In today's competitive job market, the hiring process has become an increasingly complex and vital aspect of a company's success. Employee background checks, now an integral part of this process, have ...

Last month, a middle school counselor was fired following the discovery that he had been convicted of soliciting prostitution from a minor while employed in Virginia’s largest school system. In ...

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Facebook and social media can offer a wealth of beneficial information when vetting job applicants. But heed this advice before logging on to check out a candidate's background As more people create ...

Conducting a background check on yourself isn’t always necessary if you’re concerned about identity theft, but there are situations when it can be a good idea. Identity theft has been rampant since ...

As part of your due diligence, conduct a thorough background check before choosing a financial advisor to manage your investments, retirement or estate planning. After all, you don't want to hand over ...