Because of America's inconsistency with teacher background checks, teachers accused of misconduct have been able to sneak to a different state and maintain their teaching license. Laws vary from state to state, meaning that not every state uses … [Continue reading]
FBI Reports Violent Crime Rate Increase Hits Mid-Sized Cities Hardest
According to FBI reports, property crimes were down in the first half of 2015 over the prior year, but violent crimes increased in three of the United States’ four regions — with medium-sized cities taking the biggest hit. Violent crimes saw … [Continue reading]
What Interview Questions Employers Should Not Ask
Diversity in the workplace is a good thing. When interviewing, you obviously need someone who fits the requirements of the job, but you have to be careful with the interview questions you ask so as not to approach any topics which could potentially … [Continue reading]
Loss Prevention: Background Check Effectiveness
Performing background checks is an important part of any modern loss prevention strategy. Background check effectiveness can be achieved by developing a strategy with the help of an outside vendor. It stands to reason that any organization wants only … [Continue reading]
The Three Biggest Employee Screening Trends in 2016
While government agencies, educational institutions and many businesses have been screening employees for years, the way in which screening is conducted has changed with the times. Even so, the need for employee screening has never abated, as hiring … [Continue reading]
3 reasons why you need to do employee criminal history checks on your employees
Not all companies perform employee criminal history checks when they hire employees, but more businesses are starting to do so. Much of the reason behind that is a desire to make sure the business is properly protected, but these employee criminal … [Continue reading]