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SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Federal regulations mandate that the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) member firms conduct both fingerprint-based and name-based background checks on most of their employees as they join the organization. FINRA’s rules were designed. Visit the HireRight Blog to read the full article.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Laws aimed at leveling the playing field for workers — because of their gender or past criminal history — are popping up across the country as leaders attempt to erase longtime barriers that have held people back in the workplace. But no other state has seen more change — or more rapid change — than [.]. The post Colorado Has Launched an Employment Law Revolution; Your State May Be Next appeared first on Employment Background Check Blog - HireRight.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

This is the first of a two-part series addressing talent acquisition strategies in a time of record-low unemployment. Earlier this month, the July jobs report confirmed what human resources departments already knew: There simply are not enough. Visit the HireRight Blog to read the full article.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

As seen on Forbes.com As a national debate rages over equal pay in the workplace, New York is one of the latest states to broaden its pay equity law and ban employers from asking job candidates about their salary histories. In a symbolic move, New. Visit the HireRight Blog to read the full article.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

But fingerprinting + a thorough background check is a pre-requisite for making the grade When hiring new teachers, K-12 school administrators and parents often take comfort in the safety net of fingerprinting. They see it as a foolproof way to catch. Visit the HireRight Blog to read the full article.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

There was a very cool film that came out in 1979 called “Being There.” Peter Sellers played Chauncey Gardiner, an unusually simple man who only knew – and could only understand – what he saw on television. For him, the real world and the one on TV. Visit the HireRight Blog to read the full article.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

New York City, Nevada make it illegal to skip over job seekers because of previous pot use Starting next year, job seekers in New York City and Nevada will no longer have to worry about whether they’ll flunk a pre-employment drug test — and lose out. Visit the HireRight Blog to read the full article.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Come the second half of the year, most state legislatures have already adjourned, making it an apt time to reflect on what changes have taken place. We like to say that July is the new January, given the number of laws that become effective during the month. As we look at recently passed and soon-to-be-effective [.]. The post July is the New January: Compliance Considerations for Midyear Legislation (Part 1) appeared first on Employment Background Check Blog - HireRight.

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AUGUST 26, 2019

In this first edition of the Transportation Talks podcast, Dr. Todd Simo, HireRight’s Managing Director of Transportation and Chief Medical Officer provides a sneak peek into the results of the Transportation Annual Benchmark Survey results. He. Visit the HireRight Blog to read the full article.

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AUGUST 22, 2019

New Ruling Regarding Criminal History Background Checks on Job Candidates is Law – but Don’t React Too Quickly By Alonzo Martinez, Associate Counsel, Compliance, HireRight Note: we welcome you to read Mr. Martinez’ more comprehensive analysis of this situation available on Forbes.com. As illustrated within HireRight’s compendium of authoritative and up-to-date eBooks, videos, webinars, tip [.].

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AUGUST 8, 2019

Works of fiction have created a trope that paints HR departments as incompetent and bureaucratic. As someone who works in HR, I don’t doubt you find that a bit unfair. But what can you do about it, exactly? How can you ensure that your HR department isn’t the same as those that people seem to [.]. The post Why HR Has Such a Bad Rap, and What You Can Do About It appeared first on Employment Background Check Blog - HireRight.

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JUNE 18, 2019

Reasonable suspicion drug testing, sometimes called for-cause drug testing, is used when an employer has a strong reason to believe that a worker may be acting under the influence of drugs or alcohol while on the job. The employer can require the employee to immediately get a medical evaluation and/or drug test to confirm or [.]. The post Reasonable Suspicion Testing Should be a Key Component of your Drug-Free Workplace appeared first on Employment Background Check Blog - HireRight.

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JUNE 12, 2019

When you ask folks about their favorite time of year, you probably expect to hear things like the holiday season, summer, or Halloween. But if you’re asking someone in Human Resources, you might be surprised to hear them say “SHRM season!” There’s good reason for that. In less than a week, HR professionals from all [.]. The post Top 5 Things to Do at SHRM appeared first on Employment Background Check Blog - HireRight.

