Avoid Getting Catfished When Hiring New Staff

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Anyone who’s dated in the modern era has undoubtedly heard or experienced their share of catfish stories. But deceitful people don’t just hit the romance market. There are plenty of catfish opportunities on job search boards and in well-established businesses as well. There’s a difference between hiring a credentialed employee who eventually couldn’t deliver results … Read more

4 Mistakes Private Investigators Make Doing Background Checks

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Background checks are nearly universal across all business industries with approximately 96% of businesses running some type of background check on their prospective or existing employees. Almost 90% of those employers cited safety for their workers and clients as being the primary reason for those checks. Many businesses outsource those tasks to private investigators to … Read more

Protect Your Business with a Post-COVID Background Check

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Covid has seriously impacted the world since it started unleashing its reign of terror in 2019. In fact, over 200,000 businesses closed due to the pandemic during the first year alone. Fortunately, American knows how to bounce back, even when faced with uncertainty. As high unemployment rates start to taper off and fall, background checks … Read more

5 Types of Pre-Employment Background Checks

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Employee background checks are essential for business security. They reduce company liability, help avoid unnecessary lawsuits, and can even lower insurance rates. According to a recent survey by the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) and Hr.com, almost 95% of employers conduct at least one type of employee background check while over 70% maintain a standard … Read more

Employee Background Checks vs. Social Media Screening

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According to HR (dot) com, approximately 96% of businesses through all industries include conducting background checks as part of their normal hiring practice. Some continue those checks throughout the year, for employee evaluations, and as legal needs arise. Many businesses also incorporate social media screening which is known to be a risk if you’re not … Read more

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Common Background Check Scams: How to Protect YourselfCommon Background Check Scams: How to Protect Yourself
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In personal and professional aspects, social media has become an integral part of our lives. As a result, organizations, including those responsible for background vetting, are recognizing the need...read more ❯