When you think you’ve found the ideal candidate, it’s time to focus on reference and background checks. All too often reference checks are treated as an afterthought or a mere formality. The reality ...

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Learn the key facts about background checks, including what employers consider and how this information impacts job seekers and hiring decisions ...

Whether you’re a landlord vetting a potential tenant or a business owner hiring new staff, today’s background check services promise instant access to public records, credit information, social media ...

Schools are under an intense microscope from parents, taxpayers, and the government. One slight mistake in hiring – even if that person doesn’t teach children – can have a catastrophic impact.

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Editor's note: This is a contributed piece by Ben Goldberg, CEO of CareerBuilder Employment Screening. In any job market — but perhaps even more so today — top talent can come and go in the blink of ...

Students hired into a student job code will need a background check if they have ‘security sensitive’ duties, as per campus policy. These employees should not begin working/have an effective date ...

Businesses large and small need to make wise hiring decisions. Whether you’re looking to employ an administrative assistant, hire a nanny, or vet a potential tenant, running a background check can ...

The purpose of this Background Check Policy ("Policy") is to establish the background check requirements and processes for University of Colorado Boulder ("CU-Boulder") prospective employees, current ...