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Employers can’t be too careful these days. Workplace accidents and criminality can expose businesses to serious liabilities that can shut a company down virtually overnight. Often, all it takes is one rogue employee to ruin a business’ reputation.

In 2019, workplace violence—particularly violence involving a firearm—is on the rise. A recent workplace shooting in Aurora, Illinois by an employee who opened fire during his termination meeting is just the latest disturbing example.

As of 2019, ten states have legalized cannabis for adults, while 33 allow medical use. That presents complications for employers.

Why Run a Background Check on Yourself? Employers have been running background checks on job candidates for years. These screenings ensure that a candidate is who they say they are, prevent violent felons from joining the team, and prevent surprise liabilities from surfacing later.

Organizations complete background checks on employees for a variety of reasons, including regulatory compliance and basic security. At the end of the day, though, nearly all background check services are implemented to answer one, fundamental question: Is this job candidate being truthful?

KRESS is an experienced pre-employment screening provider with a reputation among employers for accurate results and superlative service. Now, we’ve been recognized by our peers, as well.

As an employer, you may be aware that the U.S. has a problem with opioids. These powerful prescription drugs have sparked a public health crisis nationwide that claims tens of thousands of lives each year and devastates local communities.

These days, criminal background checks are just a fact of life for both job seekers and employers. The simple truth is that there are significant liabilities associated with employing someone, especially in safety-sensitive positions.

Are you ready to be stressed out? You’d better be: Tax day is coming! Employers and employees across the nation are working hard to get their documents and spreadsheets in order for the IRS.

In recent years, the nationwide opioid epidemic has made headlines across the U.S. and forced employers from many different industries to reevaluate their drug screening policies as these medications become more and more prevalent.

Not all pre-employment screening providers are created equal. Some provide the bare minimum service they can get away with and are prone to serious errors and problems that can delay the hiring process indefinitely.

No matter who wins the Super Bowl this month, we already know who the losers will be: employers! Every year, employers lose revenues and productivity when employees call out sick the day after the Big Game (and the bigger parties).