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Hidden in plain sight… Could your workers develop new criminal records without your knowledge? 

Thousands of reports of criminal conduct occur each year implicating individuals performing delivery, ride-share, home healthcare and home repair services as the aggressor. In their second US Safety Report released on June 1, 2022, ride-share app...

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Independent Contractors - GIG Workers

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5 Best Practices in Conducting Independent Contractor Background Screens

Legal Disclaimer: The content provided is for general informational purposes only. It should not be construed as legal advice or serve as specific...

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Social Media Background Screening

Social media background screening has proven to be a highly beneficial tool for many businesses to safeguard their reputations, help identify...

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AccuSourceHR™ Workforce Solutions 2023 Mid-Year Compliance Update

Just like that and 2023 is almost half over. The year has brought new developments impacting the background screening industry and the services...

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Tips for a Fast Background Check

Hiring the best talent is essential for businesses looking to stay ahead of their competition. That's why a quick and accurate background screening...

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Best Practices for Social Media Screening of Job Recruits

Hiring managers use social media screening to help find the best employee fit for company culture. While Human Resources (HR) gets information about...

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Pre-employment Background Checks

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How Background Screening Can Lead to Great Hires

Reading through resumes and applications can be like reading the abstract of a novel or watching a movie preview. You can get the highlights and...

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AccuSourceHR Expands Through Acquisition of Proforma Screening Solutions

AccuSourceHR™ Workforce Solutions acquires employment screening services provider Proforma Screening Solutions

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4 Types of Criminal Background Checks for Employment

Hiring new employees is more than a matter of trusting one’s intuition. Employers have a responsibility – a legal duty of care – to take reasonable...

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What is Adverse Action Under the FCRA?

What happens when a background check on an applicant or employee uncovers something that would negatively impact that person’s employment? Under the...

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10 Reasons Businesses Are Facing Labor Shortages in the US

In the past year, we’ve seen a rise in businesses struggling to adequately staff their operations. Just walk into any restaurant or store today, and...

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California’s New DOB Restrictions: Breaking Down What It Means For Background Checks

If you’re an employer in California, you’ve probably heard the buzz about new background check restrictions involving an applicant’s date of birth....

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New Background Check Restrictions Coming In 2022

Anyone who works in human resources knows laws and regulations surrounding background checks change constantly. Compliance is vital to protect your...

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Healthcare Background Checks: 2022 Essential Guide

With healthcare staffing more challenging than ever, a speedy hire has never been more critical. During the COVID-19 pandemic, almost one in five...

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Retaining Talent During The Great Resignation

For the past few decades, employers have held the bulk of the power in employer-employee relationships. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a dramatic...

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