Canadian province to cover background checks for nonprofits

Nov 02, 2013 Quinn Thomas

Running background checks - be they financial or criminal - on job applicants is a standard practice of many companies to ensure they are hiring reliable and trustworthy individuals. However, these checks can be costly, making it difficult


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Lawmaker introduces bill to amend criminal background screening

Nov 01, 2013 Quinn Thomas

For decades, companies across the United States have been using pre-employment criminal record screenings to ensure they are hiring the best candidates possible. In recent years, the practice has come under heavy scrutiny by a number of groups,


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Background screening ubiquitous

Oct 24, 2013 Quinn Thomas

Background screening ubiquitous

Criminal background checks are a critical aspect of the onboarding process in business, especially considering the responsibility placed on decision-makers to maintain a comfortable and safe working environment. However, background screening


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Are public records cost-prohibitive?

Oct 18, 2013 Quinn Thomas

Are public records cost-prohibitive?

Employee background checks are a standard - albeit not universally required - hiring practice in many industries, such as care work, the government sector and positions with financial institutions. However, gaining access to this information


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Kentucky legislature considering mandatory background checks for long term care workers

Oct 13, 2013 Quinn Thomas

Background checks are considered to be commonplace portions of job applications. They screen individuals for potential criminal indiscretions or warning signs of financial instability. However, these documents are yet to be required by many


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