Archive for November 2010
Fort Hood tragedy closes in focus on background screening
background screening of those applying for positions within the army. The Department of Defense released it’s final review on preventing a repeat attack on Tuesday and has created a counterintelligence program to improve information sharing. One of the main programs is to institute an iwatch program, similar to a neighborhood watch for soldiers and their…
Read MoreBeware of background check email scammers
pre-employment background check”, such as their bank details or credit card information. Be aware of these scams – by being cautious you can avoid becoming a victim. Check out the company they claim to be, or ask friends and family for advice. Remember that a pre-employment background check for a genuine job will not ask…
Read MoreNorth Carolina background checks
Companies can perform a variety of background checks when hiring an employee, or once they are hired, to ensure they are not putting the organizations’ status or functioning in jeopardy. The ever increasing amount of lawyers eager to pick up cases pertaining to employee rights has reinforced the necessity for companies to conduct an adequate…
Read MorePolice officer fired for running background checks on dates
dating. Now most people I’m sure can understand that this would have been a tempting option had they been in the same position. Nonetheless, the significance of background screening and the important role that it plays in protecting vulnerable members of society should take away that temptation and allow you to realize the seriousness of…
Read MoreWhat are the main parts of a background check?
Although pre-employment background screening is becoming more and more prevalent, the majority of people still have no idea as to what a background check actually is, and the types of investigation that one constitutes. So we’d like to clarify the key components of background screening, and the aspects of your background that the employer is…
Read MoreFive tips to a successful job interview
In this present day job market, it is important to polish your interviewing skills and diminish time between jobs. Here are five simple steps to ensure your preparation for a successful interview. – The most basic but often overlooked component of a job interview entails the background check. Most reputable employers will perform an adequate…
Read MoreThe importance of nanny background checks
What started as a normal night for a couple in Phoenix turned into a nightmare when they discovered that their nanny had got behind the wheel intoxicated. What’s worse…she did it with the children she was looking after in the car. Nancy Ann Kline took the kids she was taking care of to a pool…
Read MoreBackground check discovers outstanding warrant
Ralston Police arrested a man wanted in Indiana, who had moved to begin a new life. However, his past and the law caught up with him after a company ran a background check on his job application. “Otherwise (without the check ran for the job application), we wouldn’t have known he was here,” says Ralston…
Read MoreIgnoring pre-employment background screening could be costly
At a time when businesses are looking for the most effective ways of cutting costs and protecting themselves for the future, many are forgetting one of the simplest and most productive way of doing this – pre-employment background screening. While it comes at a price, this cost will be more than worth it. Or to…
Read MoreMedical marijuana and drug screening
A topic of hot debate these days is medical marijuana and the workplace. Most companies have a zero-tolerance drug policy, and this includes those who hold medical marijuana cards. As MYB has discussed before in this blog, drugs have no place in a work environment, which is why such zero-tolerance policies are so widespread. It’s…
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