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Criminal Background Checks

Read our latest articles on Criminal Background Checks from the team at KRESS.

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Should You Hire Someone Accused of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace?
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Should You Hire Someone Accused of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace?

Sexual harassment has been a hot topic of discussion amongst HR managers for nearly a year now following the litany of high-profile allegations of harassment brought to light by…

How Far Back to Go with Your Employee Criminal History Checks
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How Far Back to Go with Your Employee Criminal History Checks

It might seem obvious, but it’s worth stating: Criminal background checks are the best way to keep criminals out of your business or organization.

Understanding Social Media Background Screening
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Understanding Social Media Background Screening

Social media seems to have taken over every aspect of our lives.

How to Spot Bad Background Checks
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How to Spot Bad Background Checks

Bad background checks are easy to spot if you know what you’re looking for, and this is a talent that every HR manager should acquire.

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Tips for Implementing Reverse Mentorship

Young, new employees aren’t the only ones that need mentorship anymore.

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Should You Hire Someone with a DWI Conviction?

Should you hire an employee with a background that includes a DWI conviction?

The Life of a Background Check
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The Life of a Background Check

The life of our background checks is more strenuous than our competitors.’ We don’t rely entirely on public databases for our results. We deliver accurate information, every time.

7 Facts That Show Why You Need to Background Check
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7 Facts That Show Why You Need to Background Check

It costs $7,000 to replace a salaried employee, $10,000 to replace a mid-level employee and $40,000 to replace a senior executive. Source:

Are My Background Checks FCRA-Compliant?
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Are My Background Checks FCRA-Compliant?

Ensuring that your background checks comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is crucial for avoiding legal pitfalls and maintaining a trustworthy hiring process.

Electronic Wet Signature Technology plus Background Checks equals compliance!
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Electronic Wet Signature Technology plus Background Checks equals compliance!

Image: Courtblog.imagesoftinc.com …   … Electronic Wet Signatures – What are they and how do they benefit you?

What are civil searches…and should I do them?
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What are civil searches…and should I do them?

Focus on Civil Searches, straight from the desk of Elisabeth Stover, the KRESS office manager and expert on finding the right record for the job.  What exactly are civil searches?

Where do criminal background checks come from?
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Where do criminal background checks come from?

The single source database and other myths of criminal background checks There is no single source for criminal background checks. There—it’s out.

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