Social Media Considerations for Employee Background Checks
Social media is everywhere. From Facebook to Twitter to Snapchat and Instagram, these sites are buzzing with activity every single minute of the day. They often give the truest picture of what people are doing, what they believe and how they act. And since employers...
Is Your Company Safe from Insider Threats?
Insider threats take many forms within a company. From cyber-security, embezzlement, violence in the workplace, the trading of classified information and money laundering, the threat from within is often a constant battle for employees. According to Risk Management...
Background Checks Are a Must in the Service Industry
You may have only thought about background checks when an employer required you to have one, but they have become an important safeguard for other aspects of our life as well. Every day handymen, painters, repairmen and cleaning services are given access to homes and...
The Importance of Background Checks for Rental Properties
Whether you are a property manager with years of rental experience behind you or preparing to rent out a property for the first time, it’s important to understand how to identify a qualified rental candidate to protect your investment. A background check is probably...
Not So Fast on the New Overtime Rule
If you think you’ve heard it all on the new overtime rule introduced by the Obama administration back in 2014, you’re mistaken. Both sides on the issue are rolling up their sleeves and digging their heels in for a long and complicated battle. The overtime rule, which...