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Most background checks include some type of criminal records search, but the term “criminal records” can be unclear. One common area that can be confusing is the difference between county criminal record searches and statewide criminal record searches.

Background checks can seem like a daunting task for employers, hiring managers, and the human resources department (HR), between EEOC and FCRA compliance, drug testing, ensuring they are timely there is a lot to keep track of and that’s were the HR experts at KRESS come in.

The background check process can seem like a tangled web, especially if you are an employer in the process of hiring. Background checks can be complicated. That’s where the KRESS difference comes in. We value speed, accuracy, and service above all else.

As the U.S. labor market continues to reflect the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Department of Labor there is a saturation of top talent looking for a job. Now what does it take to garner the attention of that top talent and create a dynamic workforce for your company?

In today’s Weekend Roundup, McKinsey & Co.

The president of the Society for Human Resource Management answers a few questions and compliance issues are coming up for HR as employees continue to work remotely. HR experts are now recommending validating the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools as legal concerns rise.

In today’s Weekend Roundup, we explore the surge in healthcare claims as employees address overdue health issues post-vaccination, Uber faces a class-action complaint claiming its background checks discriminate against certain drivers…

Most companies require job candidates to submit a drug test before finalizing the job offer as this is an expected part of the application process for any position. When a pre-employment drug test is required, the job offer is contingent upon the applicant’s passing the test with a clean result.

Make the right hire and streamline background checks with KRESS’s easy Invite the Applicant HR tool. One of the most tedious aspects of an HR team’s responsibilities is entering and verifying information on an applicants’ background checks.

As human resource teams digitize their onboarding processes it is vital to ensure the process communicates roles, expectations, and processes effectively.

In today’s Weekend Roundup, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will continue to allow virtual document inspections for Form I-9, Illinois passes a new Senate Bill that tightens restrictions on employer use of criminal background checks, and New York legalizes marijuana…

In today’s Weekend Roundup, Congress approves an extension for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Verizon’s Chief Human Resources Officer looks at maximizing recruitment, hiring, and retention in the era of COVID-19. In other news…