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5 Things You Should Know About Pre Employment Screening Services

Every employer aspires to find the ideal employee – one who has received a quality education, works in harmony with other team members, and above all, stays loyal to the organization.

A myriad of factors needs to be scrutinized before hiring an employee. The process of pre employment screening service helps you reach a conclusion about the prospective candidate’s eligibility to…

Pre Employment Background Checks: Get To Know Who You Are Hiring

Employees are the face and soul of any business and a key success metric for any organization. However, securing the right talent is a challenge that nearly every business struggles with, and finding eligible candidates who provide accurate information is a significant aspect of that struggle.

One of the biggest risks an organization has can be the employees it puts on…

Top Do’s and Don’ts of Conducting Employee Background Checks

Employment screening is becoming inevitable for finding reliable employees. However, the process is dotted with pitfalls and difficulties for employers. In today’s business environment where employees are considered the face of the business, you want to make sure that you can trust the people representing your company, but you also want to ensure that you follow state employment laws and…

Step-by-Step Guide for Screening Employees

Background screening solutions reduce the risk of a bad hire and ensure that a business successfully counters a range of threats, including fraud, terrorism, and reputational risk. Pre-employment screening also ensures that you confirm the identity of your employees before hiring, helping you to make smart hiring decisions every time.

How to make sure you have hired the right person

Whether you…

3 Steps for Denying Employment and Avoiding A Lawsuit

Denying employment can be a tricky and risky situation if it is not done right. If you’re already being cautious by running a background check on the applicant you’re on the right track, but to really minimize your risk you must also make sure you are in compliance with the FCRA and EEOC.

This requires staying informed of updates to legislation…

Criminal Background Checks: How Detailed Should You Go?

A Good Employee’s staff gets asked this question quite often, and the answer is different for each of our clients. It depends on factors such as your company’s industry, the position you are hiring for, and what your company feels most comfortable with.
Due to FCRA regulations, A Good Employee can only provide information on crimes that date back 7 years.…

FACT Act Amendments to the FCRA

FACT Act Amendments to the FCRA

The Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACT) was established in 2003 as an amendment to the FCRA. The act is meant to reduce identity theft, increase credit reporting accuracy, and establish safety standards. The act affected employment background screening by requiring employers to give applicants a copy of the “Summary of Your Rights Under…