Sept 2009 DIGEST
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In this edition of Screen News, we cover 27 of the top background screening news stories from last month. Remember, if your company has news send it to feedback@deverus.com so we can share it!
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8/1/2009
Employment Screening Resources Releases Training and Education Site for Background Checks
Employment Screening Resources, (ESR) a leading international employment screening background checking firm headquartered in the San Francisco area, announced the release of a new web site devoted entirely to training and education in the field of pre-employment background check. It provides a catalog of books and courses by ESR as well as training DVD’s featuring ESR and online resources.
8/3/2009
Pre-employment Screening by EmployRite
Almost every good organization believes in pre employment screening while hire employees. It is essential for avoiding lawsuit and hiring someone that has made mistakes in the past. On the other hand, it is also true that every company cannot have an exclusive branch for employment screening. So, here comes the name like EmployRite.com.
Will E-Verify Requirement Expand To All U.S. Businesses?
According to a report in the Jacksonville Business Journal online, pressure is growing for legislation that would expand the E-Verify employment verification system mandate to all employers – not just federal contractors and subcontractors – to use to confirm that their employees are eligible to work in the U.S.
Credit Report Should Not Be Used By Employers, Lawmakers Say
A new bill introduced by some Democrats in the House of Representatives aims to disallow employers from using data contained on credit reports to help make hiring decisions.
8/4/2009
McCann Global: Houston and New York Private Investigators Continue to See Growth in 2009 in Investigations, Backgrounds, Bug Sweeps, and Personal Protection
McCann Global, a leading corporate background and investigation practice, announces the completion of our new web site at http://www.mccannglobal.com. The web site combines information on McCann Global principals and areas of focus of the practice that concentrate into two areas: Informed Services Include: Backgrounds, Investigations, Computer Forensics, and Due Diligence.
USIS Appoints Leader of Labat-Anderson, USIS’ Professional Services Firm
USIS, a leading provider of security training, screening, litigation support, and information management solutions to government customers, has appointed Michael S. Santelli as president of Labat-Anderson, a professional services firm serving government agencies in the areas of litigation support and information systems and services.
8/5/2009
Altegrity Names Chief of LAPD William Bratton as Leader of New Business Unit
Altegrity, Inc.—the global screening and security solutions provider—has named Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) William J. Bratton as Chief Executive Officer of Altegrity Security Consulting (ASC), a new business unit in Altegrity.
8/6/2009
Case Study: LexisNexis streamlines its clients'pre-employment screening process
LexisNexis® delivers comprehensive credentialing, background screening, authentication, direct marketing and public records services to businesses and nonprofit organizations. One of LexisNexis’ key offerings is its pre-employment services (including drug screening) for large employers.
National Association of Professional Background Screeners in Beta Phase of Accreditation Program
The National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS(R)) announces it is in beta implementation of its Background Screening Agency Accreditation Program (BSAAP).
8/8/2009
Guardian Testing Services Protects Landlords With Comprehensive Tenant Background Check Services
With the housing implosion, more and more people in the Cincinnati area are turning to rental properties to reestablish themselves and get back on their feet. But how well do you know the potential renter in front of you from the application they completed or the lease they just signed?
8/10/2009
USIS Becomes an Altegrity Company, Launches New Website and Look
USIS, a leading provider of security training, screening, litigation support, and information management solutions to government customers, announced today that it is part of the Altegrity (www.altegrity.com) family of companies.
Company Forfeits $1.3 Million To ICE For Hiring Illegal Aliens
For employers who need more proof that the government is cracking down on companies that hire illegal aliens, a recent announcement from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that a doughnut company based in Houston, Texas forfeited over $1.3 million to ICE for harboring illegal aliens should provide ample warning for companies not compliant with current Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9 Form) regulations.
8/11/2009
In the Face of Increased Applicant Pools Screening Services Help Find Best Candidates
With an ever-growing unemployment rate, more employers are relying on S2Verify background checks to help them quickly sift through record-breaking numbers of applicants and swiftly hire the best candidates.
