Many employers engage in social media screening during the hiring process. However, this screening method is wrought with problems and should be carefully managed. We wrote about the dangers of social media screening previously here. Ultimately, it is difficult to tell if information found during social media background checks is authentic or accurate. How do […]

Are digital assassins a danger to your organization and your workforce? According to this Personnel Today article , your organization should take this threat seriously in 2023 and beyond. But what are digital assassins? Digital assassins are dissatisfied employees who take their frustrations out on their employers through cyberattacks. A digital assassin could be a […]

Screening volunteers is just as important as screening employees. Recently, we read this article  and were shocked to learn how few volunteers are screened during the onboarding process. 52% of people involved with volunteer organizations expect criminal background checks, but only 33% said this actually takes place. The current state of affairs concerns all volunteer […]

This news article from WTOP in Washington D.C. recently caught our attention . In the piece, author Abigail Constantino discusses key background check tips for employers and applicants. She also states that this August, a middle school counselor in Virginia was fired after being convicted of soliciting prostitution from a minor. Fairfax County Public Schools […]