Archive for October 2014

Employee theft and fraud is something that has always been a problem for businesses. On average an organization can expect approximately a 5% revenue loss from both, although something that may leave you incredulous is that that percentile is expected to rise in the coming years.  You see, many organizations are looking to cut expenditures…

Employment background checks, the term to the unfamiliar conjures up a variety of preconceived misconceptions that just do not accurately reflect the industry as a whole. Many are under the belief that there is an all-encompassing national database that houses the entire country’s criminal record history. Some believe that these databases can be accessed without…

The Fair Credit Reporting Act houses some of the most vital regulations for employers utilizing a third party background check company. It has specific mandates that ensure that applicants receive fair treatment and have a say in the screening process. Although despite its importance, employers have been making some pretty big FCRA blunders in 2014.…