Background Check 101

Receiving notice that a failed background check cost a candidate a promising new job is tough to handle. Sometimes, candidates can see challenging information coming down the background check pipe,...

From work history to skill assessment, there are a lot of boxes to be checked in the hiring process to feel confident that you've found the right person to fill a vacant job position.  One...

Whether you're doing them for your business or you're an employee who's being subjected to one, you've likely heard of background checks. The problem is that there is a lot of misinformation out...

There are few topics in the hiring world quite as contentious right now as whether or not companies should be screening the social media of job candidates. Some see it as a vital way of...

Employers are faced with making sound hiring decisions, but with hundreds of applicants, picking the right one isn't so easy.  With a potential job offer on the line, candidates might be...

Are you considering workplace drug testing in your company?  If so, you’re not alone. It’s a great way to have a safer and more productive work environment for your employees. But is it...

Background checks are an essential step in hiring experienced and safe employees. A thorough background check helps an employer assess the potential risks associated with a candidate while verifying...

Most employers have strict policies prohibiting alcohol use at work. For that reason, mandatory alcohol testing is a routine part of many workers' lives.  An employer might mandate alcohol...

Background checks have become a customary part of most hiring processes. Employers take risks any time they open their companies up to new talent. So much can go wrong in the process: the team...