You Can BET…Casinos Need Advanced Background Checks for Employees

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 […]

The Importance of a Professional Background Check on Drivers

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 […]

Be Careful Not to Hire Illegals: Consequences Could Be Dire

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 […]

The Importance of Employee Background Screening for Medical Facilities

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 […]

Bad Hires Rampant in Hospitality Industry

It’s not just about good food and comfy lodging. The hospitality industry is dependent upon good staff and excellent service. Employees handle money, serve alcoholic drinks, enter guest rooms, and represent the company’s brand of respectful service to guests. But because of their transient nature and high turnover, restaurants and hotels have high rates of […]

Retailers Beware When Hiring Holiday Help

’Tis the season to be jolly, but not necessarily for retailers. Right through to February, retailers take on extra employees for holiday sales and returns, and not all are ideal. Some are actually thieves ready to pounce on your profits or steal your customers’ identities. U.S. Retail Workers Are No. 1 in Employee Theft According […]

A BRAVE NEW YEAR: What Responsible Hiring Means in 2017

Happy New Year! This is the one: the year when everything’s going to click into place. Your company’s going to buzz along like the well-oiled machine you always dreamed of, right? Well, maybe. The problem with new years is that they tend to bring on as many new challenges as fixes. Just when we’ve finally […]

Best wishes for a happy & healthy 2017

From The Hire Authority! Best wishes for a happy & healthy 2017. Start the new year right! Provide a safe and productive workplace and protect your bottom line with a quality employment screening program. Please contact us by phone (508) 230-5901, or email psharkey@hireauth.com, to find out more about what we can do for your company.

FIRST THINGS FIRST: Make Sure They’re Legal

During the presidential campaign this year, we heard a lot of talk about immigrants living in the United States – both legal and illegal. It was a hot topic and even a rallying point on the campaign trail, as “Build the Wall” became a catchphrase. The focus of that catchphrase, of course, was the problem […]