Background checks play a crucial role in today’s world, whether they’re conducted for employment, housing, or personal relationships. Unfortunately, the major significance of background checks has also made it a huge target for scams and fraud based activities. Let’s talk about common background check scams, how they work, and what you can do to protect … Read more
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 to adapt their screening processes to encompass a thorough evaluation of an individual’s online presence. In this blog post, we will delve into the significance of … Read more
Approximately 6 million Americans are currently unemployed, and over 5% of employed Americans have multiple jobs. While there are plenty of potential hires to choose from for your open position, finding the right fit that will actually stay and get the job done is often a challenge. It’s important to get as much information as … Read more
The unemployment rate rose to 3.7% as 315,000 jobs were added to the workforce in August 2022 alone. As workers return to physical businesses and rejoin the workforce, they need to be prepared for intense interviews and deeper background checks. Not all positions require a background check, but it shouldn’t surprise anyone that the following … Read more
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
Most Americans connect remote work trends with the pandemic. But the truth is, remote work has been on the rise since 2008. Today, nearly 5 billion American workers perform their jobs remotely, and that shows no signs of stopping. In fact, due to managerial, sales, and tech jobs requiring so much computer access, 70% of … Read more
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
According to a nationwide survey from the PWC network, approximately 65% of Americans were searching for a new job in August 2021. That’s nearly double the number of reported searches in May of the same year. There’s no doubt businesses are hiring. But fitting the right candidates with the perfect jobs can be a grueling … Read more
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
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
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