Incidents of workplace violence are a growing concern for many employers, especially in certain industries like healthcare, where the rate of injuries increased 63% from 2011 to 2018 and further intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic. Of course, the incident figures across industries are[…]

As part of the hiring process, many employers conduct criminal background checks and employment verification, but these steps are only part of a successful pre-employment screening. More organizations are beginning to use third-party providers to verify college degrees and other educational[…]

Across industries, retirement percentages are on the rise, skill gaps continue to grow, and job seekers desire more flexibility and benefits in the workplace. As a result of these developments, many employers are struggling to develop strategies to cost-effectively address talent shortages to[…]

Picture this: you post a job opening, and your inbox gets flooded with applications. Sorting through these to spot potential hires based on their skills and past experience can feel like a huge task, and that's before the interviews even start.

As a small business owner, you want to ensure you always get the best candidates for the job. But, taking steps like education verification can feel intimidating or unnatural if you aren't used to that degree of scrutiny with your applicants.

Although a compelling cover letter, impressive interview, and strong work history can lead hiring managers to feel confident in extending an offer of employment to a candidate, there are other key verification processes that should be completed before taking this step. In addition to essential[…]

How accurate are your background checks? Background checks are essential for verifying that the person you wish to hire is indeed the individual they claim to be. People committing fraud or wishing to hide their criminal histories may claim a common name as their own. A common name refers to a name[…]

The verification process plays a crucial role in conducting thorough criminal background checks. Criminals often employ cunning tactics to conceal their past by using maiden names, nicknames, or alternate identities, known as "also known as" (AKA). Understanding an applicant's complete history is[…]

Employers and transgender job applicants both have rights and responsibilities when it comes to background checks. With regard to transgender employee rights, many hiring managers still have questions about performing non-discriminatory background checks.

Most employers conduct background screening for candidates applying for part-time and full-time positions. Employees are thoroughly vetted to ensure preparedness for a given role, accurate credentials, workplace health and safety, and compliance with applicable laws. Even so, some businesses fail[…]