Back in the day, background screening was a relatively straightforward process, typically limited to drug testing and criminal background checks. Since that time, most companies around the world have implemented new screening tools and technologies to augment and optimize their background screening process to obtain a full dossier on potential…...
3 Must-Do’s You Should Complete Beyond the Interview to Vet That Potential New Hire
Earlier this year, retail giant Target settled a $3.7 million discrimination lawsuit, as reported by USA Today. The suit alleged that Target’s criminal background-check process was biased against minority candidates. The litigation, spearheaded by the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, has since led Target to set up a process for…...
Creative Reference Checks Yield Complete Candidate Picture
In today’s politically correct world, few employers are willing to speak ill of former workers. So is there any point in calling an applicants former employers, supervisors, or co-workers? Since the majority of people provided for Reference Checks are self-reported, they are automatically diluted in value by half. After all,…...
What is Included in an Employment Background Check
Why do employers want to check your background or even your credit? It could be for one of several reasons. For instance, if government security clearances are required for the job you are interviewing for, an employment background check may be required. For positions involving accounting or financial responsibilities, credit…...
