Welcome to The Verifier XVIII, June 2009 Edition, brought to you by EmployeeScreenIQ. This publication is intended as an educational tool and information resource for employment screening professionals or anyone interested in keeping abreast of recent industry developments. Please let us know if there are any topics or issues you would like to see addressed in a future issue.
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Background Checks In A Tight Economy: Today’s Lessons Allow Us to Thrive Tomorrow by Nick Fishman The purpose of this essay is to examine how the state of our economy has affected the use and implementation of employment background checks. We will also discuss how it has driven some interesting trends and what it means for the future.  How Another Company’s Downsizing Negatively Affects YOUR Hiring Initiatives by Kevin Bachman With the increase in organizations that are downsizing, we are finding an alarming trend. Often, these organizations are no longer adequately staffed to be able to provide verifications in a timely manner, if at all for former employees. Industry Specific Background Checks: Does the Shoe Fit? by Natalie Beck Employers should make certain that the background check they are running fits the industry they belong to. If you want to get even more granular, employers within these industries can (and should) customize the background check to the position they are hiring for.  Struggle to Find a Job Can Increase When Schools and Employers Don't Recognize Law An alarming 57 percent of requests for employment and education verifications were rejected when an electronically signed consent form was used, according to research conducted by the Quality Service division of EmployeeScreenIQ, a global screening company. |
Letter From the President Background Checks U.S.A.: Buy American Legislative Alert: New I-9 Forms A reminder that effective April 3, 2009 all U.S. employers must use the new I-9 Form which was revised earlier this year. got blog? Looking to catch up on the latest in background screening and relevant newsworthy events? EmployeeScreenIQ Launches Redesigned Corporate Website EmployeeScreenIQ launched its redesigned website to reflect a fresh new brand that speaks to its positioning as an industry leading global employment background screening provider. EmployeeScreenIQ and greenlightjobs Announce Strategic Alliance Technology Platforms Integrate to Allow for Seamless Employment Background Checks IQ Podcasts Check out the IQPodcast Channel for interviews with EmployeeScreenIQ executives and industry experts and insiders. Also, catch our monthly broadcast of “This Week in Background Checks”. Upcoming Events Full schedule of EmployeeScreenIQ speaking engagements and conferences where will be exhibiting |
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