Employers commonly conduct background checks on prospective employees in various areas that they may think relevant when deciding whether to hire an individual for a job. Yet, federal, state, and ...

HR professionals must take on many tasks to ensure their organization’s success, from finding the best recruiting software and job posting sites for employers to identifying the best background check ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alonzo Martinez reports on employment laws and trends in HR tech. The compliance landscape continues to evolve, with the third ...

Companies around the world are grappling with how much scrutiny they need to give job candidates and whether to conduct drug screenings and social media checks. A new survey found work history, ...

Hiring the right employees is one of the most important responsibilities any organization faces. A strong team helps build a safe, productive environment, but one wrong hire can create legal, ...

How Far Back Does a Background Check Go? Background checks can vary depending on several factors. Generally, they may look back anywhere from seven to ten years, but this isn’t a hard rule. The ...

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 ...

Conducting a background check on yourself isn’t always necessary if you’re concerned about identity theft, but there are situations when it can be a good idea. Identity theft has been rampant since ...

From fake sign language interpreters to a Secret Service staffing crisis that led people to question whether the agents protecting former President Donald Trump were sufficiently qualified, recent ...

Title: Employee Background Checks Policy Effective Date: October 1, 2011 Responsible Office: Office of the Provost Last Updated: First Version Employee Type: All Prospective Employees This policy ...