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How SMBs Can Navigate the Historic Truck Driver Shortage

Transportation

How SMBs Can Navigate the Historic Truck Driver Shortage

In many ways, truck drivers are the backbone of the American supply chain. According to the New York Times, trucks are responsible for moving a whopping 72% of all American freight, which means truck drivers are crucial for getting everything from food to building supplies to consumer products into stores. Given that the Covid-19 pandemic strained the supply chain significantly in numerous ways, it is not difficult to imagine what a prolonged shortage of truck drivers in the United States might mean for daily life.

By Michael Klazema | 06/14/2022
How Far Back Does a Background Check Go?

Background Screening 101

How Far Back Does a Background Check Go?

How far back does a background check go? Learn what influences check results, including the FCRA’s confusing seven-year rule.

By Michael Klazema | 04/10/2022

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The debate over clean slate laws

Misdemeanors

The debate over clean slate laws

Clean slate laws could help millions of Americans by making it easier to expunge criminal records. But are there drawbacks to this kind of far-reaching criminal justice reform?

By Michael Klazema | 01/1/2022
What shows up on a criminal background check

Background Screening 101

What shows up on a criminal background check

Most jobs require a background screening. Candidates do not always understand how background checks work or which types of information they can uncover.

By Michael Klazema | 10/1/2021
Introduction to International Criminal Background Checks

Background Checks for Employers

Introduction to International Criminal Background Checks

While most employers are used to structuring their background check process around domestic candidate pools, an increasingly global talent pool means that international background checks will become more important in the future.

By Michael Klazema | 09/27/2021
State Failed to Run Background Checks Before Granting Professional Licenses

Verifications

State Failed to Run Background Checks Before Granting Professional Licenses

An audit of the state licensing body in Massachusetts recently found that the office did not conduct criminal and sex offender background checks on all the professionals it licensed. The case is a reminder that professional license checks should always pair with criminal history screenings.

By Michael Klazema | 09/24/2021
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