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MAY 29, 2019

Each time we fly, it’s SOP to be screened by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to help ensure no passenger will pose a threat to any other passenger, the aircraft, or its crew. So we board with confidence, secure in the knowledge every individual on board has passed this multi-check safety screen. But what about [.]. The post Flying the Friendly—and Safe—Skies appeared first on Employment Background Check Blog - HireRight.

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MAY 17, 2019

There’s a lot of literature out there concerning diversity and the consequences of bias in hiring. There’s a good reason for that of course; minority groups are disproportionately affected by bias of all types, but bias isn’t limited to minority. Visit the HireRight Blog to read the full article.

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MAY 2, 2019

Earlier this month, Business Insider published an article that caused quite a stir on Twitter and left a lot of people scratching their heads. You probably already know the one I’m talking about. It’s the one where a hiring professional stated that if a candidate doesn’t send a thank you note after the interview, that [.]. The post The Thank You Note that Launched a Thousand Tweets appeared first on Employment Background Check Blog - HireRight.

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APRIL 29, 2019

According to the recently released Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index, drug positivity rates for 2018 climbed to the highest level since 2004. The analysis examines test results for a range of various illicit and prescription drugs from more than. Visit the HireRight Blog to read the full article.

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APRIL 23, 2019

It was probably helpful to read a ton of authoritative research a couple of years ago and learn how to attract and hire millennials. But today they’re already in their 30s and moving into leadership positions within their jobs. Sorry, Sport, time to. Visit the HireRight Blog to read the full article.

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APRIL 22, 2019

We recently caught up on the Netflix hit show Tidying Up with Marie Kondo, based on the bestselling book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, and once we finished organizing our houses (and offices, cars, and coworkers’ offices), we got to. Visit the HireRight Blog to read the full article.

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APRIL 15, 2019

“Advocacy in Action” was the charge led by the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS) in its annual legislative hill day in Washington, D.C. More than 120 NAPBS members, including Lara MacLean, Desiree Adam, Nichole Cowell and myself representing HireRight, spent the day meeting with members of Congress to educate lawmakers on issues affecting [.].

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APRIL 3, 2019

When properly orchestrated, a background check program provides real growth and healthy growth to a hiring program. Think of a hiring program like a garden. You want to fill it with beautiful, hearty, vibrant plants, but to succeed, you need to make sure the ground is fertile. Background checks can be the exact nutrients you [.]. The post The University of Illinois Shows its Smarts with their Background Check Program appeared first on Employment Background Check Blog - HireRight.

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MARCH 1, 2019

In this edition of MRO Talks, Dr. Todd Simo, HireRight’s Chief Medical Officer provides further commentary on a recent blog I wrote called Clarifications on CBD and Drug Testing. CBD is the component of the marijuana plant that causes the majority of positive health effects, in terms of pain relief and seizure prophylaxis. However, CBD is highly unregulated [.].

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FEBRUARY 21, 2019

According to reports released by CNBC, around 70% of all workers around the globe work from home at least once a week. This is a huge increase from 2016, when only 43% of workers telecommuted. These numbers are expected to grow. Studies reveal 4 in 5 workers agree that telecommuting is less stressful than reporting [.]. The post 7 Tips and Hacks for Building a Smooth-Running Telecommuting Program appeared first on Employment Background Check Blog - HireRight.

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JANUARY 30, 2019

If you’re keeping up with the news, you’ve seen that not all companies – even prevalent name-brand companies – are entirely successful at managing their background check compliance responsibilities. While potential pitfalls are many, one of the most common compliance errors we see has to do with improper authorization and disclosure. To give you the [.].

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JANUARY 29, 2019

The partial government shutdown had a significant effect on thousands of individuals and even trickled down to produce a profound effect on the background check process as well as other areas of HR. While a stopgap funding measure ended the longest U.S. government shutdown in history, the threat of another shutdown remains: The president is [.]. The post It Can Happen Again – Soon.

