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Employment Verifications: Background screening lynchpin or obsolete policy?

Employment verification has been a cornerstone of background screening for decades, and I should know. I’ve been around this business for literal decades. We dutifully call previous companies to confirm dates of employment, job titles, reason for leaving, eligibility for rehire, the whole nine.

Employment Verifications: Background screening lynchpin or obsolete policy?

Employment Verifications: Background screening lynchpin or obsolete policy?

Employment Verifications: Background screening lynchpin or obsolete policy?

Employment verification has been a cornerstone of background screening for decades, and I should know. I’ve been around this business for literal decades. We dutifully call previous companies to confirm dates of employment, job titles, reason for leaving, eligibility for rehire, the whole nine.

When Background Checks Go Wrong: Getting What You Expected

When Background Checks Go Wrong: Getting What You Expected

We've all experienced consumer letdowns: the menu photos showed a juicy steak, but what arrived was tough and overcooked.

Criminal Searches and the Time Drag

February 25, 2025

Criminal Searches and the Time Drag

Criminal search delays often stem from quality assurance bottlenecks, prioritization of large clients, or misleading provider excuses—Cutting Edge Background ensures fair, efficient, and transparent screenings for all clients.

New Year, New Background Check Policies

February 25, 2025

New Year, New Background Check Policies

Reviewing and updating background check policies ensures compliance, consistency, and legal protection—Cutting Edge Background simplifies the process.

12 Days of Background Checks

February 25, 2025

12 Days of Background Checks

Background checks safeguard employers from legal risks by ensuring accurate applications, compliance with laws, verification of credentials, and diligent screenings—Cutting Edge Background simplifies the process for peace of mind.

6 Tips for Employers on Conducting Background Checks (Part 2 of 2)

February 25, 2025

6 Tips for Employers on Conducting Background Checks (Part 2 of 2)

Employers must navigate FCRA, Ban the Box, and Clean Slate laws carefully; Cutting Edge Background helps avoid compliance pitfalls and ensures accurate screenings.

6 Tips for Employers on Conducting Background Checks (Part 1 of 2)

February 25, 2025

6 Tips for Employers on Conducting Background Checks (Part 1 of 2)

Background checks prevent negligent hiring risks, and Cutting Edge Background ensures compliance effortlessly.

DEATH, TAXES AND. . .COMPLIANCE?

February 25, 2025

DEATH, TAXES AND. . .COMPLIANCE?

Cutting Edge Background simplifies FCRA-compliant background checks by automating authorization, disclosure, and adverse action processes to ensure legal compliance and reduce employer paperwork.

Understanding Ban the Box (Fair Chance initiative) Laws

Understanding Ban the Box (Fair Chance initiative) Laws

Learn about the latest updates to Minnesota's Ban the Box legislation and how it affects your hiring process.

Employment Verifications: Background screening lynchpin or obsolete policy?

Employment Verifications: Background screening lynchpin or obsolete policy?

Employment verification has been a cornerstone of background screening for decades, and I should know. I’ve been around this business for literal decades. We dutifully call previous companies to confirm dates of employment, job titles, reason for leaving, eligibility for rehire, the whole nine.

Employment Verifications: Background screening lynchpin or obsolete policy?

Employment Verifications: Background screening lynchpin or obsolete policy?

Employment verification has been a cornerstone of background screening for decades, and I should know. I’ve been around this business for literal decades. We dutifully call previous companies to confirm dates of employment, job titles, reason for leaving, eligibility for rehire, the whole nine.

Criminal Searches and the Time Drag

February 25, 2025

Criminal Searches and the Time Drag

Criminal search delays often stem from quality assurance bottlenecks, prioritization of large clients, or misleading provider excuses—Cutting Edge Background ensures fair, efficient, and transparent screenings for all clients.

New Year, New Background Check Policies

February 25, 2025

New Year, New Background Check Policies

Reviewing and updating background check policies ensures compliance, consistency, and legal protection—Cutting Edge Background simplifies the process.

12 Days of Background Checks

February 25, 2025

12 Days of Background Checks

Background checks safeguard employers from legal risks by ensuring accurate applications, compliance with laws, verification of credentials, and diligent screenings—Cutting Edge Background simplifies the process for peace of mind.

6 Tips for Employers on Conducting Background Checks (Part 2 of 2)

February 25, 2025

6 Tips for Employers on Conducting Background Checks (Part 2 of 2)

Employers must navigate FCRA, Ban the Box, and Clean Slate laws carefully; Cutting Edge Background helps avoid compliance pitfalls and ensures accurate screenings.

6 Tips for Employers on Conducting Background Checks (Part 1 of 2)

February 25, 2025

6 Tips for Employers on Conducting Background Checks (Part 1 of 2)

Background checks prevent negligent hiring risks, and Cutting Edge Background ensures compliance effortlessly.

DEATH, TAXES AND. . .COMPLIANCE?

February 25, 2025

DEATH, TAXES AND. . .COMPLIANCE?

Cutting Edge Background simplifies FCRA-compliant background checks by automating authorization, disclosure, and adverse action processes to ensure legal compliance and reduce employer paperwork.

Understanding Ban the Box (Fair Chance initiative) Laws

Understanding Ban the Box (Fair Chance initiative) Laws

Learn about the latest updates to Minnesota's Ban the Box legislation and how it affects your hiring process.

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