How to Hire a Felon and Beat Your Competition with Human Capital

BY Michael Gaul | August 3rd, 2015

Some companies have discovered an under-utilized source of good workers: ex-offenders. There is still some bias against these applicants, but the growing experience of employers who are smart about taking a chance shows that these may be some of their best hires.

How to Hire the Right People with Background Screening [Infographic]

BY Michael Gaul | July 28th, 2015

Your organization is only as good as the people who belong to it. Our infographic, Tips to Bring the Right People on Board, offers a summary of the purpose and process of using background screening in your hiring process.

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Hiring the Right People [Slideshow]

BY Michael Gaul | June 23rd, 2015

Finding the right people to hire for your organization requires a hiring approach that is fair to applicants and delivers the best employees possible to the organization. At every step in the hiring process, and …

NYC Extends ‘Ban the Box’ to Private Businesses

BY Michael Gaul | June 22nd, 2015

New York City has had a Ban the Box type ordinance in place for city employees since 2011, and on June 10th an overwhelming majority of the City Council passed a version of the law …

No Harm, No Foul? Not Necessarily When it Comes to Background Screening

BY Michael Gaul | June 11th, 2015

At first glance, the case of Spokeo, Inc. vs. Robins is a seemingly straightforward case. But it contains larger issues that might affect employers who use background screening firms, those firms themselves (rather, ourselves), and …

How to Background Check a Chief Officer

BY Michael Gaul | May 27th, 2015

The CXO or C-level roles within an organization are extremely important to organizational success and requires a very careful review of the individual’s background before hiring.

4 Cs of Good Hiring

BY Michael Gaul | April 22nd, 2015

Your organization’s success hinges on its ability to hire the right people in the right roles. Here, we offer 4 key success factors.

[Infographic] Your Hiring Process: Tips to Bring the Right People On Board

BY Michael Gaul | April 7th, 2015

Our new infographic, Tips to Bring the Right People on Board, summarizes why and how employers can design background screening processes to mitigate hiring risks. Take a look:

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2 Keys to a Reliable Employee Background Check

BY Michael Gaul | March 27th, 2015

Here are two major factors that determine the quality and reliability of a background check.

What Your Employment Screening Process Says About Your Company

BY Michael Gaul | March 25th, 2015

The fact that your organization performs background checks on employees isn’t (and shouldn’t be) a secret. Beyond being a tool you use to evaluate employees and applicants, it’s also a visible way for others to evaluate your organization for their own purposes. For a variety of good reasons, you need to be sure your employment screening process is well-designed, effective, and fair.