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JANUARY 22, 2019

Drug testing has been part of the fabric of employment screening since the mid-1980s. Since then, there has been a natural ebb and flow in regard to how companies regard drug testing. HireRight’s 2018 Vertical Industries Spotlight Report, based upon data received from nearly 6,000 HR professionals, found that the vast majority of employers in [.]. The post Is Marijuana Testing Going Up in Smoke?

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JANUARY 17, 2019

Medical marijuana has been an issue in the US since the inception on the war on drugs in the 1970’s. In 1978, Robert Randall sued the federal government for arresting him for using cannabis to treat his glaucoma. The judge ruled Randall needed cannabis for medical purposes. This medical marijuana standard persisted until 1992 when [.]. The post Clarifications on CBD and Drug Testing appeared first on Employment Background Check Blog - HireRight.

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JANUARY 14, 2019

By Laura Cyrus, Director of Corporate Engagement, Truckers Against Trafficking Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) is a 501(c)3 that exists to educate, equip, empower and mobilize members of the trucking and busing industries to combat human trafficking. As January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month with January 11th designated as Human Trafficking Awareness Day, the Truckers Against [.].

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JANUARY 14, 2019

As January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month with January 11 th designated as Human Trafficking Awareness Day, the Truckers Against Trafficking Organization is pleased to share information about the growth of this global criminal issue and how our organization and its partners, including HireRight, are working to help combat human trafficking in the United States.

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DECEMBER 31, 2018

Have you seen that great video floating around LinkedIn that reveals the trade-tricks of food photographers? You probably never realized that those burgers we see in ads are actually held together with sponges and toothpicks to make them look bigger and more appetizing. The video got us thinking about more than the Big Mac we [.]. The post 5 Ways Candidate Screening and Food Photography are Basically the Same Thing appeared first on Employment Background Check Blog - HireRight.

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JANUARY 3, 2019

The idea of starting your own business hasn’t lost its appeal, as is evident by the growing number of startups popping up not only in Silicon Valley, but all over the world. On top of that, two out of three startups believe that 2018 will continue to be a productive year, with the number of startups hiring at a five year high. With fundraising easier than ever (according to the 2018 Silicon Valley Bank Startup Outlook US Report ), it’s easy to see why many entrepreneurs are choosing now to lau

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DECEMBER 31, 2018

The idea of starting your own business hasn’t lost its appeal, as is evident by the growing number of startups popping up not only in Silicon Valley, but all over the world. On top of that, two out of three startups believe that 2018 will continue to be a productive year, with the number of [.]. The post Stepping into the Startup Storm? Make Sure to Budget for Background Checks!

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DECEMBER 21, 2018

Many companies face challenges stemming from a decentralized approach to managing Human Resources functions. Organizations often inherit decentralized HR departments and their processes as a result of mergers and acquisitions. A centrally managed background screening program can help your organization minimize risk, maximize compliance, and provide an optimal end-user and candidate experience.

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DECEMBER 19, 2018

Bah, humbug! ‘Tis the season for curmudgeons, and Ebenezer Scrooge is your paragon of grumpiness. The man was irked by virtually everything. If he were here today, ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future notwithstanding, he’d probably bemoan how frustrating it is when some phone support rep tells him to provide his name and account number, after he’d already spent five minutes entering it following tedious recorded voice prompts.

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DECEMBER 19, 2018

Bah, humbug! ‘Tis the season for curmudgeons, and Ebenezer Scrooge is your paragon of grumpiness. The man was irked by virtually everything. If he were here today, ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future notwithstanding, he’d probably bemoan how frustrating it is when some phone support rep tells him to provide his name and account [.]. The post How Your Organization Can Benefit from Integrated ATS and Background Check Solutions appeared first on Employment Background Check Blog - HireRight

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DECEMBER 17, 2018

Some of the most common questions we’re asked by candidates have to do with public records searches (more specifically criminal and offense history searches), and we get it. The stakes are high, and when the process seems unclear, it’s natural to be concerned. We’ve got you covered. Below are some of our most frequently-asked questions about this kind of search and by the time you’re done reading, you’ll have a better understanding of what goes into one of these searches— and hopefully less anxi

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