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Believe It When You See It: Signs of an Effective Background Check [PART 1]

When you look at activities in your life it’s pretty clear when something is working. You know your washer and dryer are doing its job when your...

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Guide to Understanding the Sources of Sex Offender Background Checks [Infographic]

Sex offenses are among the most serious crimes a background check can uncover. Recently, we have heard from some HR professionals who thought they...

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Where Fingerprint Background Checks May Fall Short

Watch any crime show on TV and you’re almost guaranteed to see people checking a crime scene for fingerprints. You’ll watch as they enter those...

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Quick Guide: The Difference Between "National" and "Federal" in Background Checks

I’m sure you know that background screening terminology, services, and technology can be a little confusing. Like many other HR professionals, you...

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