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

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