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New Drug Testing Laws & How Employers Are Adapting

In 1971, President Nixon declared drug abuse “public enemy number one.” Then, in 1986, President Reagan signed an executive order requiring workplace drug testing for all federal employees. This may have even kicked off a sharp increase in the use...

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What Social Media Screening Is Not

As a result of the widespread usage of social media, there has been increased interest in recent years regarding the new era of social media...

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Screening at Large Volume: Potential Ways to Optimize Hourly, Seasonal, or Other High-Quantity Background Checks

Hourly workers make up the majority of employees in the United States. Knowing how best to screen for these positions may be crucial for employers....

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Protecting Candidate Privacy with Background Check Data Security

When screening new candidates, employers collect a significant amount of private information. With most of this critical data stored digitally,...

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3 Ways Background Checks Can Support Employee Retention

Companies love to talk about making “investments for the future.” Whether opening a new sales office or purchasing new equipment, each move is meant...

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Background Check Discrepancy Rates: Where Records May Be Found

A discrepancy is when two pieces of information don’t line up. Where there should be agreement, there’s confusion or ambiguity. In other words, a...

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Screening On the Go: The Mobile Candidate Experience for Background Screening

Screens matter – screen size that is. Most people live on their phones. The average person in the U.S. checks their phone 344 times per day, roughly...

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Screening Seasonal Hires: 5 Questions to Help You Prepare

Summer is a time for backyard barbecues, going to the beach, and spending time with friends. For many companies, it's also the time for hiring...

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Criminal History Searches 101: Understanding Your Options

Criminal history searches have long been among the most popular types of background checks. Based on Verified Credentials’ internal research of its...

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Benefits of Social Media Screening

You can learn a lot from social media. Some of it you may not want to know. Like how your uncle’s podiatrist appointment went or what an old coworker...

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