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The Truth About "National" Databases

One of the most important parts of understanding search methodology for HR professionals is understanding that a "nationwide" database of criminal...

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Michigan Law Now Requiring Screeners for Elderly Caregivers

Michigan has now made it a mandatory law to run a background check on employees, subcontractors, and volunteers who work with senior citizens.

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Staffing Pro’s Guide to Better Background Screening

As a staffing firm, you offer a valuable service to your clients by sourcing talented applicants to join their workforce. Because you have been...

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Volunteer Screening Best Practices

While screening employees and staff has become standard practice, screening volunteers is also fast becoming a necessity. Failing to do so puts your...

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Maximize Your Resources When Screening Volunteers

No one wants to be wasteful and this is true with background screens too. Here are some ways to maximize resources and still receive a high quality...

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Self Pay Option for Volunteer Background Checks

It's been almost 2 years since the coronavirus changed just about everything in our lives. How we work, play, and learn have all been dramatically...

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How to Screen Volunteers Amid Covid-19

The 2020/2021 school year looks nothing like anyone thought it would. Instead of teaching students solely in the classroom or managing schools from...

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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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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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