The True Cost of One Pound: A Stark Reminder About the Lethality of Fentanyl
Recently, while conducting a background check for an applicant, we uncovered a conviction for transporting one pound of fentanyl—a substance Continue Reading
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Lack of Communication: A Common Complaint Among Top Background Check Providers: #6 is a series:
Lack of Communication: A Common Complaint Among Top Background Check Providers: #6 is a series: Background checks are crucial for Continue Reading
Privacy Concerns in Background Screening: Best Practices and Solutions- # 4 in a series
At BestHire, we continually strive to improve the background screening experience for employers and applicants alike. As part of this Continue Reading
Navigating the Complexities of Background Checks: A Real-World Example
Today, we at BestHire completed a background check for one of our supermarket clients in Pennsylvania. The applicant in question Continue Reading
Risk Assessment in Employment Vetting
Risk Assessment in Employment Vetting Risk assessment plays a pivotal role in employment vetting by identifying potential threats posed by Continue Reading
Accuracy & Verification with Employment Applications
Accuracy & Verification with Employment Applications Accuracy and verification are crucial in employment screening, as errors from bad data can Continue Reading
Red Flags in Employment Vetting
Red Flags in Employment Vetting Identifying red flags during the vetting process is essential for employers to avoid risks and Continue Reading
Be “Ban the Box” Aware and Share with your HR Staff:
“Ban the Box” laws are designed to promote fair hiring by prohibiting employers from asking about criminal history on initial Continue Reading
Brief: Adverse Action Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
Introduction The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is a federal law that safeguards consumers from the misuse of their personal Continue Reading
Critical Red Flags: A Cautionary Tale of Falsified Application Information
A recent applicant submitted an employment application with one of our supermarket clients, aiming for a position in store security. Continue Reading