by BWStewart | Nov 18, 2016 | Backgrounds, Business Tips
In May of 2016, a new federal regulation nicknamed Ban the Box, started to remove questions regarding criminal history during initial candidate screening. Since laws enforcing Ban the Box have been enacted, recent studies have shown it increases racial discrimination...
by BWStewart | Nov 16, 2016 | Backgrounds, Business Tips
Tis the season for seasonal hiring to go into full effect and many companies don’t perform background checks on their seasonal hires. So why should you make sure that you aren’t cutting corners with background checks? Employee theft and fraud increase exponentially...
by BWStewart | Nov 9, 2016 | Backgrounds, Social Media
Some employers say “yes” and some say “no,” but is there a right answer? Social media screening is certainly something that seems tempting, but there are legal issues that could arise from engaging in the practice too soon. Many young adults who are now applying for...