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

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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

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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