Why the Quality of the Screen Matters
Staffing firms offer a valuable service to their clients by sourcing talented applicants to join the workforce. Because they have been entrusted with...
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Civil Records 101
Learn how civil searches are different than criminal and why it may be smart to add one to the background screen. Civil and criminal records are...
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Not Checking for Federal Offenses?
Does your background screen include federal offenses? Not sure? Federal offenses are prosecuted under federal law and the records are not housed in...
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Avoid the Hidden Dangers
What is a reliable screen? Not all background checks are created equal and in the case of database only screens, they are dangerous and unreliable.
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Are Background Checks Ever Not Consumer Reports?
Are background checks ever not considered a consumer report? Yes, if created in connection with an investigation into suspected misconduct relating...
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Building a Better Database
Learn how BIB is building a better database! A Guest Blog from our Research Department. BIB’s database houses lots of information and records. When...
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4 Reasons Why Using Arrest Records is Risky
Arrests are different than convictions – find out why!
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5 Screening Truths Every Park & Rec Should Know
What is a Background Check? Simply said, it’s the compiling of public records associated with someone’s criminal or civil history. Because it’s...
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Background Checks 101
What is a criminal background check? Simply said, it’s the compilation of public records associated with someone’s criminal history.
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How Your Background Screening Company Can Help You Navigate Name Variation Challenges
Name variation in background screening involves the many versions of an applicant's name used to conduct a background check. While the variation can...
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