How Far Back Does a Criminal Background Check Go?
With an incredibly dynamic job market right now, many job seekers and employers are trying to better understand the pre-employment screening processes. One component of this screening is a criminal background check, a standard element that many prospective employees must … Continued
Background Checks for Renters
Running a background check on prospective tenants is one of the most important things you can do as a property manager. Finding the right tenants is essential in creating a sustainable and profitable business model. And background checks can be … Continued
AI and Background Check Services
When discussing background checks, most people associate them with a diligent process of making phone calls and reviewing files manually. However, these background checks occur faster than ever before with Artificial Intelligence integration and with little manual work. And this … Continued
Avoid Cybercrime in the Workplace
Cybercrime is a very real threat to many organizations. We are constantly bombarded with news stories of businesses that suffered data breaches, the majority of which originate with employees. While many of these cases are from employees who inadvertently introduce … Continued
Hiring with Labor Shortages
The unemployment rate is on the decline. This downward trend has been present since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic when unemployment peaked at around 15%. While the current rate isn’t as low as it was pre-pandemic, it is close. … Continued
FCRA disclosures
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is a federal law that requires employers to make specific disclosures to employees or job applicants related to the information they will obtain and use during the hiring process, including a background check. FCRA … Continued
Richard Childress Racing Announces Multi-Year Partnership with SmartHire by USAFact, Inc.
WELCOME, NC (October 1, 2021) – Richard Childress Racing, a performance-driven racing, marketing and manufacturing organization with 16 NASCAR Championships and more than 200 victories, has partnered with USAFact to provide their SmartHire global screening services, the highest quality background … Continued
What the Supreme Court Background Screenings Ruling Means for Your Company
Most employers understand that they must meet many federal requirements when moving forward with a background check. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires that employers follow a very specific process before legally obtaining information from a background check. A … Continued