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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 background screeners provide. Concerns over privacy continue to sweep across the nation, creating an...

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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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Best Practices for Social Media Screening of Job Recruits

Hiring managers use social media screening to help find the best employee fit for company culture. While Human Resources (HR) gets information about...

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Pre-employment Background Checks

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How Background Screening Can Lead to Great Hires

Reading through resumes and applications can be like reading the abstract of a novel or watching a movie preview. You can get the highlights and...

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4 Types of Criminal Background Checks for Employment

Hiring new employees is more than a matter of trusting one’s intuition. Employers have a responsibility – a legal duty of care – to take reasonable...

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What is Adverse Action Under the FCRA?

What happens when a background check on an applicant or employee uncovers something that would negatively impact that person’s employment? Under the...

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10 Reasons Businesses Are Facing Labor Shortages in the US

In the past year, we’ve seen a rise in businesses struggling to adequately staff their operations. Just walk into any restaurant or store today, and...

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California’s New DOB Restrictions: Breaking Down What It Means For Background Checks

If you’re an employer in California, you’ve probably heard the buzz about new background check restrictions involving an applicant’s date of birth....

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New Background Check Restrictions Coming In 2022

Anyone who works in human resources knows laws and regulations surrounding background checks change constantly. Compliance is vital to protect your...

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Healthcare Background Checks: 2022 Essential Guide

With healthcare staffing more challenging than ever, a speedy hire has never been more critical. During the COVID-19 pandemic, almost one in five...

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Retaining Talent During The Great Resignation

For the past few decades, employers have held the bulk of the power in employer-employee relationships. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a dramatic...

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Why Order An MVR Report As Part Of A Background Check

A motor vehicle report (MVR) looks into a candidate’s driving record and provides information on traffic violations, license suspensions, and more....

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How Federal Marijuana Laws Impact Background Checks

There has been a lot of talk in the news lately about Congress potentially ending the federal ban on marijuana. A bill – drafted by Chuck Schumer,...

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Post-Hire Background Check Policy Checklist for 2022

Everyone knows background checks are important before hiring a candidate, but many companies conduct what are called post-hire background checks....

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How Far Do Background Checks Go?

Two major priorities for any employer include keeping business booming and keeping the office culture calm & focused. There’s no way to ever...

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What Is An Extensive Background Check And Do I Need One?

A background check can be any employer’s best bet against disrupting their carefully-assembled team of employees with the wrong hire. It can also be...

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Top 5 Employee Background Screening Trends For 2021

2021 has seen the workforce shift quickly into uncharted territory, as many businesses have had to adapt to an environment filled with brand new...

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A Step By Step Guide To Identity Checks

For many employers, identity checks is a crucial part of the hiring process. Whether it’s to protect company assets, legal liability, workplace...

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Consequences Of A Failed Drug Test: Options For Employers

A failed drug test can be a stressful experience for both employers and employees. Substance abuse problems are common in the United States – in...

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Financial Services Background Checks: A Complete Guide for Employers 2021

In financial services, trust is everything. Employees are handling company money and also have access to sensitive information such as social...

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