Michael Klazema

Should You Erase Your Online Presence When Applying to Jobs?

Social media posts can say more about you to potential employers than you might like. Some now argue for wiping your social presence when you're a job applicant—should you?

The Latest Changes in Clean Slate Legislation

More states have taken up the cause of fair chance or second chance legislation. We take a quick look at the latest updates around the nation.

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Some States Enact New Fingerprint Background Check Laws

In an effort to improve the safety of schools and childcare, some states have recently enacted new fingerprint background check requirements. Are these solutions a superior option to traditional check...

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How Should Businesses Approach Hiring the Formerly Incarcerated?

A vast number of Americans have been incarcerated, and the challenges they face upon release often include getting a job. How should businesses approach these candidates?

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Why Pre-Employment Screening & Ongoing Criminal Monitoring Really Matter

Are tools to screen for past crimes or recent criminal acts really worth the effort to obtain and use? Yes—very much so. Recent news stories highlight the red flags they could raise.

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Teachers Accused of Abuse: Highlighting the Importance of Protecting Students

In this quick roundup of recent news, we look at how failures and lapses at the institutional level can leave students vulnerable and how employers must do more to protect those in their care.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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?