Most people would assume that a background check includes some kind of criminal check – and they would be correct. But background checks and criminal record checks are not exactly the same. So, what is a criminal record check, and what is a background check? And how are these two types of screenings different? Let’s… Read More »
Like many companies in Western New York, you need to run background screenings on the candidates you are interested in hiring. But how far back should you look? And how far back does the standard background check go? It turns out that there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer. It depends on the type of check that’s… Read More »
Choosing the right background screening company for your organization’s hiring needs is a big decision. There are a lot of particulars to be considered, from the types of checks available to data privacy concerns and local, state, and federal regulations. So, why should you go with a local background screening partner rather than turning to… Read More »
When your company makes a bad hire, it can be costly. It’s generally accepted that the average cost of a bad hiring decision is about 30 percent of the individual’s first-year earnings. So, if you make a bad hire on an employee who was going to make $50,000 a year, your organization might be out… Read More »
Many companies, as well as other people like landlords who are renting out apartments or homes, need to run background checks on candidates or tenants. It’s a standard part of the employment process for organizations of all shapes and sizes, across various industries. But can employers run a background check on a candidate without the… Read More »
One of the most common questions when it comes to background checks is this: How long does it take? There isn’t just one answer because even standard background checks are made up of multiple types of checks. Every one of these uses various databases and resources to find information – it’s not as simple as… Read More »
If your company is like most, you conduct background checks on your employees before hiring them. And depending on federal, state, and local laws, performing these checks might be a requirement. Rather than doing it yourself, it’s often advantageous and convenient to work with a third-party screening partner like Metrodata Services. Here are __ questions… Read More »
It’s common for a criminal record search to be included when you run an employee background check. It stands to reason that past criminal convictions will show up on this kind of screening. But convictions aren’t the only kind of criminal charge out there – there are also pending charges, or a charge that is… Read More »
Conducting background checks on new hires is an important part of the hiring process for many companies. These screenings reveal any convicted felonies or misdemeanors, as well as records from institutions like the Drug Enforcement Administration and the National Sex Offender Registry database. Background checks can also verify education and employment information, in some cases.… Read More »
A question many employers have is whether they need to receive an employee’s consent before running a background check. And if so, what does this consent need to look like? Let’s take a closer look at the rules and regulations regarding consent for a background check. Do I Need Consent? While the ethics and legalities… Read More »