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Top Differences Between a Name-Based Check and an (FBI) Fingerprint Check

A common background screening question is, are fingerprint background checks better than name-based checks? While they certainly have their time and place, there is a reason many shy away from fingerprint background checks if they have the option. Some organizations, particularly those in federal, state, and local governments, are required to conduct fingerprint background checks […]

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Tips for Composing an Effective Background Screening RFP

Depending on the needs of your organization, you may need to release a formal request for proposal as part of your vendor selection process. An RFP for background checks or drug testing services can help procurement and HR departments gather specific information from multiple sources while following an established timeline. As an accredited background screening

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How Peopletrail Provides Unique Solutions to Healthcare Organizations

According to a 2019 survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, workers in the healthcare industry accounted for 14 percent of the entire U.S. workforce.  These figures have all but grown following the pandemic, making the healthcare industry one of the largest and fastest-growing sectors in the country.  The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipates

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Legislative Updates: New California Employment Laws

When it comes to hiring laws and regulations, California is among the most active and creative states in the union. Furthermore, as the most populous state in the country, California is naturally home to more workers than any other– roughly 17.5 million as of 2021. Thus, the recently-passed California hiring legislation will impact roughly 1

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Addressing the Top 4 Screening Challenges (According to HR Professionals)

Each organization has a unique “why” when it comes to its vetting practices. Some organizations are simply required to screen employees and are allotted a generous budget to do so. Others have experienced one or more incidents of workplace violence or fraud. Some may see a drastic decrease in employee turnover when following a clearly-defined

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How Healthy Is Your Form I-9 Process?

There are a number of federal laws that work to define immigration policy in the U.S. Such laws include: Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) Immigration Act of 1990 Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility ACT (IIRIRA) Employment opportunities and immigration have long been intermingled, especially in the United States.

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Use Background Screening to Combat “Quiet Quitting” in 2023

For employees, there are a number of factors that drive workplace behavior. One common factor is opportunity potential– an opportunity to provide value, make an impact, grow in a career, and increase future earnings through meaningful contributions. Another factor could be company leadership and accountability. Better performance typically follows structure, accountability, and above all, fair

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5 Post-Hire Screening Solutions Every Employer Should Consider

Pre-hire screening is a great way to gauge whether or not new hires meet company standards before entering the doors on their first day. However, standards are meant to be upheld and many organizations don’t have processes in place to keep employees accountable past their hire date. Words like ‘pre-employment screening’ and ‘applicant screening’ work

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Take Note of These Social Media Statistics

It’s no secret that many organizations find difficulty in attracting a surplus of qualified, motivated talent. Employers are required to be more creative (and generous) than in decades past. The data makes this clear. From September 2021 to September 2022, compensation costs for workers increased by 5 percent across the board. However, consumer prices rose

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