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What is Adverse Action?

Casei Malone — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:08:07 +0000

In today’s competitive job market, employers rely heavily on background checks to make informed hiring decisions. However, the process of conducting these checks must adhere to strict regulations outlined in the Fair Credit Reporting (FCRA), a federal consumer protection statute. One critical aspect of FCRA compliance is understanding adverse action and its implications for employers, employees […]

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Why Rescreening Employees Is Always A Good Idea

Casei Malone — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:26:46 +0000

When Should Your Company Rescreen Employees? A nonprofit city zoo found itself at the center of every organization’s worst nightmare when one of its former employees was accused of sex abuse of a minor and arrested on multiple counts of child pornography. While the victim did not come in contact with the accused through his […]

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Unlocking Efficiency: 5 Must-Have Elements Every ATS Integration Needs

Casei Malone — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:24:04 +0000

In today’s competitive job market, streamlining the recruitment process is crucial for companies aiming to attract and retain top talent. Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) have become indispensable tools for HR departments, enabling them to manage the influx of job applications efficiently. However, to maximize an ATS’s benefits, integration with other tools and systems is essential. […]

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Five Years After McGirt v Oklahoma: Are Your Background Checks Keeping Pace?

Casei Malone — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:22:51 +0000

In July 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a historic decision in McGirt v. Oklahoma. The case reaffirmed that much of eastern Oklahoma (over half the state) remains legally recognized as tribal land. The McGirt decision effectively restored reservation status to roughly 43–52% of Oklahoma land, allowing for the shifting of criminal jurisdiction away from local […]

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What Your Organization Needs to Know About the National Criminal Database Search

Active Screening — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 19:28:01 +0000

Background checks are a critical safety and assessment tool. These screens ensure your organization makes informed decisions about the employees they hire and external vendors that may access your organization’s resources. But exactly what types of background checks and searches are appropriate? When it comes to a strategic approach to screening, organizations first have to understand […]

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10 Insider Tips to Hiring the Best Employees

Active Screening — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 20:41:56 +0000

Employee turnover costs businesses excessive time, money, and resources. If you want to continue growing a successful organization, it’s important to hire the right people for the appropriate positions within your company. Here are 10 insider tips to help with hiring the best employees. #1: Define the Job Description. Job descriptions help you to effectively […]

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10 Background Screening Trends that Will Impact Employers in 2022

Active Screening — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 01:19:28 +0000

As we head into a new year, there are new hiring challenges and demands in the workforce. Going on two years in a global pandemic, onboarding faces different trends that will take place in the background screening process. Remote work has become commonplace, and businesses are also returning to in-person work. Employers are shifting many […]

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You Should be Using an PBSA Accredited Background Screening Firm

Active Screening — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 01:45:57 +0000

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Most Common Misconceptions in the Screening Process

Active Screening — Wed, 20 Jul 2016 11:31:40 +0000

Background screening employees and volunteers is the most effective tool at keeping your workplace safe, yet many companies – even billion dollar behemoths – make major mistakes when implementing background check procedures. In a perfect world this important hiring procedure would be simple. But as well all know, background checks are inherently confusing for several […]

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Can Businesses Conduct Background Checks on Independent Contractors?

Active Screening — Sun, 10 Jul 2016 12:33:36 +0000

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