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10 Questions to Ask While Choosing the Right Vendor for Background Screening
The interview process for a new hire helps an employer understand whether an applicant has the required skills and the right attitude. These would ensure

Managing Regulatory Compliance in Background Checks in 2023
A detailed employee background verification is an integral part of the hiring process. It goes above and beyond the assessment of capabilities and fitment of

New Trends in Employee Background Verification for 2023
It is no secret that the greatest contributor to any company’s success is its workforce. This means that companies must hire dependable, reliable, and accomplished

Understanding the Legal Guidelines for an effective Background Screening Policy
Talent acquisition is a tedious process for any employer. Right from sourcing the talent to assessment to pre-employment background screening, each step involves a multitude

What to consider when implementing your employee screening strategy?
“They are quick.” “They are affordable.” “I like my account administrator.” While these aspects may seem significant, there are other, more compelling factors to take

How to Use Pre-Employment Background Checks to Prevent Unconscious Bias in Hiring?
The primary goal of any hiring manager is to work toward making recruitment decisions that are based on trustworthy data, fair over the long-term, and

Here’s why social media should be a part of your background verification strategy
The world is changing, and so are our ways of engaging, sharing, and evaluating it. Social media has infiltrated practically every aspect of our life,

Predicting the Future of Work in the Post-COVID Era
The COVID-19 Pandemic has had a significant impact on human lifestyles, priorities, and behavior. The new normal in the post-COVID era is seeing some lasting

Adverse Action: Common mistakes in the Process and the Way Forward
Discrimination and unlawful practices have been pervasive in the American employment system right from the recruitment process. According to a Good Jobs First survey, 99

Capability deserves an opportunity. Why Second Chance Hiring?
Data shared by the Bureau of Labour Statistics in early March this year shows shocking results – the total number of job vacancies exceeds the

Benefits Of Background Verification Checks API Integration
Conducting Background Checks for a potential employee is one of the integral processes of a successful organization. An intelligent and flexible screening solution transforms the

Why Should Employers Do Pre-Employment Drug Screening?
The question of drug tests at work has been a debatable argument for the longest time. While the Federal Law continues to amend their laws

How well do you know your Physician? Are you really safe in the hospitals?
The healthcare system is one of the most sensitive industries that function within a country. It bears a significant consequence in the lives of the