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International Women's Day 2026: Voices from Women in HR, Compliance, and Hiring

Leadership Starts with Listening … For nearly 30 years, KRESS Employment Screening has been led by Chandra Kill, our President and CEO.

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International Women's Day 2026: Voices from Women in HR, Compliance, and Hiring

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When Does an AI Hiring Score Become a Consumer Report?
Compliance

When Does an AI Hiring Score Become a Consumer Report?

If an AI platform gathers outside data, builds a candidate profile, and assigns a ranking that filters applicants out. Would that qualify as a consumer report?

Best Background Check Services in 2026
Employment Verification

Best Background Check Services in 2026

A Guide for HR Teams Who Can't Afford Surprises … You already know how this goes.

Construction Background Checks: A Quick Guide

Construction Background Checks: A Quick Guide

We've been doing background checks in the construction industry since before most of our competitors existed.

Alias Names In Background Checks
Criminal Background Checks

Alias Names In Background Checks

Names tell a story, but not always the full one. People often use different names throughout their lives, whether from marriage, nicknames, or simple spelling variations.

E‑Verify Suspension 2025: Employer Compliance Guide During the Government Shutdown
Compliance

E‑Verify Suspension 2025: Employer Compliance Guide During the Government Shutdown

The 2025 U.S. government shutdown began October 1. That same day, the E-Verify system, and several of its related tools, went offline.

Oil & Gas Background Checks: A Quick Guide
Oil and Gas

Oil & Gas Background Checks: A Quick Guide

It's clear:

The Future of Oil & Gas Background Checks
Oil and Gas

The Future of Oil & Gas Background Checks

The oil and gas industry is under constant pressure to move fast without cutting corners. Projects span remote locations, involve hazardous materials, and run on tight deadlines.

Audit-Proof Hiring in Oil & Gas
Oil and Gas

Audit-Proof Hiring in Oil & Gas

Audits in oil and gas rarely come with notice. Inspectors can arrive unannounced, asking to see proof that every worker is trained, certified, and cleared for the tasks at hand.

Oil and Gas Drug Testing: An HR Compliance Guide
Oil and Gas

Oil and Gas Drug Testing: An HR Compliance Guide

Picture this: Your crew is about to start work on a drilling rig, heavy machinery is active, hazardous materials are on site, and schedules are tight.

The Importance of Human Verification in Background Checks
Company Culture

The Importance of Human Verification in Background Checks

AI is Reshaping Background Screening … Background screening is one of the most important parts of the hiring process.

New EAD Revocation Rules: What E-Verify Employers Need to Know
Compliance

New EAD Revocation Rules: What E-Verify Employers Need to Know

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reshaped how employers manage revoked Employment Authorization Documents (EADs).

What to Do if You Get a 613 Notice
HR Best Practices

What to Do if You Get a 613 Notice

What is a 613 notice?

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