Author True Hire Posted on September 13, 2018May 11, 2022Categories Background ChecksTags

Gig Work & Background Checks

Freelancing, contracting, on-demand, ride-sharing, gig work – whatever you want to call it, it’s blowing up! This type of work is getting more popular, which presents a whole new set of questions and concerns regarding background checks.

Freelancing, contracting, on-demand, ride-sharing, gig work – whatever you want to call it, it’s blowing up! This type of work is getting more popular, which presents a whole new set of questions and concerns regarding background checks.

Author True Hire Posted on September 6, 2018May 11, 2022Categories Background ChecksTags

Why you Should Run Background Checks on your Tenants

As a landlord, property manager or owner, you work hard to keep your rentals running smoothly and in top-notch condition. One bad tenant can change everything! From late or non-payment to serious property damage, irresponsible tenants cause headaches and unnecessary expenses.

As a landlord, property manager or owner, you work hard to keep your rentals running smoothly and in top-notch condition. One bad tenant can change everything! From late or non-payment to serious property damage, irresponsible tenants cause headaches and unnecessary expenses.

Author True Hire Posted on August 15, 2018October 26, 2022Categories Background ChecksTags

Security and Protection of Private Information

Security of information has become a major concern over the past year. While people have always been wary of sharing personal information over the internet, when Equifax was hacked last summer, it started an outcry for more security.

Security of information has become a major concern over the past year. While people have always been wary of sharing personal information over the internet, when Equifax was hacked last summer, it started an outcry for more security.

Author True Hire Posted on August 3, 2018May 11, 2022Categories Background ChecksTags

Background Check Myths

Many people think that if you plug someone’s social security number into a database, that it spits out a report of every record associated with that person, but this is a common misconception.

Many people think that if you plug someone’s social security number into a database, that it spits out a report of every record associated with that person, but this is a common misconception.

Author True Hire Posted on March 19, 2018May 11, 2022Categories Background ChecksTags

Seven Requirements of an Effective Background Check Policy

Make sure your company’s background check process is consistent across all departments. This includes what’s in your background check, at what point in the hiring process you run it and how you handle the results.

Make sure your company’s background check process is consistent across all departments. This includes what’s in your background check, at what point in the hiring process you run it and how you handle the results.

Author Mike Barnhart Posted on August 31, 2017May 12, 2022Categories Background ChecksTags

Avoid Increasing Turnover with True Hire

Nearly 44 percent of people who leave their job do so within six months of starting the position1, which is why it’s important to do thorough checks on all potential employees.

Nearly 44 percent of people who leave their job do so within six months of starting the position1, which is why it’s important to do thorough checks on all potential employees.

Author True Hire Posted on December 21, 2016October 26, 2022Categories Background ChecksTags , , , , , , ,

4 Benefits of Annual Background Screening

While the US employment market has seen an explosion in the use of pre-employment criminal background checks over the last 15-20 years, the number of companies using re-screens to manage risk is still relatively small.

While the US employment market has seen an explosion in the use of pre-employment criminal background checks over the last 15-20 years, the number of companies using re-screens to manage risk is still relatively small.

Author Mike Barnhart Posted on March 26, 2014October 26, 2022Categories Background ChecksTags

EEOC and FTC Offer Joint Tips on Use of Employment Background Checks

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today co-published two technical assistance documents that explain how the agencies’ respective laws apply to background checks performed for employment purposes.

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today co-published two technical assistance documents that explain how the agencies’ respective laws apply to background checks performed for employment purposes.

Author Mike Barnhart Posted on November 8, 2013October 26, 2022Categories Background ChecksTags , , , , , , , , ,

Workplace Bullying in the NFL?

Bullying is an issue that happens far after a person’s school days are over. For some, workplace bullying is an everyday distress that affects their quality of work and even their life.

Bullying is an issue that happens far after a person’s school days are over. For some, workplace bullying is an everyday distress that affects their quality of work and even their life.