We are fast approaching the busiest time of year for holiday travel, with Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Hanukkah, as well as vacation travel. Travelers need transportation in the form of taxis and limos to and from airports, train, and bus stations in order to visit relatives and friends or even Disneyworld. But just who is responsible […]
In this modern age, cyber threats are a big concern for businesses. The risk of having company data stolen or destroyed is a reality. Human resources personnel have a large role in cybersecurity and in processes that prevent cyber theft or damage. Hiring new employees, monitoring existing employees, and having procedures set up for terminated […]
It’s back-to-school time and schools will be hiring new teachers, maintenance staff, volunteers, and others who will have close proximity to children. You may be surprised to learn that many schools conduct only the bare minimum, one-time criminal history checks for teachers and school employees that are mandated by state law. These typically include a […]
A dental practice requires educated, licensed, and skilled staff to work with both adults and children. It also requires trustworthy and skilled staff to process insurance claims and handle billing. Yet too few dentists conduct background checks. But if they knew the following statistics they’d be in a hurry to do so. • According to […]
Summer is here, time for fun! But if you employ personnel for children’s summer day or overnight camps, swim clubs, play centers, arcades, or other places kids frequent, you must do thorough background checks on those employees (and volunteers). Personnel like lifeguards, camp counselors, nurses, drivers, and others are responsible for children while they’re away […]
New gambling casinos are popping up everywhere, especially in Massachusetts! That means hundreds of new jobs and a boost to the economy. But casino owners and management, even more so than other businesses, need to be aware of whom they are hiring. There is much money changing hands and therefore the risk of theft and […]
Uber and Lyft drivers, truck drivers, delivery drivers, elderly transporters, chauffeur/limo/bus drivers—whether employees or subcontractors—all need an extensive and professional pre-employment background check. This will ensure the safety of the driver, their passengers, and your company. With regard to your company, huge lawsuits and even company shutdown are possible if you do not do your […]
More than 8 million people are working illegally in the United States and that number is on the rise. Employers must be on their guard not to hire illegal aliens or face dire consequences in the form of penalties, business shutdown, and/or prison time. But those who want to work in the U.S. illegally are […]
One might assume that hospitals, nursing homes, and home healthcare agencies do a thorough job of screening employees who will work for them, especially those employees who will care for patients. Most states require background checks for these jobs, and there are even federal requirements for some, e.g., home health aides. Medical facilities want to […]