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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...

Four Simple Steps to Streamline Your Screening Process

Aug 3, 2021 | Blog, HR Best Practices

The benefits of background screening are easy to understand. No employer wants to risk bringing an individual onboard who falsified their personal background or professional credentials during their application process. What isn’t universally understood among...

How to Ace Your Next Compliance Audit

Aug 3, 2021 | Blog, Compliance

Few words in the professional lexicon inspire more weariness from HR departments than “compliance audit.” The nightmare of sorting through the extensive list of requirements can feel impossible to fit into the average workday, but the potential cost of any penalties...

How to Tell a Good Screening Provider from a Bad One

Feb 4, 2019 | HR Best Practices

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. Others (like KRESS!) take pride in offering superior...

Is It Time to End the Affair?

Feb 7, 2017 | Employment Verification

Let’s face it—ending any kind of relationship can be hard. Even if it’s just one of your business’ vendors, letting go of a long-term partner can be tough. However, when it comes to employment screening, the wrong vendor could be putting you at financial risk or...