employment background screening
Mind Your Business is now on Google+
MYB profiles on Facebook and Twitter, we have decided to take the next step by entering the world of Google+. You can now find our Google+ page here. With Google+ recently passing the landmark of 90 million users, it’s an important place to be – both in terms of reaching customers, users and in terms…
Read MoreNRF survey says almost all retailers use background checks
survey. “As retailers across the country begin to hire hundreds of thousands of holiday employees, the National Retail Federation today released a survey that illustrates the importance of employee background screenings in keeping customers safe,” says an article posted by Security Management. Responses from the survey, which was conducted in July, came from 96 executives…
Read MoreFirst Advantage releases employment screening report
Global Screening Benchmark Report. “With the latest economic trends pointing to a slow-down in global hiring and recent U.S. legislation limiting certain types of employment screening tools, employers of all sizes are challenged with staying in compliance with ever-changing regulations, while also getting the most qualified applicants in the door,” said Andy Macdonald, President &…
Read MoreHow to hire an employment verification service
employment verification and wondered what it really is, where you can obtain this verification from and what the process is for doing so. The answer to all three questions? An employment verification service. An employment verification service is a company that can provide employers with verification on their employees – whether these employees are long-standing,…
Read MoreApplicant background check – what you need to know
education verification for a cashier job at the movie theater, but a criminal check and even employment verification will be essential for a police job where the applicant will have access to a firearm. Remember to be careful prying too deeply in the applicant’s recorded history especially with regard to applicant consent, so be aware…
Read MoreEmployment checks in North Carolina
2011 NC Small Business Person of the Year. Providing a cost-effective service, quick turnaround and unbeatable customer service, if you need to perform employment checks in North Carolina, then MYB is the route to go. Why the rise in unemployment? There could be a couple of reasons as to why we have suddenly seen unemployment rise, despite the…
Read MoreEEOC to discuss employment screening July 26th
employment screening purposes on Tuesday, July 26, in Washington, D.C. The National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS), which we are members of, is preparing comments for submittal to the EEOC on the relevance and benefits of access to criminal history records by employers. NAPBS is also partnering with other associations and coalitions as we…
Read MoreStaff testing: employment checks and drug screening
Curious about the different types of employee background checks and their uses? See our breakdown below! Credit Checks These are not always performed as part of employment verification. This type of background check is saved for specific job roles – such as those in finance or government positions. Credit checks are a part of staff testing that will…
Read MoreThree original tips for performing background checks
background screening is becoming ever more important, and increasingly used by employers, some common myths still surround pre-employment checks and exactly what they are. Most businesses understand the process – you go to a professional company, request the information you need and they provide it for you. This allows you, as an employer, to evaluate…
Read MoreOregan background screening and credit checks
We’re all aware of the debates going on in almost every state regarding credit checks, and the role they should play in employment background screening. For those in Oregon, here’s a closer look at the changes that have been discussed and what you can expect in 2011… Purpose and Scope (1) It is the policy…
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