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Is it Safe to Come Out? Are We Back to Normal Yet?

[Phone rings] Ann: “Cutting Edge, this is Ann.” Customer (calling from under his desk, tin-foil hat firmly in place): “Is it safe to come out?”  Ann (brushes cheez doodle dust of her jeans): “No, but things are definitely improving in the world of background checks.” Customer (loosens chin strap on tin-foil hat): “That’s great! Fill…

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Five Things to Consider Regarding Background Checks

[Phone rings] Ann: “Cutting Edge, this is Ann.” Customer: “Okay, so I’ve got the budget, I know what to expect when we do background checks, and I am going to protect myself by doing it right—everybody gets screened.” Ann [tops off her coffee]: “That’s great! You’ll have better employee morale, more longevity, a stronger workforce!”…

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In the Restaurant Industry? How Background Checks Are Like Cheap Insurance.

[Phone rings] Ann: “Cutting Edge, this is Ann.” Customer: “Okay, so I’ve got the budget and I know what to expect when we do background checks [relishes the feeling of enlightenment].” Ann: “I’m glad I could help!” Customer: “But I still don’t think I need to screen the crew members.” [Ann feels the enlightenment drain…

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New to Background Checks? It’s Easier Than You May Think.

[Phone rings] Ann: “Cutting Edge, this is Ann.” Customer: “Okay, I am working the bean counters to establish a budget for background checks.” Ann: “That’s great! (Rinses coffee cup in office sink, decides the stains are permanent). Are you ready for more information?” Customer (takes a long swallow of California Coffee): “I’m curious. Is the…

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