Big businesses use employment background screening services all the time however many small to medium enterprises (SMEs) prefer to perform checks themselves as a cost cutting measure. This could be a huge mistake, the amount of work involved in processing applications means that smaller companies can struggle to perform all the necessary checks. Not only that but the very nature of many SMEs is that strong feelings of trust and security within a smaller organization means that there is a potential for exploitation if the person hired is not as they first appear. Full story

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The growing need for employers to perform their proper due-diligence in the hiring process created the need for legislation to protect the rights of applicants and as a guideline of best practices” for employers. Full story

Employers seek additional protection for their human-resource investments through drug-testing programs. Full story

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