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The Different Sex Offender Levels and What They Mean Featured Image

The Different Sex Offender Levels and What They Mean

What is a "Tier"? A Tier is a level in which a Sex Offender is categorized based on the sexual offense.

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Why Good Customer Service is So Important Featured Image

Why Good Customer Service is So Important

One of the most important things you can do for your business is provide good customer service. Not only does it make your customers feel valued and...

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Not All Crimes Are Fingerprint Worthy Featured Image

Not All Crimes Are Fingerprint Worthy

The FBI database used for employment and volunteer screening contains one tenth the records of a commercial database (40 million vs. 450 million)...

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A Better Screen for Alabama Schools Featured Image

A Better Screen for Alabama Schools

Background screening in schools certainly has its challenges; however, it's an important part of keeping your schools safe. So if it's worth doing,...

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4 Ways a Volunteer Can Ruin Your Brand Featured Image

4 Ways a Volunteer Can Ruin Your Brand

You might not be aware of it, but your organization and brand lends volunteer credibility. People will trust them because they are associated with...

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Lowering Standards to Hire in a Tough Job Market – 4 Things You Can Do Featured Image

Lowering Standards to Hire in a Tough Job Market – 4 Things You Can Do

We're living in a candidate-driven market, which means that the power is in the hands of the job seekers. It's tough finding great people to work...

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National Databases: Safety Net or Total Solution Featured Image

National Databases: Safety Net or Total Solution

Our broader mission at BIB is to help businesses and communities protect their members and organizations from unnecessary risks, and we believe...

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Is Drug Testing Still Needed? Featured Image

Is Drug Testing Still Needed?

Drug testing in the work place is a topic that gets more complex every single day, but it is not a recent practice. It has been around for over 30...

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The Value of Trust- Get the Most out of Your Team Featured Image

The Value of Trust- Get the Most out of Your Team

Trust is a lot like the "Force". You need it for good to triumph over evil, and you can use it for great things (like creating a light-saber). If...

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7 things Teachers say they need fixed Featured Image

7 things Teachers say they need fixed

Better pay. Teachers are underpaid. There, we said it. They're passionate about educating future generations, and they want to do what’s best for...

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