Excerpted from a Seyfarth Shaw LLP Blog by Adam Young, A. Scott Hecker and Craig Simonsen In 2021, positive drug test results among America’s workforce reached its highest rate since 2001, up more than 30% in the U.S. according to a new analysis...
Read MoreWorkplace issues on “the slap heard ’round the world”
Simply called “the slap heard ‘round the world” or “the slap,” what happened during the 94th Annual Academy Awards on Sunday, March 27 has quickly entered the everlasting terminology of notorious cultural history. A quick recap – since we suspect...
Read MoreContinuous employment background checks – ethical questions for HR?
The use of post-employment background checks for continuous monitoring is trending upward. With police records becoming digital, employers can oftentimes learn of an employee’s arrest soon after booking. But does the use of such technology...
Read MoreClear your Volunteer – GroupOne’s screening provides FCRA coverage!
Here at GroupOne Background Screening, we’ve been checking on your volunteers for over 25 years. Volunteers are screened for the same reason employers conduct background checks – to verify identity and eliminate problems that could arise from an...
Read MoreSupreme Court nomination process calls attention to background checks when hiring workers
Excerpted from a Forbes article by Edward Segal News that background checks have been completed for four of President Joe Biden’s potential nominees for the U.S. Supreme Court is calling attention to the importance of employment background checks...
Read MoreHave no regrets – run GroupOne ReChecks!
Did you know 33% of employees admit to stealing money from employers and that 30% of business failures are related to employee theft? And this is after pre-employment screening! While pre-employment screening is critical in protecting companies...
Read MoreEscalation in the workplace – it can happen anywhere
In the words of “Anchorman” Ron Burgundy, “Boy, that escalated quickly.” While we admit NFL football and a dollar will likely not even get you a cup of coffee at Starbuck’s, a couple of on-field incidents provide a great example of escalation in...
Read MoreNew guidance provided by CDC on COVID-19 quarantine and isolation
We can never have too much information when it comes to COVID-19 safety, though we’ll be the first to admit a weariness when discussing the endless pandemic after two years. No matter, safety is paramount for our employees. On December 27, the...
Read MoreVLOG – GroupOne’s David Graves offers thanks before the holiday season
GroupOne Background Screening sales associate and HR guru David Graves posted a continuation of his video series today to offer thanks and provide a “GroupOne Fall Report.” Yes indeed, we have much to be thankful for as we approach the coming...
Read MoreCourt weighs whether domestic violence can disqualify job-seeker
Excerpted from a Wisconsin Examiner story by Erik Gunn How, when and why can an employer reject a job applicant who has been convicted of domestic violence? Wisconsin Supreme Court justices heard arguments October 15 on that question, in a case...
Read MoreBe Prudent – Screen your Student! Did you know GroupOne provides student screening?
GroupOne partners with universities, colleges and schools to perform background checks on students in contact with patients and faculty. Our customized online system saves you time and money while ensuring a safe campus. We can even provide...
Read MoreHave no regrets, run ReChecks!
Did you know 33% of employees admit to stealing money from employers and that 30% of business failures are related to employee theft? And this is after pre-employment screening! While pre-employment screening is critical in protecting companies...
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