background screening
What can we expect for background screening in 2011
As 2010 draws to a close, we can take a look back on what has been quite a significant year in the background screening industry, and a look forward at what promises to be another challenging year ahead. The pre-employment background screening industry finds itself in a very different position than it was in this…
Read MoreWorker loses job due to false background screening information
Kevin Hutchinson, 32, of North Philadelphia, is one of many job-seekers out there, keen to be part of the workforce but suffering due to the current economic climate. Unfortunately for him, Hutchinson has recently fallen victim to what some experts say is a disturbing consequence of background screening – erroneous information gathered by careless or…
Read MoreMassachusetts CORI reform
As a leader in pre-employment background screening, MYB knows the importance of passing on news and information to the public as soon as we hear about it. Here is an update regarding Massachusetts background check changes in policy: On August 6, 2010, Governor Patrick signed into law a reform measure that makes significant changes to…
Read MoreHumane society thanks MYB for donation
As discussed last week, charity and helping others is an integral part to the way Mind Your Business works, and one of the key reasons as to why they thrive. As recent sponsors for a Blue Ridge Humane Society, MYB received a kind thank you note for their charitable donation and work towards the event,…
Read MoreBackground screening for travelers a possibility
TSA pat downs and screening machines that air travelers have been facing recently. Introduced to diminish the terrorist threat, a lot of the public feels that these checks take it too far – that restricting civil liberties should not be a part of ensuring national security. For those that have taken a deeper look into…
Read MoreBackground checks and embellishing your resume
this blog before, and with recent news there is no reason not to re-visit the issue and re-enforce our previous claims. While it is OK to emphasize your attributes and focus on your prior achievements, to embellish or over-exaggerate these claims is fool-hardy. These days, high level background screening will rule out your resume before…
Read MoreIllinois state lottery bidder would not have passed background check
background check, state Department of Revenue officials said. Ultimately, the bid was deficient anyway, but this revelation all but dismisses the protest filed by the bidder, Intralot. A 23 page report, released under a Freedom of Information Act request as a response to the protest, said the “questionable background of certain key executives of Intralot”…
Read MoreThree important lessons from background screening experience
background screening…obviously! This puts us in a privileged position, having knowledge on something that many don’t know too much about, and allows us to provide help to those who need it – whether you be an employer or a potential employee. From this experience and working day in, day out with both applicants and businesses,…
Read MoreFort 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 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…
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