http://liberty-alliance.com/Liberty Alliance - Background Check, Employment Screening, Criminal Reportsen-ushttp://liberty-alliance.com.com/rss/rss.xmlFri, 09 Dec 2011 06:12:18 CST - One of the benefits of employment screening is that it can provide not only information about a criminal history, but it can also offer a hiring manager a glimpse of an applicants work history and qualifications. With four applicants for every one job, chances are you will be seeing people who state they are qualified, and those whose qualifications may not necessarily match. An employment verification is an important part of a background check if you want to verify that an applicant carries the necessary skill set to be successful at the job. For those that have been out of work, its important for them to continue evolving their skills to keep themselves relevant in a job market. If it has been a long time between positions and they state they have continued to learn and stay up to date, a reference verification is a good addition to a background check. This provides the opportunity to speak with someone that was directly involved with the applicants continuing education. Career retrofitting is a way in which many people are staying up to date on the latest trends in their chosen industry so that they remain marketable. As a hiring manager, you want to make sure your background check package includes items like employment verifications and reference verifications to assist in learning all you can about an applicant. Its important to make the right hire. Even though signs show the economy is improving and job creation is on the rise, competition remains high for open positions. Make sure your employment screeningcontains solutions for providing relevant knowledge of an applicants skills so that you know you are offering the best qualified applicant the position. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 06:12:18 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/current_job_skills_are_identified_through_employment_screenings.htmlThu, 08 Dec 2011 06:12:52 CST - As we look to 2012, jobs are on the mind of many. Along with jobs comes the need for background checks. Even though the housing market continues to show no immediate signs of recovery, other aspects of the economy are showing that things just might be making a turn for the better and that 2012 may produce more job opportunities than have been seen in the last several years. Auto manufacturers are among those that are improving, and this is helping to boost the economy. In Orange County, CA, there is expected to be an increase in jobs. This increase is anticipated to stay below 2%, however, it is a movement on the road to economic recovery. With low housing values in California, there is a hope for something to happen to boost a state that has been hard hit by the recession. For companies that expect to hire, an employment screening needs to be a part of any hiring decision. Liberty Alliance can assist your company with making sure you are equipped with your best background checkpackage. If you want to add an employment verification, or conduct a civil search in addition to a criminal search, we can assist in figuring out if that is the right decision for your hiring needs and for your company. Hiring in a time of recession recovery is a delicate practice. Companies dont want to make the wrong hire. Having the correct employment screening solution is a must so that you can learn as much about an applicant as possible. Make sure to contact Liberty Alliance, and let us review your background check options before you begin your next round of hiring. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 06:12:52 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/improved_economy_means_hiring_and_background_checks.htmlWed, 30 Nov 2011 05:11:50 CST - Depending on the size of your company, recruiting costs can be a large expense. For companies with more than 10,000 employees, costs average around $1,950 per hire. For companies that are small to mid-size, those same recruiting costs will average between $3,500 and $4,000 per hire. With so much at stake, it makes sense to conduct a background check on all prospective employees. As hiring begins to increase little by little, companies may turn to recruiters to make sure they are getting the best employee for their dollar. A background check provides valuable information for both the recruiter and the company about the type of employee they are looking at. Prior employment verification, education verification, and criminal searches are a small part of what searches can be conducted via an employment screening. A background check is a small cost of the recruiting budget, but when considering the costs mentioned above, it is a necessary tool to help avoid having to re-hire the same position due to a bad decision. Its important, as recruitment costs are high, that background checks are conducted so that a company can learn as much as it can about an applicant. Liberty Alliance can help you make a decision on what types of employment screening solutions are right for your company. Contact our sales team to learn about all the background check options available for your company. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:11:50 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/recruitment_costs_and_background_checks.htmlMon, 21 Nov 2011 05:11:01 CST - A background check is a common tool utilized by employers to determine an applicants fit with their company. While a well thought out employment screening package is an important piece, there are other parts of the interview process that are utilized to assess effectiveness for a potential employee. More and more companies are asking potential employees to take part in a pre-employment test. Whereas a background check can provide information about criminal history and prior work performance, a pre-employment test can provide needed insight into the type of employee they will be. These types of assessments can measure things such as intelligence, skills, aptitude, interests, attitude, or common sense and honesty. A persons attributes are important to know before extending an offer of employment. When coupling an assessment with a background check, you can ensure that you are setting yourself up to make a good hire. It is best to not just rely on an assessment test and a personal interview when making a decision as important as who to offer a position. A background check will provide information that could prove vital to understanding who an applicant says they are vs. what they state on their resume. Dont be afraid to have prospective employees participate in an assessment test, but make sure your employment screening package is up to date and ready to be utilized as an evaluative tool in order to make your next hire a great one. