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Survey Says: Tell Me Now or Tell Me Later? Do You Have A Criminal Record? Published on 04 April 2013 by Nick Fishman in Compliance , Criminal Records , Trends 0 Last month, we released our official 2013 Employment Background Check Trends Survey report. The report includes findings from nearly 1,000 Human Resources professionals in various industries across the United States, who responded to our survey on background checks for employment at the end of 2012 and the beginning of 2013. One of the questions we asked was if their organization asks candidates to self-disclose past criminal history on their job applications. Despite the guidance issued by the EEOC in April of 2012—recommending that employers should not ask candidates about convictions on job applications—79% of respondents say they are continuing to do so (see chart below). Only 9% say they do not ask candidates for self-disclosure. However, the EEOC’s guidance did open up a bit of gray area, as it said that...

"The Secret to a rich life is to have more beginnings than endings"-Dave Weinbaun Spring is one of my favorite seasons. It gives us a chance to reflect back on the year prior,be thank-ful for the present, and be hopeful for the future, as we refresh our minds and bodies. I love waking up to a beautiful bright orange sunrise that greets me as I drink my coffee in my family room and prepare for my day. I can hear the birds outside chirping.As I wait for the bus with my children and do not need my heavy Winter coat I am again reminded how much I do love the warmer weather.I start my day with a walk outside so that I can feel the warm sunshine on my face and remind myself of how very blessed I am for my family and all of the people in my life I love, and reflect on my day ahead. I love the sunroof open and the fresh air coming through the car, and the extra spring in my step. I love to see the buds on the trees starting to blossom, and the tulips rising out of the ground. Spri...

The Importance of Background Checks By Dani Martin    Most businesses deal with sensitive information at some level. This may range from handling social security numbers, credit card information, drivers license information and other types of personal information. In order to assure clients and customers that their information is being handled properly, it is the duty of the business owner to take the necessary step in getting a thorough background check on all employees. Personal and professional references are still a good method, however, they should not be relied upon solely. It should be obvious that prospective employees will give names of those who will give a good reference; background checks pick up where references stop - they will give you accurate and in-depth information regarding the candidate. Background checks are available to cover a wide variety of areas. Drivers license, character references, personal acquaintances, education recor...