Drug testing has long been a fixture in workplace safety and risk management programs. However, the rising tide of marijuana legalization across U.S. states has left many employers reevaluating policies and procedures that once seemed straightforward. For HR leaders and talent managers, the challenge is twofold: protect the workplace while honoring the evolving legal rights […]
Hiring the right people isn’t just about performance and culture fit; it’s also about protection. Every hire comes with a level of risk. When a company fails to exercise due diligence in its hiring process, particularly by overlooking or inadequately conducting background checks, it may expose itself to legal liability. This is where negligent hiring […]
Conducting a multi-state background check is far from routine. Each state enforces its rules and restrictions around background screening, creating a legal patchwork that’s nearly impossible to navigate without a focused, compliant strategy. From disclosure requirements to restrictions on certain types of criminal history and drug testing protocols, the variability between jurisdictions can be staggering. […]
HR background screening has evolved beyond a one-time compliance checkbox; it’s now a dynamic tool for risk management, brand protection, and building trust. William Tincup, President and Editor-at-Large of Recruiting Daily, has been at the forefront of this transformation. With a background in marketing and deep roots in talent acquisition, Tincup brings a uniquely strategic […]
Screening candidates before hiring is essential, but responsible workforce management doesn’t end with onboarding. Employers today must anticipate and manage risks that can arise during the full course of employment. That’s why many organizations are adopting continuous criminal monitoring as a best practice and why S2Verify proudly offers Continuous Watch™ as part of our commitment […]
In a recent episode of America Back to Work, hosted by S2Verify’s Arnette Heintze, with Juney Ham and David Berk, co-founders of Beacon Talent shared their approach to building a modern talent acquisition strategy. With deep experience at companies like Airbnb and Hired, they’ve seen how missteps in hiring can ripple across a business, and […]
The application tracking system you use can be incredibly useful, but it also can harm your recruiting efforts. Learn more about how to fix the flaws.
HR leaders need to develop a comprehensive, strategic background screening program to reduce hiring risk and partner with a leading professional background check service that can help them do just that. Keep reading to find out how.
All it takes is a quick audit, the right partner, and some updates to your overall background screening operations to shorten hiring cycles. We show you how.
Background checks drastically reduce the risk of making a bad hire—hires which can, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, cost a company up to 30% of the employee’s first-year earnings or, in some cases, billions of dollars in expensive negligent hiring lawsuits.
