Archive for November, 2009

The Rise of Fake Resume and Degree Companies: How This Complicates Background Checks

To get an edge in the job market, some resort to fake resume, degree, and reference companies. How does this affect a background check company’s search?

University of Akron Revises Background Check Policy

November 17 2009No Commented

Categorized Under: Background Check, Background Reporting, Criminal History, Employee Info, In the News

The University of Akron background check policy has been under scrutiny recently, but should the school revise its policy?

Background Checks for Guns in Virginia

November 10 2009No Commented

Categorized Under: Background Check, Background Screening, Criminal History, In the News

The loophole for gun shows is still in question, as some states do not see a necessity for background checks to be done on attendees of gun shows.

When Better Background Checks are Needed: Checking Childcare Workers in Sioux Falls, SD

Doing background checks on childcare works may seem like a no-brainer, but what measures do you take when the city, such as Sioux City, SD, doesn’t have enough money to check all workers regularly?