Have you ever wondered what it’s like to perform a background check outside the United States?
Not surprisingly, background screening is a very different concept and process in other countries.
As an employer, you might be interested in learning what this undertaking is like in five of the countries in which HireRight commonly conducts checks.
So you’ve determined that you should be conducting background checks, but getting started can be a daunting process.
An Internet search for screening vendors can turn up dozens upon dozens of possible providers – how do you pick just one?
Your most important goal is to engage a vendor that meets your organization’s specific needs.
Here are some things to consider and questions to ask of potential vendors.
Many employers struggle with determining if they’re at a stage where they really need to have a formal policy around employment background checks.
The reality is that most employers, regardless of size or industry, should likely have some sort of policy in place.
That’s because, no matter what type of employer you are, background checks should be conducted lawfully, and consistently – and screening policies go a long way in helping ensure that this happens.
So what are some questions you’ll want to answer as you create and implement a screening policy?
While employers may feel that passing a drug and alcohol test is a serious, necessary and vital part of on-boarding a candidate, some candidates feel otherwise.
According to respondents, candidates who fail the tests may offer creative excuses for not passing. Here are a few creative excuses relayed to us.
Savvy HR professionals know that using an industry-recognized background checking company to help verify that your job candidate is telling the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth about his or her credentials is a key component to fostering a safe and more productive workplace. But what actually goes on during the background […]
This week, Philadelphia’s amended “Fair Criminal Records Screening Standards Ordinance” went into effect, continuing the trend of ban the box laws that are in effect around the country.