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 05:11:01 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/background_checks_and_other_assessments_aid_employment_decisions.htmlFri, 18 Nov 2011 06:11:30 CST - While a long term solution to the recession is still quite a ways off, things are looking up for California, which means hiring opportunities and the need for background checks. This state of California consistently has the one of the highest unemployment rates in the country, and while the strides made in October are small, they are a positive sign that things might be improving on the job front. In October, 2010, Californias unemployment rate was at 12.5%. As of this past October, this rate has fallen to 11.7%. In this month alone, almost 26,000 jobs were created in the state. This follows on the heels of job growth in September which came in at 39,200 new jobs. While these are positive signs, and companies are feeling a little more freedom to hire, background checks are a significant item that cannot be overlooked. As hiring increases, companies simply want to get new employees in the doors to assist the employees that have become overworked due to layoffs and other job demands. It is important, however, that HR departments and hiring managers do not overlook the importance of an employment screening. Money is wasted all the time because the things that can be uncovered on a background check were not uncovered, thus hiring had to start all over again. An employment screening provides an understanding of the persons past, and gives a glimpse of how that employee might fit in the company and perform down the road. As hiring becomes an option for some companies, dont overlook a background check for any prospective employee. Liberty Alliance can assist you with conducting any type of search you deem necessary for your company. Its easy to make a quick decision, but its costly to make the wrong decision. Conduct employment screenings on every candidate worth hiring, and make sure they are the right fit for your company. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 06:11:30 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/california_job_hiring_shows_promise.htmlWed, 16 Nov 2011 06:11:52 CST - Providing a workplace that complies with equal employment statutes is a key to not only continued success, but also to avoiding unnecessary penalties and fines. Complying with equal opportunity statutes can be aided by conducting background checks on prospective individuals. Rather than face allegations or charges of race, gender, disability, religious or age discrimination, due diligence is needed to decide who the best candidate might be, and an employment screening can help in the decision making process. Over the course of the 2011 fiscal year, there have been nearly 100,000 charges received by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. This number is the largest amount of complaints about job discrimination in the history of the EEOC. Much of it can be blamed on the economy, and employers who, with limited resources and ability to hire, want to hire their ideal employee and not necessarily the most qualified for the job. In a time in which the job market it so difficult, it is the older population that is seeing more discrimination. A background check that provides information gathered through an employment verification can show the experience that they may have over a younger applicant. A reference verification can testify to the years of knowledge that someone brings to the table. A background check can be utilized as a tool to ensure the proper screening of candidates. In a time when hiring is till at a low level compared to those out of work, it makes sense for a company to go after the strongest candidate, regardless of age, gender, or any of the other discriminatory classifications monitored by the EEOC. Make sure your company is EEOC compliant, that all decisions about hiring include a background check, and that due diligence is followed so that the correct choice can be made. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 06:11:52 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/equal_opportunity_employment_and_background_checks.htmlTue, 15 Nov 2011 06:11:10 CST - The job growth forecast for October was approximately 101,000 new jobs. This number was exceeded by almost 8% as U.S. employers added 110,000 jobs. Along with this job growth, there was also a drastic drop in the number of jobs cut from September, an amount that equaled almost 65%. These two things combined are a very positive sign for the economy, but it also means a greater need for background checks. With so many new jobs opening and multiple applicants per job seeking employment, employers need to be sure the people they are looking to hire are the best ones available. This can be discovered, in part, through a professional employment screening provided by Liberty Alliance. The expectation is that this growth should move into 2012. As companies begin hiring, it is important to evaluate all aspects of that hiring process, including the background check package currently being utilized. The questions to ask are simple. Are you getting what you need from the information being provided? Has it become important to run an education verification, whereas in the past more emphasis was placed on experience? Does your company need to do more than anational criminal database search, such as a county criminal search, to ensure the most accurate results? Is it important for your company to identify federal level crimes due to particular positions being hired for? These and many more questions need to be asked when considering whether or not your employment screening process is up to the standards the company now has for itself and its employees. With greater job growth comes new challenges of hiring. Liberty Alliance is here to assist you in your background check needs. Make sure your company is hiring the perfect employees by getting the results you need from your background checks. Employment screening solutions are different for every company, and Liberty Alliance can help to ensure peace of mind. