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Workplace Drug Testing: What You Need to Know

Drug Screening

Workplace Drug Testing: What You Need to Know

Is your organization considering a drug screening protocol in the workplace? Here’s what you need to know about pre-employment screening and random drug testing.

Why run a background check

Background Checks for Employers

Why run a background check

First and foremost, you should run background checks to help keep your clients, your employees and your business safe.

VendorSAFE faqs

Construction, Manufacturing and Contractors

VendorSAFE faqs

VendorSAFE is a fast, effective, easy way for the sponsor organization (you) to implement a responsible, FCRA-compliant, screening program for your vendor's and contractor's employees to protect your organization.

What You Need to Know About Background Checks for Caregivers

Health Care

What You Need to Know About Background Checks for Caregivers

In-home caregivers are a vital part of the healthcare sector. These workers allow many elderly individuals to maintain independence while living in a private and comfortable environment. With rising numbers of senior citizens nationwide, caregiver roles are growing in importance.

What Not to Do with Kids Sports Background Screening

Child Care

What Not to Do with Kids Sports Background Screening

Kids' sports background screening policies represent a critical responsibility for youth sports organizations as they seek to provide a safe environment for their athletes. Learn about the five missteps not to make with coaches background checks.

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Why Background Screening Is Important

Background Screening 101

Why Background Screening Is Important

Most modern employers conduct employee background checks as part of their hiring protocol. A 2018 survey conducted by the National Association of Professio

Boy Scouts and Background Checks

Child Care

Boy Scouts and Background Checks

Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is facing a higher-than-expected number of sexual abuse claims from former members. The mounting claims could have major implic

Can You Verify Salary With a Background Check?

Verifications

Can You Verify Salary With a Background Check?

In most cases, you can't verify salary with a background check because employers do not usually report this information. In some states, it's even illegal.

How Fast Can Background Checks Be Done?

Background Screening 101

How Fast Can Background Checks Be Done?

“How fast are employee background checks?” is a common question among employers and job seekers. When choosing a background check service, employers want t

Candidate Background Check Red Flags

Background Screening 101

Candidate Background Check Red Flags

If there is one overarching reason why employers conduct background checks, it’s to discover “red flags” about prospective hires. Red flags can vary signif

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