Minnesota bars more than 100 nurses following background oversight

Nov 14, 2013 Quinn Thomas

Employee background checks are standard operating procedure for many businesses, as it allows them to verify applicants' trustworthiness and level of responsibility. This process can be especially critical in industries, such as health care,


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Get background checks right for better talent management

Nov 12, 2013 Quinn Thomas

Employee background screening continues to be a major pressure point for companies across the nation, especially as more unemployed individuals are returning to work amid improving economic conditions. Some practices, though, have seemed to


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More states reforming criminal background screening requirements

Nov 12, 2013 Quinn Thomas

Background screening has been a major topic of discussion among government officials, civil rights advocate groups and business leaders in recent years, especially considering the recovering economy and improving employment situation. Decision-makers


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Illinois joins the 'ban the box' movement

Nov 06, 2013 Quinn Thomas

Background checks, particularly criminal and background ones, are a common practice among employers who are seeking to verify applicants' levels of responsibility and trustworthiness. However, these checks have faced opposition for various


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Trends in criminal background checking

Nov 05, 2013 Quinn Thomas

Trends in criminal background checking

As the economy continues to recover from the harshest conditions of the Great Recession, more businesses are expanding hiring. This has been evidenced by the consistently decreasing unemployment rate, as well as general growth in the private


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