Your Roadmap to Safer, Smarter Hiring
Hiring without the right information is a risk you can’t afford. The Employer’s Guide to Background Checks is your go‑to resource for understanding how to protect your workplace, stay compliant, and hire with confidence.
Whether you’re in healthcare, finance, education, transportation, or the nonprofit sector, this guide walks you through the why, what, and how of effective background screening. You’ll learn about the complexities of the U.S. court system, the differences between county, state, and federal searches, and the nuances of global screening.
What You’ll Learn
- Why background checks are essential for safety, compliance, and brand protection.
- How criminal justice systems and varying jurisdictions impact search results.
- The pros and cons of different criminal search types — from county to nationwide to global.
- Best practices for building a screening policy tailored to your risk tolerance and industry.
- The latest on “Clean Slate” and “Ban the Box” laws and what they mean for employers.
- How to use ongoing monitoring to protect your business post‑hire.
Why This Matters
Negligent hiring claims, workplace safety incidents, and reputational damage can cost your organization millions.
This guide helps you prevent costly mistakes by showing you which searches to order, when to use them, and how to stay compliant under FCRA and state laws.
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Download the full Employer’s Guide to Background Checks to gain the insights you need to create a screening program that works for your business, and stands up to legal scrutiny.