Doing A Background Check: There Are 6 Different Kinds

During the hiring process, you want to be sure you find the right candidate for the position. And for some employers, this means processing a background check.  Quite frankly, it’s not enough to have a good feeling about a candidate. You need to know they’re a good...

Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse: How Employers Can Use It

Prioritizing a safe and productive work environment is top of mind for most employers. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) ensures the safe and efficient movement of goods throughout the country. The keys of DOT include excellence, trust, fairness, empathy,...

Why Background Checks Are Essential in Your Recruitment Strategy

As a business owner, you will learn that reputation is everything. Your reputation brings the customer in and keeps them coming. Legitimizing your brand starts with the face of your business, your employees. Furthermore, to safeguard your name, you need to know and...

7-Year Rule for Background Checks: How Does It Work?

It is important for employers to understand exactly what a background check looks for and covers when scoping out a prospective employee. Otherwise, they may be surprised when something comes up later that did not come up as part of the background check. The reality...

3 Things that Show Up in Criminal Background Checks

Employers in industries concerning sensitive information or job duties often require background checks on prospective employees. Examples of these employers include public schools, government agencies, and healthcare facilities. The criminal background checks that...
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