Many people now have an online profile, so doing internet and social media searches as part of pre-employment screening may be enticing. This method, however, may be quite problematic, and while social media can be an effective tool for recruiting applicants, departments should avoid utilizing social media or other internet searches for the goal […]
Conducting a Surprise Drug Test in the Workplace
A drug-free working environment is a safe space for everyone and as employers, we would not want to compromise the safety of the majority of our employees. Conducting workplace drug screening or even surprise drug tests at work can be beneficial to the whole organization. Workplace drug screening is designed to detect the presence of […]
The Importance of Sex Offender Background Checks
Even to the most experienced business owners, hiring the right person can still be a tedious and nerve-wracking process. This is why a background check agency exists. They can help employers make the best hiring decisions based on invaluable records that can determine if a person is best for your company. It is also worth […]
Simpliverified is PBSA Accredited
Simpliverified is a consumer reporting and background check agency that is fully equipped with background checking and screening services because of their best sources and technology used. No wonder they have become PBSA accredited. PBSA or Professional Background Screening Association is a national accreditation wherein a US consumer reporting agency has been nationally recognized for […]
Nevada Joins Growing List of Jurisdictions to Ban Pre-Employment Cannabis Testing
Written by Michael Goettig and Scott M. Cooper Effective January 1, 2020, it will be unlawful for Nevada employers to reject job applicants on the basis of a positive test for cannabis use. This follows a ballot initiative which made recreational marijuana use legal in the state in 2017, and places Nevada among a growing list […]