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2024 Benchmark Report Employment Background Screening for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses

This report is intended to set a benchmark against which Small and Medium-sized businesses can critically evaluate their recruitment, background screening, and workforce planning strategies.

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Joynd Launches Joynd Portal 3.0: A Zero-Code Integration Solution

Joynd Launches Joynd Portal 3.0:
A Zero-Code Integration Solution for Background Screening and Assessment Vendors

Joynd, a leader in HR technology integrations, is excited to announce the public launch of Joynd Portal 3.0, a zero-code front-end platform designed for background screening and assessment vendors to effortlessly deploy Applicant Tracking System (ATS) integrations. This new release […]

PT Integrity Indonesia Earns Accreditation from the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA)

PT Integrity Indonesia has recently achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first background screening provider in Southeast Asia to receive accreditation from the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA®). This prestigious recognition reflects the company’s commitment to upholding high standards across its services.

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Navigating the Legal Tides: Screening Job Candidates with Criminal Histories

Employers are permitted to ask questions about an applicant or employee’s background or to require a background check, but it is important to comply with federal laws that protect applicants and employees from discrimination, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and Ban the Box laws. Decisions cannot be made based on race, national […]

Red Flags in Social Media Posts That Could Mean Employee Termination

Companies should pay attention to the social media posts of their employees. Some could even be cause for termination. Employers should enforce clear policies regarding social media conduct and work toward maintaining a safe, respectful, and lawful work environment.  A few red flags include illegal behaviors, promoting acts of violence, discriminatory language, manifestos, and harassment/bullying.

Navigating the Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) Drug and Alcohol Program

The role of the Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) within the Substance Abuse Professional Drug and Alcohol Program is to evaluate DOT-mandated safety-sensitive employees who have violated a DOT drug and alcohol regulation. Steps, that aim to rehabilitate and comply with regulations of safety-sensitive positions, include a violent occurrence, initial evaluation, treatment and education, follow-up evaluation, […]

What is the Best Background Check for Employers?

A good background check should balance two things for employers: thoroughness and compliance. Within these two items, it should include criminal history, employment verification, education checks, drug tests, and more. The purpose of a background check is to provide a safe work environment for all. This can be accomplished by completing a background check that […]

Differentiating Between Pre-Employment and Investigation Background Checks

There is a significant difference between pre-employment background checks and investigative background checks, and knowing the difference could prevent a lawsuit. Pre-employment background checks are highly regulated by governmental agencies and laws, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). There are no laws, however, unless obtaining a credit report, restricting a private investigator from […]

Accuracy Regains Top Spot as Crucial Factor in Background Screenings

According to an annual survey from HireRight, the accuracy of results remains the most important consideration when choosing an employment background screening provider. Undisclosed criminal convictions were cited as the most frequently found type of candidate discrepancy. Background screening is used as a safety and security solution, so accuracy is critical in the candidate selection […]

Regional Provider, Mohr Information, is Laser-Focused on Doing an Amazing Job

We have been a leading regional provider since 1993, but how does that benefit our clients?

As a regional provider, we don’t try to solve every problem, but we are laser-focused on doing an amazing job within our region (DC, DE, MA, MD, NJ, VA & WV).  Since 1993, Mohr has only used our own […]