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Better Candidate Experience = Better Hire

Post by : Veriswift | Post on : August 18, 2023 at 11:11 am

During economic uncertainty, selecting the right candidate is essential.

5 Ways to Improve Background Screening Productivity

Post by : Veriswift | Post on : July 27, 2023 at 11:47 am

More companies than ever are relying on background screenings, and the result is that some companies are having difficulty finding affordable background checks.

How To Deal With a Background Check Dispute

Post by : Veriswift | Post on : January 19, 2023 at 8:00 am

How To Deal With a Background Check Dispute Employers rely on background checks to reveal the most reliable information about a candidate. But mistakes and errors do happen. And naturally candidates want to resolve these errors once your search uncovers them. The FCRA (Fair Credit Reporting Act) guarantees consumers the right to dispute the results

When Should You Run a Bankruptcy Check?

Post by : Veriswift | Post on : January 10, 2023 at 8:00 am

When Should You Run a Bankruptcy Check? A variety of tools and resources exist for employers to screen prospective employees. Checks of criminal history, education and previous employment are all essential pieces of the puzzle. But what about a bankruptcy check? While this type of check may not be routinely included in your standard pre-screening [

Employers and Adverse Actions

Post by : Veriswift | Post on : January 3, 2023 at 8:00 am

Employers and Adverse Actions Background checks are one of the most essential tools in your repertoire for ensuring the hiring and retention of the best possible candidates for your company. In the process, you may find information about an applicant that reflects poorly on their integrity, qualifications, or ability. Maybe they committed a crime l

Why Do Most Background Checks Search Back Seven Years?

Post by : Veriswift | Post on : December 29, 2022 at 8:00 am

Why Do Most Background Checks Search Back Seven Years? In the minds of the superstitious, the number 7 carries significance . But for employers and job seekers, it’s an important number for a much more practical reason. It’s the typical number of years in the lookback period for most pre-employment background checks. However, despite this [&hel

Identifier Redactions On Public Records (and what it means to employers)

Post by : Veriswift | Post on : December 27, 2022 at 8:00 am

Identifier Redactions On Public Records and what it means to employers Growing privacy concerns have led to some changes in the way criminal background checks can be carried out. Here is what you need to know about identifier redactions on public records and how they might affect you. New Laws About the Redaction of Records […]

Are Background Checks Part Of Your Candidate Onboarding Process?

Post by : Veriswift | Post on : December 22, 2022 at 8:00 am

Are Background Checks Part Of Your Candidate Onboarding Process? What does your company do for onboarding? And more importantly…why does it matter? Statistics show that effective onboarding practices make a huge difference in the productivity, engagement and retention of employees. It also ensures you’ve hired the best possible candidates for t

Should You Rescreen Your Employees At Regular Intervals?

Post by : Veriswift | Post on : December 15, 2022 at 8:00 am

Should You Rescreen Your Employees At Regular Intervals? It’s common practice for employers to screen candidates before hiring them as a way to maintain a safe and reliable workforce. But what about rescreening the employees you already have? Isn’t this just as important? And how often should you do it? Here’s everything you need to […

Different Types of Drug Tests

Post by : Veriswift | Post on : December 13, 2022 at 8:00 am

Different Types of Drug Tests As an employer, drug testing is one of the most valuable tools available to ensure a safe and productive work environment. A variety of screens and tests can minimize absenteeism and productivity decreases resulting from employee use of illicit drugs and alcohol. But how do you know which tests to […]