Latest News about Background Checks (page 16)

Industry News, COVID-19, ban the box

What New York Employers Should Know about Article 23-A and COVID-19 Releases

Nationwide, COVID-19 has created an unprecedented push to release inmates from jail or prison, often before their sentences are complete. The fear is that

Industry News, Healthcare Background Checks

Introducing the New App That Could Reshape Hospital Hiring During the Pandemic

A new software solution developed as part of a global hackathon event could hold solutions to some of the challenges that hospitals in COVID-19 epicenters

The Best Recruiting or HR Tools for SMMEs

When it comes to attracting, recruiting, and hiring top talent, Small, Medium & Micro Enterprise businesses (SMMEs) are at a disadvantage compared to huge,

Credit Checks: What You Should Know

From an employer’s perspective, it sometimes makes sense to look at a job applicant’s credit history. The argument is that credit history reflects financia

Industry News, ban the box

Iowa City Wins Court Battle Over Banning the Box—For Now

Across the country, many states and local communities have adopted “fair chance” laws aimed at increasing access to work for the formerly incarcerated. How

Industry News, ban the box

Are "Ban the Box" Regulations Helping or Hurting Minority Workers?

Across America, more than half of the states have adopted a "ban the box" policy. Aimed at removing questions about criminal history from job applications

Questions and Answers, employee background checks

Will My Address Affect Background Check?

When employers run background checks, they often take addresses and affiliated geographical locations into account. While there is a common misconception t

Industry News, Academia background checks

University of Maryland Moves Toward a Broader Background Check Policy

For college administrators nationwide, protecting and enhancing on-campus safety are two of the most pressing tasks. With significant incidents within the

Industry News, temporary workers

Cyber Background Checks: Screening Critical IT Staff

IT security is mission-critical for all companies today. A cyber background check gives important insights for selecting staff for these roles.