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Here’s What You Need to Know About Background Screening Reports

Statistics indicate that nearly 53% of job applicants cite inaccurate information about themselves and their candidature in their resumes to increase their chances of success. It is for this very reason that companies insist on carrying out background screenings on their prospective candidates, and some landlords check on their prospective tenants.

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For the uninitiated, background screening is a process wherein an organization or individual uses third parties (usually professional background screening providers) to properly vet candidates for career opportunities.

A screening report is a result and conclusion that is drawn based on this information. These checks could be used for other purposes as well as a means of judging a candidate’s past activities and character and to identify potential risks for safety and security reasons of associating with said candidate.…

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How to Pass Your Employment Background Check

If you’re looking for a new job, you may be wondering what the process looks like for employment background checks. Most employers will conduct some form of a background check before making a job offer, so it’s important to know what to expect.

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In this post, we’ll outline the steps involved in a typical employment background check and give you some tips on preparing. We’ll also discuss the different types of checks that can be conducted and the information they typically reveal. So if you’re curious about how your past might impact your chances of landing a new job, keep reading!…

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Are Employee Background Checks Legal?

Before making important personnel decisions, be it hiring, promotion, retention, or reassignment, most employers prefer background tests on potential candidates and employees. Basic checks include the candidate’s work history, financial history, criminal record, medical history, and social media use. However, while these checks are necessary, are they legal?

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Except for specific restrictions relating to genetic and medical information, it is not illegal for employers to ask questions about a candidate’s or employee’s background. However, employers should comply with various federal and state laws that protect employees and applicants from discrimination when using this information. Outlined below are important things to know about the legality of employee background checks.…

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5 Reasons to Conduct a Background Check Before Hiring 

Statistics show that 1 in 3 Americans have been arrested or convicted of a crime. What does this mean for you when hiring? How can you navigate this statistic within the hiring process? Where can improvements be made to be fair, yet protect your business in the future?

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Keep reading to learn more about why you should conduct a background check before hiring your next employee.

Minimize Turnover

Conducting a fast background check can help to minimize the turnover in your company in a few ways.Turnover is not a good look and costs your business money. The process to hire someone, train them, and give them specific job responsibilities that they are responsible for is not something that can be replicated overnight.…

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How Long Does a Background Check Take?

Before a manager makes a hiring decision, or before a landlord agrees to sign a lease, a background check might be conducted. Depending on the nature of the information that is requested, ease of access to said information, and legal implications, background checks usually take between 1 and five days. Manual searches or searches that require cooperation from other entities may take longer.

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Because a background check requires knowledge and technology, you’ll get better and faster results if you leave it in the hands of professionals.…

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The Property Rental Business Risk of Not Running Background Checks

Business is risky. Being a property owner or investor is even riskier, especially when it comes to renting out your investment property to strangers for any amount of time. Sure, you could ask a friend or a family member to move into your rental property, but you still need to screen each applicant so you don’t make a huge, costly mistake.

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So, what are the risks of NOT running background checks on the applicants?…

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