June 1, 2010

6 Best Practices in Extended Workforce Background Screening

Previously we explored why a process for background screening vendors and contractors is important, and we worked through some of the most common roadblocks to a streamlined program. Now we will delve into best practices that have been gleaned from thriving extended workforce screening programs. We have already discussed getting a policy in place to determine who you will background screen, and what you will background check for, and then implementing this consistently. Given that implementation is likely the most challenging step in ro...


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May 24, 2010

Developing a Privacy Program for Background Screening

With the mosaic of overlapping federal and state regulations covering background screening and consumer information, maintaining compliance has become a significant challenge. The growing concerns about data privacy and security, new legislation and the continuing surge in compliance initiatives show no signs of abating. Recent legislation has made it even more important for organizations to maintain a documented privacy program that clearly identifies the policies, procedures and controls that are in place to protect personal identifiable infor...


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May 17, 2010

Best Practices for a Drug-Free Workplace Program

Over the past decade, drug testing has become an important safety issue in the workplace. In a recent survey conducted by the American Management Association, 80% of companies indicated they test for drug usage by job candidates and/or current employees as part of the employment screening process. It is not only important that companies have their applicants tested for drugs, but it is critical that corporate testing programs are managed in a consistent and compliant manner. Below are some recommended best practices for a Drug-free Workplace...


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