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8 Services for a Modern Employee Background Check
Modern background check programs include social media checks, MVR monitoring, criminal monitoring, the right employee drug test, and more.
A Guide to Employee Drug Testing Service
Create your ideal employee drug screening program. Understand employee drug testing services with this helpful guide.
An Introduction to Social Media Background Checks
Reveal info about candidates with social media background checks. Social media screening uncovers racism, violence, and illegal activity.
An Introduction to Continuous Criminal Record Checks
Improve employee background checks with a continuous criminal record check solution. Learn about criminal record search monitoring.
Why You Need a Background Check with Social Security Number Search
Understand the benefits of a background check with social security number search for your employer background check program.
An Introduction to Post-Hire Background Checks
Understand a key part of workplace safety and compliance: a post-hire background check policy for employees.
Where and How to Get a Background Check
Discover how to get a background check for employment, why a criminal background check is important, and what to look for in a background check company.
Background Checks for Temporary Employees: What HR Needs to Know
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP December 4 2024Following the rise in popularity of the gig economy, we’ve seen more companies hiring temporary workers. The risks of hiring non-permanent employees are often overlooked because of a common misconception: these...
How to Choose the Best Background Screening Company
Searching for the best background screening company to kickstart your hiring? Create a list of the top background screening companies with these six questions.
What is Employee Monitoring? A Complete Guide
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP November 8 2023Every business leader must prioritize protecting their company, whether they have 50 or 50,000 employees. Most companies maintain a safe & secure workplace through measures like implementing a strong cyber security...
Who Schools Should Background Check
Background checks for schools and universities should check more than just teachers. Learn who schools and higher education else you need to screen for safety.
Designing a Background Check for Teachers
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP September 28 2023A few years ago, USA Today revealed cracks in the education system by grading the states on their teacher background checks. This report revealed how risky hires sneak their way into classrooms with vulnerable...
What are Essential Things to Know About Wage and Hour Compliance for Your Business
BLOG Guest PostAugust 29 2023Maintaining wage and hour compliance is crucial for businesses to provide fair and legal employment practices. Whether you calculate employee pay yourself or hire an external accountant, the simple fact is that breaking labor laws can...