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Using Google and social media in your hiring process? Things to consider:

The use of social media and search engine sites like Google in hiring decisions is becoming more and more prevalent in today’s society, but is it something that you should be including as a part of your pre-employment screening? A lot of consumer Read More »

What Employers Need to Know

With the recent update to the Summary of Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, now is a good time to review your policies and procedures in regard to background screening. Here is a very helpful link with some valuable information for you, Read More »

Progress Being Made in Improving Massachusetts Turnaround Times

The National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS) has been working hard to try to improve the turnaround time for several counties in Massachusetts. Progress was made when meetings with court staff went well last week. While this is still the beginning of Read More »

Fingerprint Based Background Checks – What You Need to Know

The background check processes and standards for the companies Uber and Lyft have been under much scrutiny since the alleged killing spree by an Uber driver in Michigan this February. According to Uber’s website, all potential drivers must partake in a screening process Read More »