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New Report Reveals 5 Keys to Efficient Pre-Hire Processes

It’s no secret that connecting all human resources processes in one convenient ecosystem is the gold-star goal for many HR leaders. The efficiency and professionalism of your onboarding process has significant payouts – earning the trust, respect,...

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Introducing Rapid Drug Tests for Rapid Hiring

Background checks generally take anywhere from a single day up to three days on average to complete. Conducting drug tests can extend this average...

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5 Steps to Help You Prepare for an Employment Background Check

Applying for a new job can sometimes feel overwhelming. And just when you think the process is near the end, the background check might bring on...

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Here’s Verified Credentials’ 2020 Report on Background Screening Trends by Industry

“What background checks are other companies searching?” This is a question we often hear from HR professionals like you when we begin consulting on...

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Keeping Up with FCRA Compliance Requirements [Free Checklist]

HR leaders have to stay in front of a lot of regulatory concerns. Maintaining compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) with background...

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List of Ways Criminal Records Could Go Unfound

Background checks seek the truth about your candidates’ and employees’ connections with potential crimes. Screening products, packages, scope, actual...

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Starting Job History Verifications on the Right Foot

Nearly everyone knows the Forrest Gump quote about life and boxes of chocolates. But the classic movie features another gem of wisdom when Forrest...

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Layer Up this Winter with Multiple Criminal History Sources

When the weather gets cold, the best defense is to layer up with coats and sweaters to put as many barriers as possible between you and the frigid...

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3 Ways to Craft Company Culture Through Screening

Company culture is the personality of every organization, and so, your culture says a lot about who your organization is to candidates and employees...

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Clearing the Top 3 Hurdles of Employment Verifications

When you want to vet job candidates thoroughly, those get-to-know-you validations may come by way of an employment verification. It can give you a...

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