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Escape the Fine! Update Your Form I-9

Nov 1, 2022 | Compliance, HR Best Practices

As of November 1, 2022, the Department of Human Services “DHS” is requesting that all employers continue using the current Form I-9: Employment Eligibility Verification, even after its expiration date of Oct. 31, 2022. This update will be in effect until further...

The Most Important Public Records in a Background Check

Aug 3, 2021 | Blog, HR Best Practices

Any halfway-decent background screening that an employer runs on a job candidate is going to be checking through that applicant’s public records. However, when you get your report back, which records are the most important to look at? This is a trick question—they’re...

KRESS is Certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council

May 19, 2021 | Blog, Company Culture

KRESS is proud to be certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). WBENC is the largest certifier of women-owned businesses in the U.S. and a leading advocate for female entrepreneurs. This certification allows the KRESS team to join forces...

Background Screenings You Can Trust

May 19, 2021 | Blog, HR Best Practices

KRESS makes hiring fast, compliant, affordable, and reliable. We offer pre- and post-employment screening services to businesses across all industries that are FCRA-compliant. We are the preferred screening vendor or managed service provider for ExxonMobil, Firestone,...

Is Your Job Candidate Lying to You?

May 19, 2021 | Blog, HR Best Practices

Organizations conduct background checks on job candidates for a variety of reasons, including regulatory compliance and security. At the end of the day, though, nearly all background check services are implemented to answer one, fundamental question: Is this person...