Background screening - why it matters and how to get it right
Jun 15, 2016 Philip Burgess
It's always important to know who you're getting into business with. Actually, that doesn't go far enough - it's essential to know who you're getting into business with. That's only way to protect yourself and your organization. This doesn't
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Fintech - turning big data into smart data
May 31, 2016 Phil Burgess
The rise of financial technology - fintech - is one of the biggest stories of the financial sector in recent years. In broad strokes, fintech's accelerating popularity and use is bad news for traditional banks - and great news for a huge range
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ID theft on the rise - is your business protected?
May 12, 2016 Philip Burgess
Identity theft has become one of the most common crimes of the digital age. In the U.S. alone, millions of consumers' identities are stolen every year, and this trend has shown little sign of slowing. The vast majority of discussions concerning
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The importance of background checks when hiring new employees
Feb 19, 2015 Quinn Thomas
Hiring new employees can be a daunting process. When managers begin to think about the undertaking they have to go through for each candidate, it can be tempting to consider skipping background checks. Some employers have gone so far as to
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The effects (and after-effects) of the Credit CARD Act
Jun 06, 2014 Quinn Thomas
Although alternative credit can be of assistance to those with a poor or nonexistent fiscal history, others sometimes turn to conventional credit card companies. In light of the Great Recession, concerns regarding excessive spending habits,
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