Category Archives: General Information

Certain business types more appropriate for pre-hire background checks Given the wrong prospective employee, the cost for a small business to conduct a background check could pale in comparison to the potential liability.   “Oh, yes, background checks can be … Continue reading →

Employee background screening is a proven tool used by many organizations to battle profit-draining high turnover, low productivity, on-the-job substance abuse, employee theft and more. Additionally, checks help mitigate risks such as negligent hiring litigation and workplace violence. But when … Continue reading →

Essentials of Background Checking Regardless of the size of your business, pre-employment screening is a necessary hiring practice to avoid lawsuits and costly hiring mistakes. Gone are the days of a simple reference check and a few phone calls to … Continue reading →

Five Keys to Pre-screening Potential Employees Background checks are a critical component in hiring. When it comes to your business, you cannot afford to make a poor hiring decision. In fact, for most businesses, one bad hire can make the … Continue reading →

Everyone knows it’s tough to get a job these days. The task is that much harder if you have any kind of blemish on your past. The use of background checks to screen potential employees has become a billion-dollar business. … Continue reading →