8/12/2009
Survey Reveals 3 Out Of 4 Companies Have Drug Test Policy
Jobseekers hoping to find a job in today’s rough economy should be prepared for a drug test as well as an interview during the pre-employment background screening process.
8/13/2009
Human Resources
Birmingham-based Employment Screening Services Inc., a privately held background-screening firm, placed among the fastest growing private companies in the country according to "Inc." magazine's annual listing.
The Fake Credentials Industry is Feasting During Down Economy
Hank Williams’ song line ‘one man's famine, is another man's feast’ has proven to be true with the economy in a down spin diploma mills and websites providing fake credentials for references to degrees are seeing rapid growth.
8/17/2009
EmployeeScreenIQ Celebrates 10th Anniversary, Reflects on Seismic Changes in Background Screening Industry
Ten years after beginning with two employees and zero clients, EmployeeScreenIQ has become a global leader in employment background screening services with new, expanded business applications.
Powerchex Releases Annual Pre-employment Screening Survey
Powerchex warns that CV discrepancies are on the increase. Those turning to lies and embellishments to land jobs are the youngest applicants, new research has discovered.
8/22/2009
Guardian Testing Announces Background Check Services for Landlords in Cincinnati Area
Affordable background check services help guard against damage and liability. With the housing implosion, more and more people in the Cincinnati area are turning to rental properties to get reestablished and back on their feet.
8/24/2009
AAA Credit Screening Services Now Makes it Easy for Businesses to Verify Information
AAACredit.net is proud to announce its newly redesigned website that offers a wide range of credit screening services including: business credit reports, tenant screening, driving record checks, pre employment background checks and more. Visit www.aaacredit.net to find quality reports along with incomparable, experienced customer service that makes it incredibly easy for each business to navigate the report, understanding the significance of each piece of information.
8/25/2009
HireRight Announces Availability of 2009 Background Screening Benchmarking Report
The 2009 edition of the Background Screening Benchmarking Report is now available from HireRight, the world leader in on-demand employment screening.
easyBackgrounds.com Announces New easyForm & Report Grading Services
easyBackgrounds President Brian McElwee explains how HR departments can save time and increase efficiency with easyBackground's new easyForm & Report Grading services.
8/26/2009
Background Check Expert Lester Rosen To Present At Seattle Meeting on Social Networking Sites
Employment Screening Resources, a leading international employment screening background checking firm headquartered in the San Francisco area, announced that its president, Lester Rosen, will be presenting before the prestigious Staffing Management Association (SMA) of Seattle on September 16, 2009.
Background screening common among businesses, says Irvine's HireRight
Background screening is a common practice among businesses both large and small, according to a recent survey from Irvine-based HireRight, which specializes in pre-employment testing services.
8/26/2009
20 Questions (& Answers) For The E-Verify Federal Contractor Rule
“20 Questions” is a fun guessing game to play that helps pass the time during long road trips. However, the following 20 questions (and answers) should keep contractors (and subcontractors) from guessing about compliance issues with regard to the new Federal Contractor Rule mandating the use of E-Verify.
8/28/2009
CA Courts To Close One Day A Month Starting September 2009 Due To Fiscal Crisis
n what could be a sign of things to come in other states, the Judicial Council of California recently approved the closure of all state courts on the third Wednesday of each month, from September 2009 through June 2010, in response to the unprecedented statewide fiscal crisis.
8/31/2009
Background Check Helps Crack Cold Case of Girl Missing Since 1991
By revealing dark secrets kept hidden by individuals, background checks can help solve crimes. The ability of background checks to uncover past misdeeds and prevent future crimes was proven once again in a shocking story from California about a missing child case that – unlike most others – ended happily when a background check helped reveal a kidnapper and crack the “cold case” of a girl kidnapped in 1991.
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