The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) reports that 92% of employers conduct employment background screening. Whereas most surveyed respondents performed checks during the hiring process, others continued to monitor employees’ backgrounds throughout their employment. Why Run Background Checks? Background screening can provide valuable information about potential hires. Some of the things you can glean… Read More »
Your company knows it’s a good practice to conduct pre-employment screenings as part of your hiring process. However, should a poor decision someone made years ago hurt their chances of landing a job? Or is there a limit on how far back background checks go? Unfortunately, the answer to this question isn’t straightforward. Usually, background… Read More »
Your company is conducting background checks in Western NY. So, should you let your candidates know about your plans? The answer is YES! Here’s what an applicant needs to know before you screen them. What to Tell Applicants BEFORE Running Background Checks… You Will Be Conducting a Background Check The federal government regulates background checks… Read More »