Background Checks and the Volunteer Workforce
Economic Impact of the Volunteer According to the Corporation for National and Community Service, nearly 62.8 million people performed 7.9 billion hours of volunteer service in 2015. This is an estimated value of $184 million to organizations who count on these...
Using Background Checks in Fair Hiring Practices.
Employers should use all the tools at their disposal when hiring. No matter how regulated a company makes its hiring process, the human element will come into the decision process at some point. Assumptions can be made based on prejudices that a hiring manager may not...
How to Use Background Checks to Increase Rental Rates
Blemishes in their past? Maybe you don’t have to turn them away. As a landlord, you have a lot on your plate. Even if you enlist the services of a management company, you still have to ensure that your tenants are upstanding people who will not only take care of your...
Sentinel Background Checks Presents: The Real Story Behind Uber and Taxi Company Background Checks
Are drivers being properly and thoroughly screened? If you stay on top of the news, you may have heard the buzz about how the well-known ride-sharing company Uber has been in the hot seat as of late, accused of misleading customers with false claims of...
What Background Checks Look Like in 2016
Before you make a job offer, know which trends will continue and changes you should expect in the new year. 2016 will see even greater use of background checks as a crucial part of the hiring process. More and more companies are realizing the potential risks of a bad...