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Why Social Media Screening is Vital to Mitigating Risk and Building a Quality Workforce

As the digital era evolves, social media grows in popularity as a recreational and professional online activity. Personal social media presence and employee posting of online content can result in both positive benefits and negative consequences for...

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The Use of AI in Human Resources

In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed how many HR leaders manage their roles, improving efficiency and saving time by...

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Los Angeles County Implements Revised Search Procedures for Criminal Court Records

On February 20, 2024, the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles published a public notice stating effective February 23, 2024, the...

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5 Tips to Track Time While Respecting Your Employees’ Right to Privacy

As an employer, tracking employee work hours may be necessary for project management, employees’ performance evaluations, and payroll processing....

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New Year/New Laws - California and Washington to Amend Workplace Drug Testing

Effective January 1, 2024, employers in California and Washington who engage in employment drug testing should evaluate their current testing...

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Promoting Remote Worker Engagement Through the Holidays

Management and human resource professionals play critical roles in promoting connectivity with remote workers, which is essential for maintaining...

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Webinar: AccuSourceHR's 2023 Year-End Compliance Update

2023 has (almost) left the building! We have entered Quarter 4 of 2023 which means it is time for another year-end compliance update. 2023 has...

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Workplace Drug Use Continues to Plague U.S. Businesses

According to a recent survey, 22% of employees surveyed admitted to using drugs or alcohol during working hours. 1 in 5 people surveyed revealed they...

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Substance Abuse Testing is Still a Vital Tool in Mitigating Employment Risk and Promoting Safer Workplaces

Drug testing has a long history as a valuable tool to ensure safer workplaces and mitigate organizational risks, including challenges like employee...

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Evolving Generational Values in Workforce Benefit Plans

With five unique generations represented, today’s workforce is more diverse than ever before. It can be challenging for employers to manage each...

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Hidden in plain sight… Could your workers develop new criminal records without your knowledge? 

Thousands of reports of criminal conduct occur each year implicating individuals performing delivery, ride-share, home healthcare and home repair...

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Independent Contractors - GIG Workers

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5 Best Practices in Conducting Independent Contractor Background Screens

Legal Disclaimer: The content provided is for general informational purposes only. It should not be construed as legal advice or serve as specific...

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Social Media Background Screening

Social media background screening has proven to be a highly beneficial tool for many businesses to safeguard their reputations, help identify...

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AccuSourceHR's 2023 Mid-Year Compliance Update

Just like that and 2023 is almost half over. The year has brought new developments impacting the background screening industry and the services...

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Tips for a Fast Background Check

Hiring the best talent is essential for businesses looking to stay ahead of their competition. That's why a quick and accurate background screening...

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