Big, small, local or international – whatever your business and wherever you are, industry leaders agree on these three key benefits of conducting background checks: Attracting and hiring better quality candidates Improving safety and security Meeting regulatory compliance What challenges do recruiters face? Hiring new staff is never plane sailing. You are dealing with individuals

The background screening rules and regulations shaping recruitment trends in the US are creating a landscape of litigation minefields. The years ahead for employers on US soil promise tightening controls on the information allowed to be made available on job applications for pre-employment checks as well as criminal record investigations. In this article we’ll look