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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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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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?

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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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