Background Checks
April 17, 2024
Balancing the Scales: The Value of Human Oversight in AI-Driven Background Screenings
Recent challenges with AI-conducted background screenings highlight the complexities and potential pitfalls of leveraging technology for such sensitive processes. Notably, companies like Instant Checkmate and TruthFinder were fined $5.8 million for violating the Fair Credit... more
December 27, 2023
What’s Next in 2024?
2023 has been a year of surprising amendments, the changing identity of HR, plus a shift from candidate-forward choice to one that relies more on the employer. Of course, that has everyone thinking: what could... more
May 19, 2023
Avoiding the Most Common Hiring Mistakes
In what experts call the "Big Stay," it's important as ever to hire individuals with the skills you are looking for: they're likely looking to stick around for a while! According to business.com, the Department... more
March 16, 2023
4 Reasons A Report May Be Returned As Clear
As a background screening company, we constantly get calls and e-mails about the criminal reports we return to our clients. And we love it! We’re here to help, especially when it comes to informing HR... more
February 24, 2023
6 Toughest HR Problems and How We Solve Them
We know human resources is one of the most challenging career paths out there. When you become an HR professional, you’re not only signing up to do one job – you’re signing up to take... more
November 29, 2022
Background Checks vs Investigative Reports: The Difference and The Details
You’ll never find the same information on a private investigation report or a background screening report. This is because private investigators do not have to follow the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), whereas any consumer... more
September 27, 2022
Using Background Screening Monitoring Services to Better Manage Remote Workers
Over 2 years ago, most workers across the globe were forced into a remote state. While some companies were eager to get back into the office, plenty of organizations decided to embrace working from home... more
May 27, 2022
Plans & Priorities of the Workplace in 2022
Between returning to "normalcy" post-COVID and entering the Great Resignation, human resource professionals are facing challenges now more than ever. But what are the main obstacles for your team, and how can you get over... more
December 21, 2021
Top Trends in 2022
The beginning of the new decade has brought more adjustments to HR than we could have ever predicted. While we’re all well-versed on remote hiring and more prepared for the unexpected, it’s important to know... more
April 28, 2021
For Background Checks, COVID-19 Effects Linger
One year ago, we were settling into our makeshift offices in corners of our homes. Meetings suddenly included random dog barks, kid-photobombs, and home wifi connectivity issues. But what about now? How have things changed... more