News Features
October 28, 2024
Setting the Standard for Accuracy and Client Protection
A recent news article published on HRDive highlighted the settlement between TransUnion and a job applicant, raising serious concerns about the reliability of background check providers. In this case, the plaintiff seeking a delivery driver... more
July 12, 2024
The Importance of Disclosures in 2024
Background checks are essential for employers to make informed hiring decisions. However, to protect candidates' privacy and rights, it is crucial to follow legal requirements for disclosure and authorization. Employers must inform candidates about the... more
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
April 16, 2024
Meet Our New Marketplace
Take a peek at our ever-growing marketplace, showcasing partners that can help with every function that your HR team could possibly think of. Visit Our Marketplace 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
November 29, 2023
Enabling Employees for Excellence
Only 52% of employees feel adequately supported by employers for performance and career development. How can we, as employers, help our staff feel aided in their endeavors? Why should we be concerned about their development?... more
October 26, 2023
Do you know what workers want?
With priority shifting from employers’ needs to candidates’ wants and back, it may be impossible to know what your team members are looking for from management. In a time of economic uncertainty, you’d think it... more
June 24, 2023
Reshaping the Identity of HR in 2023
In 2021, HR was doing everything in their power to hire as quickly as possible. Getting a candidate's foot in the door was difficult, given the obstacles of background check turnaround times still being affected... 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
April 27, 2023
Managing the Many Marijuana Mandates
With the legalization of medical and recreational marijuana on the rise, it's incredibly important to keep up to date with changing local, state, and federal mandates. As more and more jurisdictions legalize marijuana, there has... more