Employee faked a reference check and got the job!

We’ve all heard horror stories when it comes to checking verifications, but perhaps none quite as horrifying as this. By way of Reddit, an online social discussion platform, a user […]
A real toothache – dental firm sued over background check

We ran across an interesting court case involving a dental firm and a mysterious background check. The company is facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly suspending an employee based […]
What background checks miss: The human layer

Excerpted from a Security Blog by Rachael Zerr In our modern world hiring is faster, more automated and utilizing digital space more than ever. Background checks have become both more […]
When a credit report can hurt your chances of being hired

Excerpted from a CNN Story by Jeanne Sahadl A background check can sink a job offer if prospective employers don’t like what they see. While they can request to have […]