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Background Screening (4)

What is a DOT/FMCSA background check?

The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) and its agency, the Federal Motor Carrier...

3 Ways Technology Will Help You Save Time and Convert More Candidates

Are you frustrated with the time it takes to make a hire at your company? It's hard enough to find...

Exclusion lists screening: What is it and Why does it matter?

Government Data Searches are specialized searches are specialized searches of domestic,...

The new employment laws employers need to be aware of

Continuing the trend of changes in employment law, state legislatures passed new laws in Illinois,...

Employer's Guide to Using Arrest and Conviction Records and State Laws

While federal law does not prohibit employers from asking about a potential employee's criminal...

3 Ways to use technology to improve background check turnaround time

Your goal as the recruiter is to find and hire the most qualified candidate for your open position....

How to Conduct Individualized Assessments in Background Checks

In 2012, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), under Title VII of the Civil Rights...

What is a National Criminal Background Check?

Before you hire someone, it is important to conduct a thorough background check to verify that they...

What is the difference between a county and statewide criminal search?

Most background checks involve some criminal history search; however, the term "criminal history"...

What is a Social Security Number Trace, and how can employers use it?

The Social Security Number Trace (SSN) is one of the most requested background check services. But...

How long does a background check for employment take?

The turnaround time for background checks varies depending on the type of search, the scope (amount...

Why continuous background screening is important in Healthcare

Background checks help businesses mitigate risk to create a safer workplace and protect it from...