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

Michael's Recent Publications

background check, advanced background check

Are Financial Service Firms Making Risky Hiring Choices?

Safe hiring is vital in industries such as finance, where employees may have access to assets and funds. Are these firms missing potential risks in their hiring processes?

driving record report, commercial driver's licenses, accurate background check, driving record searches

Fatal 2019 Truck Crash Linked to Improper Driver Vetting, Training

The fiery 2019 Lakewood crash killed four people and made fresh headlines when the driver received a 110-year sentence. New evidence suggests poor vetting was partially to blame.

expungement, fair chance act, clean slate law

Arrests, Dismissed Charges, ‘Not Guilty’ Verdicts, and Expungement

Sometimes, background checks can show criminal information not linked to a conviction or guilty verdict. Here’s what you should know about the grey area in some criminal records and background checks.

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ongoing monitoring, background screening, employee retention

4 Tips for Talent Retention in 2022

Dubbed the “Great Resignation” by media outlets, the significant trend of employees leaving their positions and seeking new roles elsewhere shows no signs of abating. Record numbers of people continue...

background checks for home care, professional background checks, caregiver background screening

Tips for Finding a Home Caregiver

The population is aging, and with that trend comes a growing need for in-home senior care. If you are hiring a caregiver for a parent, grandparent, or loved one, consider these tips – from taking time...

ongoing criminal monitoring

Baltimore County Failed to Do Background Checks for 1,200 Employees

A government audit in Maryland’s Baltimore County has found that some 1,200 staffers have never gone through background checks. The case reminds the importance of background checks for all employees a...

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