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Employment Background Checks

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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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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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types of criminal background checks

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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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adverse action

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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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2022 background check restrictions

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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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How Long Does A Background Check Take

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How Long Does A Background Check Take?

Obtaining a background check is often a trade-off between “I want it done now” and “I want it done right.”

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An Insider’s Guide to the Hidden Costs of Background Checks

For many hiring managers, the cost of performing background checks is a small price to pay for the assurance of hiring the right individual for a...

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How To Conduct Background Checks The Right Way

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How To Conduct Background Checks The Right Way

The legalities of background checks often make them a hurdle many HR managers wish to avoid. Federal guidelines, such as those released by the Equal...

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