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When you hire a stranger, whether it’s to care for your elderly parent or drive a CDL truck, you’re placing enormous trust in that person. But what happens if you skip the background check step? The consequences can be devastating, and unfortunately, nightmare stories are becoming more common. Background checks are the first line of […]
Are Your Job Candidates Fake? Here’s How to Spot Them. How to Combat Recruitment and Hiring Fraud Hiring the wrong person is expensive. Learn how to protect your business from hiring fraud. Sarah, a senior care operator in Texas, thought she’d found the perfect candidate. The resume looked great. The video interview went smoothly. The […]
Franchisees don’t pay royalties for a logo. They pay for systems, streamlined workflows, competitive pricing from their vendors, and proven processes that protect their business from failures they can’t predict. Background screening is one of those systems. In senior care, it’s a critical component; When it fails, your franchisee and your brand lose their reputation, […]
If you are placing candidates in client homes the 2020 settlement between Care.com and California prosecutors is required reading. Care.com Background Check Settlement 2020 In July 2020, San Francisco District Attorney announced a $1 million settlement with Care.com over alleged misrepresentations about its background check products and its subscription practices. The case alleged that Care.com […]
Client Case Study From Checkr to Sure Check: How One Seniors Helping Seniors® Franchise Streamlined Caregiver Onboarding and Cut Costs A Sure Check Background Screening case study, featuring Kellie L., owner of Seniors Helping Seniors® of the Jersey Shore, New Jersey 48 hrs Entire team onboarded 25/mo Caregivers screened $150+/mo Savings vs. previous provider 0 […]
What Shows Up on a Background Check? The rules around background check reporting can vary according to the state you are hiring in, the reporting policy of the CRA, and city specific requirements. Employers assume a background check pulls everything while candidates guess everything from their past will show up. Neither is quite right. Background […]
