Michael Klazema

Michael Klazema is the lead author and editor for Dallas-based backgroundchecks.com with a focus on human resource and employment screening developments

Michael Klazema

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Are Background Checks Expensive?

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Are Background Checks Expensive?

Every business is engaged in the same balancing act of trying to minimize overhead expenses, growing revenue, and maximizing profits. One area in which exp

The Growth in Compliance Concerns

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The Growth in Compliance Concerns

The world of background checks compliance is always changing. On the one hand, most employers feel obligated to vet their new hires to avoid negligent hiri

Are Background Checks Accurate?

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Are Background Checks Accurate?

How accurate are background checks? If you run a criminal history screening on a job applicant and it comes back clean, can you rely on that result? Is the

New Cosmetic Surgery Regulations on the Way in Florida

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New Cosmetic Surgery Regulations on the Way in Florida

Following the deaths of several women from out-of-state who came to Florida seeking affordable cosmetic surgery, the state is poised to crack down on the i

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Are Background Checks Effective?

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Are Background Checks Effective?

How effective are background checks? While background checks are a standard part of the pre-employment screening process,   employers might question how us

Colorado Enacts New Restrictions on Tenant Background Checks

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Colorado Enacts New Restrictions on Tenant Background Checks

For prospective tenants, the rental application process can be as stressful as applying for a new job. For landlords, considering those applications includ

The Competition for Talent

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The Competition for Talent

The United States unemployment rate, as for March 2019, was tracking at 3.8 percent. For comparison’s sake, the unemployment rate at the peak of the recent

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