Every business is impacted by the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Some differently than others. While many businesses have been forced to close or transition entire workforces to remote positions, other businesses, such as grocers, medical providers and delivery companies, have seen unprecedented demand for services. And that means and unprecedented demand for more workers ..read more

HR professionals often receive hundreds of resumes for a single job posting. No surprise – we’re experiencing a thriving economy and a competitive job market. Also, the way people apply for jobs has changed. Submitting a resume and filling out information online is quick and easy, so even a candidate lacking the skills for a specific task will throw a hat in the ring – after all, it's only a few minutes to submit the information. What do they have to lose ..read more

You love the company, you're excited about the job, and the interview went great. The next step? A background check. But that’s no problem – you know it's part of the hiring process, and after all, how long could it take? We live in the digital age, and information is quick and easy to come by ..read more

In today’s world, blindly trusting a candidate’s resume or interview isn’t realistic when choosing the right person for a job. A background screening is a "must-have" part of the hiring process, helping to reduce risk and increase transparency ..read more

Adding a new service or technology to your business operations is exciting, and at times, an extensive process. When communicating with various potential service providers, it is important to ask the right questions to make sure your new provider is a mutually good fit. For HR professionals, this is an opportunity to address company needs and for the background screening provider to illustrate why they are the best fit. One of the most effective ways to gather this information is through the RFP, or request for proposal. This blog outlines the most common and important types of que ..read more

When it comes to screening candidates, it is important to consider conducting global background checks. Screening your employees regardless of where they have lived or worked helps mitigate risk within the workplace. However, creating an organized global screening program can come across as a daunting and complex process if a program is not already in place. An experienced provider can address your concerns and simplify the process so that it is not much more difficult than screening in the U.S. If your company has an existing program and is looking to expand screening outside of t ..read more

The U.S. unemployment rate continues to be remarkably low – 3.8% in March 2019. With a competitive labor market, some companies are struggling to fill positions and are re-examining their hiring criteria to adapt. In addition to salary, benefits and corporate culture changes, some companies are re-evaluating their drug testing policies in an effort to attract more workers. One such trend is the removal of marijuana from company drug testing programs. Is this change something you are considering at your organization? Let’s look at some considerations on the topic ..read more

  As the wage gap between high-cost countries like the U.S. and popular offshoring locations like India and the Philippines has remained significant over time, offshoring customer service and support operations is a growing trend among background screening providers. This gap is unlikely to close anytime soon. Simply put, the costs associated with outsourcing these critical functions are a fraction of what it would cost to maintain these practices in the United States. This said, there are four considerations that employers should carefully think through before choosing a backgroun ..read more

Large organizations work with vendors to improve their day to day operations and increase productivity, but how much is actually known about the contingent workers and staff being placed onsite? Although a contingent worker is not a direct employee, these individuals are a direct representation of your brand. To mitigate risk and protect your brand, it is vital to have a good handle on who is representing your business. Putting a background check vendor management program in place can help organizations manage and implement safe hiring processes when working with vendors ..read more