July 23, 2009

Finding the Holes in Your Screening Program

Finding the Holes in Your Screening Program   During the past 5-10 years, many companies have become accustomed to developing comprehensive pre-employment background screening programs to improve workplace safety and reduce the risk associated with a bad hire. However, more and more, companies are beginning to realize that the original programs they set in place only cover a small sliver of today's employment risk concerns. Are their current policies setting them up for potential litigation, or even worse, violence in the workplace? ...


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July 20, 2009

Negligent Retention: Protecting Your Assets

According to recent claims documented by the National Institute for the Prevention of Workplace Violence, employers have been found liable for negligent hiring or retention of dangerous or incompetent employees in most U.S. states. Additional statistics presented by the National Institute for the Prevention of Workplace Violence also exhibit the serious ramifications negligent retention could have on a company. Nearly 20% of people within the United States have criminal records, and employees are responsible for 60% of losses due to fraud, informa...


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July 13, 2009

4 Best Screening Practices for the Trucking Industry

The trucking industry has historically experienced a shortage of quality drivers, with fierce competition to hire the most qualified candidate before a competitor reached him or her first. But in the current economic climate, the driver shortage has all but disappeared, resulting in a larger-than-ever driver applicant pool. Working with tighter resources and a desire to hire the best candidate to fill a driver's seat, companies are finding it easier to justify taking a closer look at potential employees. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety A...


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