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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Screening Summer Camps for a Safe, Fun Season

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Screening Summer Camps for a Safe, Fun Season

Camps are a major part of the summer season, and for parents who work, camps and summer daycares are a vital asset. What can you do to be sure you choose a safe place for your child?

Can Accusations of a Crime Do as Much Damage as a Conviction?

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Can Accusations of a Crime Do as Much Damage as a Conviction?

Following a 2008 murder, police charged a man and held him in jail for more than eight years before he was acquitted. The case highlights some difficult challenges and questions.

With Job Openings Hitting New Highs, What Does the Future Hold?

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With Job Openings Hitting New Highs, What Does the Future Hold?

As the labor market continues to recover from its pandemic-driven lows, job openings have hit record highs—creating opportunities and concerns for employers and applicants alike.

AI Support in Background Checks: The Future?

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AI Support in Background Checks: The Future?

With applications for machine intelligence on the rise, some have turned to applying these techniques to due diligence. What impact could AI have on background checks?

Some Schools Look at Social Media During Hiring. Should They?

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Some Schools Look at Social Media During Hiring. Should They?

At a time when many details of our lives are online, some employers think that social media information should factor into their decision. Some schools are now doing the same thing, but does it help?

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How Can Hiring Practices Impact Cybersecurity Risks for Business?

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How Can Hiring Practices Impact Cybersecurity Risks for Business?

When hiring new employees, businesses often think about the tangible risks of crime or violence—but what about cybersecurity? With digital threats on the rise, there are new risks in hiring, too.

Changes to Background Check Policies Triggered by Critical Hiring Need

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Changes to Background Check Policies Triggered by Critical Hiring Need

Amid low employment rates and historic resignation numbers, should employers lower their standards for pre-employment background checks? We look at the changing trends in hiring, background screenings...

Wider Availability of Dating App Background Checks Reveals Concerns

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Wider Availability of Dating App Background Checks Reveals Concerns

In an effort to make online and app-based dating safer, some companies have rolled out in-app background checks. Now, a wider audience has begun to evaluate the potential concerns created by such sear...

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