career.…
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What You Should Look for When Selecting a Background Check Provider

Many employers find themselves struggling to find the right background check provider that will fulfill all their hiring needs. Conducting a thorough background check is a vital part of any successful hiring process. Can you imagine interviewing…
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Use of Credit Reports in Employment Screening

Money and financial status are two very private, personal things. They are often not discussed even among friends or family. Secrets may exist in one's private handling of money, but anyone applying for a new job may be shocked to learn that…
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Background Screenings For Seasonal Job Candidates

One of the most common types of theft in the retail industry is also one of the most preventable. Do you know what it is? If you think it is internal theft, you are correct. While there could be a long list of research links and statistics,…
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3 Things Your Background Checking Service Should Offer

Background checks are just one part of the puzzle when it comes to hiring a new employee and turning down the other applicants. Find a company that can help you keep their background checking service quick and organized. This way you can keep…
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2 Things Your Background Checks Shouldn’t Always Include

Background checks are complicated. Your department has dozens of procedures, either laid out in writing or by informal training, about how to handle every step. One of the most important things that HR recruiters can know is how to stay in compliance…
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Automate Your Compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act

The Fair Credit Reporting Act, or the FCRA, is a hefty concern for a human resources department. The regulations protect your potential hires, as well as your coworkers, and yourself when you're searching for jobs, but even accidental infringement…
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The Importance of Responsible Use Of Database Searches In Background Checks

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Background checks are often conducted during the hiring process for employees and in the application process for tenants. Prior to conducting a background check, the employer or landlord must inform the individual through a proper disclosure…
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What To Look For When Selecting A Background Check Provider

Background checks are one of the most important aspects of choosing an employee or a tenant. Property managers and employers have to make quick decisions on a regular basis. That is why choosing the right background check provider is so important. After…
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Limiting the Use Of Credit Reports In Employment Screening May Not Be Helpful

States Limiting the Use of Credit Reports When it comes to the recent trend of states limiting their use of credit reports as far as employment screening is concerned, there are vocal parties on both sides of the aisle. Some feel that the…
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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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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…