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CredentialCheck Explains How Salary History Bans Affect Background Check Services & More for Employers

2023-06-23

An increasing number of states and localities have adopted salary history bans, outlawing the once-common practice and compelling employers to update how they evaluate job applicants. CredentialCheck explains how this affects background check... more

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Increasing Workplace Drug Test Positivity: What It Means for Occupational Health Screenings & Hiring

2023-06-16

Quest Diagnostics found in 2021 that positive employee drug test results had reached their highest point in two decades. CredentialCheck, a nationwide provider of occupational health and drug screenings, explains how this recent finding may impact... more

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Will Running a Background Check on Employees Include Tax Records? CredentialCheck Answers

2023-06-09

Pre-employment screening can cover many different aspects of an applicant’s life depending on the position and what the company wants to know before making a job offer. CredentialCheck, a nationwide screener, explains when and how this step might... more

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CredentialCheck Lists Their Top 3 Predictions for Background Screening Services in 2023

2023-05-25

2023 is now underway, and it is shaping up to be a year of change and confusion for many employers nationwide. CredentialCheck explains three factors that will likely impact background screening services and hiring practices this year for various... more

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CredentialCheck Outlines What Pre-Employment Drugs Tests Are and What to Expect

2023-05-19

It’s normal to be a little apprehensive about taking a drug test, especially when job eligibility is on the line. CredentialCheck, a nationwide job candidate screener, explains the basics you should know before taking a pre-employment drug test.... more

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CredentialCheck Explains Why Pre-Employment Driving Record Searches Aren’t Just for Drivers

2023-05-12

Pre-employment driving record searches can sometimes surprise people applying for jobs that aren’t focused on driving. CredentialCheck explains why this special type of screening is often used for all types of roles—and what applicants can... more

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Integrated Background Check Company Breaks Down the Right-to-Work Repeal in Michigan

2023-05-08

In March 2023, Michigan made history as the first state to repeal “right-to-work” legislature in over 60 years. CredentialCheck, an integrated background check company based in Michigan, explains this historic event and what it means for... more

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CredentialCheck Explains What Goes on Behind the Scenes During Employee Background Screening

2023-04-28

Most adults have undergone an employee background screening check before, but few really understand what the process involves or what to expect. CredentialCheck explains what happens behind the scenes during a check, what’s normal, and what’s... more

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Background Check Company CredentialCheck Offers an FCRA Adverse Action Checklist

2023-04-21

Denying a job opportunity to a candidate based on negative findings from a background check is called adverse action, and it is tightly regulated. CredentialCheck, a well-established background check company, helps employers follow the regulations... more

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Nationwide Background Check Company Serves Regulated Industries with Customized Services

2023-04-14

Several major industries are required by law to run certain screening processes on their staff before and during employment for the safety of all. CredentialCheck, a nationwide background check company, outlines how screening can vary by industry.... more

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Background Screening Company Assists Clients Experiencing a Hiring Surge with Streamlined Solutions

2023-04-07

During hiring surges, it becomes tempting to skip the precautionary steps before extending a job offer in order to fill positions quickly. CredentialCheck, a nationwide background screening company, explains why that is an unnecessary and risky... more

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Employee Background Screening Company Outlines the Keys for Finding Top Talent

2023-03-31

Hiring and onboarding are time-consuming and costly processes, so it’s important to find the right person, especially for vital positions. CredentialCheck, a nationwide employee background screening service, offers advice on identifying true top... more

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