Background Screening Blog
Hire Image to Present Free Webinar: What Every HR Professional Needs to Know in 2018
On February 22, at 3:00 PM EST, Hire Image’s CEO, Christine Cunneen, will host a Free Webinar: What Every HR Professional Needs to Know in 2018. Join us for a discussion on what’s new in 2018 and what trends will be affecting the background screening industry this...
read moreHire Image to Present Free Client Only Webinar: Behind the Scenes of Background Screening – A Step by Step Review
On January 25th at 3:00 pm EST, Hire Image Director of Compliance, Dorothy Riley, will host a Free Client Only Webinar: Behind the Scenes of Background Screening - A Step by Step Review. Join Dorothy and CEO, Christine Cunneen, with updates of new compliance...
read moreHire Image’s Top 10 Background Screening Predictions for 2018
When it comes to background screening, drug testing, and employment verification, human resource professionals, employers, business owners, and employment attorneys must keep informed of the ever-changing rules, regulations, laws, and court decisions. What are the...
read moreBackground and Drug Screening – Not a Question of Why, but a Question of When
It is undisputed how valuable background screenings are in the hiring process. They not only provide a tremendous amount of information about job applicants, they also save a company time and money by reducing the risks of a bad hire, workplace safety issues, and...
read moreProfessional References: Isn’t it Time to Start Sharing More Information?
The controversy surrounding professional references is nothing new. In fact, the adage of a double-edged sword has never been more applicable. Prospective employers are concerned with thorough due diligence when hiring new employees to protect those in their...
read moreEMPLOYERS MUST BEAR THE RISK OF HR TECHNOLOGY
By Kate Bischoff, Attorney tHRive Law & Consulting LLC Technology is everywhere – on your wrist, in your pocket, on your nightstand, and in your car and office. Depending on your relationship with technology, you either love or hate it – all while using it...
read moreTop Takeaways from the 2017 Background Screening Annual Conference
In our continuous effort to stay informed on industry trends, including upcoming legislation and case law affecting the industry, we recently attended the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS) Annual Conference in Orlando. The theme of this...
read moreAR Takes Employer-Focused Approach to Medical Marijuana in the Workplace
In November of 2016, Arkansas legalized medical marijuana in Initiative 6, the Arkansas Medical Cannabis Amendment (MCA). Since then, Arkansas has taken steps that demonstrate the state has an employer-focused approach to marijuana when it comes to the workplace. The...
read moreMedical Marijuana Cases Impacting Employer Rights to Drug-Free Workplace
Recent court cases in Rhode Island and Massachusetts demonstrate that employers need to consider human resource and legal issues surrounding both applicants and employees who use medical marijuana. These cases not only complicate matters for employers who conduct drug...
read more5 Myths About Verifications and References
Although we like to believe that all job candidates are honest about their past experience and education, it’s unfortunately not the case. Resume fraud is rampant in today’s marketplace - from the CEO level to college graduates - and it’s important for employers to...
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