Recent Hearing Discusses AI in Employment Decisions

03/16/2023 10:17 AM By Kayla Florence - Comment(s)
On January 31, 2023, a group gathered to discuss AI being a biased system that may discriminate and therefore negatively affect diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives.

Have You Reviewed Your Screening Program? 

03/10/2023 10:54 AM By Kayla Florence - Comment(s)
Employers seeking to conduct background checks on job applicants have a legal obligation to comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

Annual Background Checks for School Staff? 

11/21/2022 02:11 PM By Kayla Florence - Comment(s)
Parents of a Virginia school district advocate for annual background checks for school staff.

3 Major Risks of Hiring Without Performing a Pre-Employment Background Check

10/06/2022 11:59 AM By Kayla Florence - Comment(s)
Companies mitigate risk by conducting background checks that reveal warning signs that could eventually affect trust, safety, and the carrying out of company values and goals.

Social Media Background Checks-- Are They Worth the Risk? 

09/19/2022 10:10 AM By Kayla Florence - Comment(s)
Reviewing the pros and cons of social media background checks can help employers determine if they are worth the risk.

BLOG: Volunteer Background Myths

06/30/2020 01:20 PM By Nick Zundel - Comment(s)

BINGO!

Early this year I checked another box on my suburb dad bingo card... coaching my kids' team. And just like everyone else interacting with the kids I filled out a background check form and turned it in. Unlike everyone else, I was eager to get the results. No, I wasn't worried about what they'd...

INTERVIEW: Industry One on One w/ Nick Zundel, Background Partners

05/12/2020 08:30 AM By Nick Zundel - Comment(s)
Cuyamaca College Industry One on One

We're Open!

03/17/2020 06:33 AM By Nick Zundel - Comment(s)

Wow, this last week has been a wild ride! 


Come what may, Background Partners is open and ready to serve your pre-employment background & drug screening needs. While some clerk-assisted searches may be delayed due to court closures/partial shut-downs, most case information is still accessibl...

BLOG: Genuine Graduates

05/21/2019 09:53 AM By Nick Zundel - Comment(s)

study of 2021 showed only 23% of Americans over 25 years of age have a associate college degree! Fortunately not all jobs, or even career paths, need a degree to be successful. However to gain an edge on other candidates many people fluff, embelish or pad thier educational achieveme...