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What are My Rights During Background Checks? | Consumer Rights
Employers conduct pre-employment background checks to reduce risks associated with hiring new employees. Background checks verify if the information included on an applicant’s resume and job application is truthful, they can also discover any criminal or drug abuse...
What is a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)?
What is a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)? In the simplest of terms, a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) is a report of one’s driving record which is compiled by a state’s Department of Motor Vehicles. An MVR contains moving violations, traffic infractions and...
5 Things You Need to Know About the Drug Screening Process and Advancing Technology
As an employer, you want to ensure you are hiring the most qualified candidates and maintaining a safe workplace. Pre-Employment Background Screening verifies you know who you are hiring. A crucial part of the pre-employment screening process is drug testing and...
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How long does a background check take?
Waiting for results from a background check can feel stressful; especially if you are not sure what is involved in the process and what may be causing a delay. The length of time an employment background check can take varies as each check can include the...
What is an Applicant Tracking System?
Applicant tracking system (ATS) is a human resource software application that enables companies to manage applicant information during the hiring process by capturing job applications and resumes,. automating the recruiting process, and managing information of...
Pre-employment Screening: How to Ensure You Hire the Right Candidate
Employees are the lifeblood of any company and could make or break a business. As a business owner, it’s your responsibility to find the right candidate for vacant positions in your company.However, doing so is easier said than done, especially when a candidate’s...
10 Reasons Why You Should Never Skip the Employee Screening Process
While the person you're interviewing might seem friendly and professional, they could be a registered sex offender. That may seem extreme, but it's always the ones you least expect. Many serial killers received praise for their charisma right up...
How does employment verification work?
Do you know who you are hiring? Skipping the employment verification process might seem like a convenient choice in the moment, but it can have serious consequences for you and your business. Unfortunately, many candidates falsify information on their resumes and...