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Can You Verify Education Credentials When Schools Close for Summer?

The Risk of Résumé Fraud Is Real … Has a job candidate ever “padded” their résumé in hopes of landing a position with your company? It's more common than you may think. Some job candidates lie to get hired.

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THCA, Delta-8, & Drug Testing in Texas: What HR Should Know

THCA, Delta-8, & Drug Testing in Texas: What HR Should Know

THCA, Delta-8, and Drug Testing … A plain-language guide for HR teams running background and drug testing programs … If a candidate has told you, “It was legal THCA,” or…

South Carolina Address Removal: What It Means for Background Checks

South Carolina Address Removal: What It Means for Background Checks

As of January 1, 2026, South Carolina removed addresses from online criminal court records across all 46 counties.

The Marijuana Rule Employers Are Getting Wrong
Drug Screening

The Marijuana Rule Employers Are Getting Wrong

An executive order has directed the Department of Justice to finalize the process of moving marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III.

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

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.

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.

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