When it comes to employment background checks, turnaround time is one of the most important metrics. The faster a background check is completed, the faster an applicant can be fully onboarded; or transitioned to a new department or position. There are approximately 1,600 counties where SafestHires averages Same-Day turnaround with our HireiQ screening technology. Of course, […]
You may not know this, but background screening is a highly regulated industry. If your organization gets background checks from a screening company, it’s important to be aware of the various laws and regulations that affect the industry. It’s especially important to know what Adverse Action is and why you should care. Due in large […]
Who doesn’t love a win-win situation?For example, you and some colleagues decide to grab a bite and you agree to drive. Chances are, one of them will pick up your tab and this is a win-win. Awesome. But when’s the last time you encountered a win-win-win situation?You’ve probably never even heard of one of these, […]
Whether you are starting a business, hiring your first employee, engaging 1099 support or expanding your HR department, you need to familiarize yourself with the concept of negligent hiring.Knowing about negligent hiring and avoiding negligent hiring claims will enable you to avoid circumstances that might lead to costly lawsuits and reputation problems for your company. Negligent […]
The war for talent is incredibly competitive, which means the tools used to attract, engage and onboard candidates should be fast and easy.One of the tools in the process is the employment background check.If your company uses an Applicant Tracking System (ATS), and your screening vendor is integrated with this system, this can make it […]
Why do veteran owned companies make excellent service providers? Veterans possess many of the traits employers say they look for in job candidates, found a study conducted by Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families. Their report, “The Business Case for Hiring a Veteran,” identified specific characteristics many veterans display that help them excel […]
The title of this blog speak volumes. Employment background checks are serious business.There are many reasons that companies use background checks. Creating a safe workplace, protecting the company from being harmed, insulating the company from liability and enhancing the company’s brand are among the top reasons, and all of this is as serious as it […]
Healthcare providers must meet several state and federal compliance mandates in order to reduce fraud and protect their patients. This means they must carefully screen new hires and monitor existing employees. Checking a candidate’s criminal history, verifying past employment, viewing education credentials and validating licenses are all advisable. While healthcare organizations may differ on what […]
Cory Groshek’s LinkedIn profile says he’s “a highly driven, motivated, creative, and industrious individual that is committed to empowering men, women, and children worldwide to create the greatest lives and experiences possible for themselves through positive thinking, passionate beliefs, and inspired actions.” Yet, one of his most “industrious” (and devious) accomplishments is a scheme that earned […]
Employees, patients and their families must feel safe in any health care environment, which creates unique staffing challenges. To effectively meet these challenges, you need a background screening partner with specialized compliance knowledge and expertise with industry-specific search tools – especially the FACIS Search.SafestHires is considered an industry leader for the FACIS search. Over the […]