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 06:11:10 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/private_sector_adding_jobs_means_a_greater_need_for_background_checks.htmlMon, 14 Nov 2011 04:11:50 CST - Over half of all employed Americans work for small businesses. When making employment decisions, many of the tools used for hiring, such as background checks, are the same for a small business as they are for large corporation. As America continues to find ways to recover from the recession, the big push is for new job creation. Two out of every three new jobs come from the small business sector, and it is a reminder for due diligence in a hiring process. A background check is a big part of the due diligence mentioned above. Without a background check, you will never have a true understanding of what the person can offer your company, both personally and professionally. There are things that can remain hidden if not looked in to, and as costly as it is to make a hire, an employment screening can provide solid background information so that the money expended on hiring does not just to go waste. Most recently, the SBA has taken on the role of ensuring that small businesses have access to capital through small business loans. With the statistic of 2 out of every 3 new jobs being provided by small businesses, it is imperative that small businesses be afforded as many opportunities as possible to gain capital and hire new personnel. Hiring doesnt have to be a challenge for a small business, like it might be for a large corporation that is inundated with 1000s of job applications for every open position, but it does need to be done correctly. This should include a background check that provides information from such things as a criminal search, employment verificationor sex offender search. Small businesses have experienced greater struggles than large corporations during the recession, and many have been forced to make difficult choices. Once hiring begins, it is imperative that employment screenings play a large role in every decision. A large corporation can better absorb the fallout from a bad hire; a small business needs to maximize every opportunity they can. With this in mind, small businesses need to realize that as they move to begin to hire, or continue to hire, that due diligence is done and an employment screening is a part of the process to ensure that the correct hire is made. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 04:11:50 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/the_push_for_job_growth_begins_with_small_businesses.htmlWed, 09 Nov 2011 04:11:21 CST - With seasonal hiring expected to rise above the 2010 levels, employment screening becomes an important part of that process. Companies such as J.C. Penney, Target and Kohls are anticipating increased numbers of seasonal hires due in large part to an anticipated rise in holiday sales. Retail stores are preparing to meet the increased demand by providing more jobs, which is obviously good news for those struggling to find employment. For these companies and others that are looking at hiring seasonal help, an employment screening is an important item to have completed on each new employee. Increased seasonal hiring is a chance that companies are taking based on sales projections, so in order to ensure the best quality people, a background check is an effective tool to gain knowledge of who it is that is being hired. In addition to this positive sign for seasonal employment, this past September saw the most job openings posted in the last three years. The downside is that an average of 4.2 unemployed workers are competing for every job. With so many people looking for work and pursuing the same position, it is imperative that companies, both small and large, utilize an employment screeningcompany to provide them with quality background check results. Liberty Alliance is a leader in employment screening solutions, and can provide your company with whatever employment screening options you feel are necessary to make a confident hire. Most results can be returned to our clients within 24-72 hours, well ahead of our competition. Whether you are hiring seasonal or permanent employees, make sure you utilize employment screenings to ensure you know who it is you are hiring. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 04:11:21 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/seasonal_hiring_outlook_is_positive.htmlThu, 03 Nov 2011 05:11:29 CST - When it comes to employment screening, reference verifications can take a lot of time and effort. Whether you conduct reference verifications yourself, or outsource them to a background check company like Liberty Alliance, there is time and effort put into ensuring the reference verification is not only completed, but that it is a worthwhile source of information for the hiring process. A reference verification, when conducted correctly, can also save time and money down the road when you dont have re-hire for a position because the time wasnt taken to fully examine an applicant. In a time when the falsifying of resumes is at an all time high as people scramble for jobs, an employment screening that includes a reference verification is an important part of any background check solution. A reference verification can provide insights to items not qualified on a resume, and can provide a more personal look at an applicant. The responses from a personal or professional reference can provide a good predictor of future performance. There are also social media outlets that can provide a reference point to verify employment history, etc. The key to reference verificationsis to make sure the questions are constructed to clarify any potential areas of concern. Liberty Alliance provides a standard set of questions for its clients, however, companies are welcome to create their own questions that fit their company and their employment screening needs. During a time of recession, when companies want to hire but may not have the resources to re-hire due to a hiring mistake, it makes sense to add a reference verification to your employment screening package. Thu, 03 Nov 2011 05:11:29 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/reference_verifications_are_a_worthwhile_choice.htmlTue, 01 Nov 2011 06:11:25 CST - Companies that consider themselves successful are always working to re-define themselves in a changing global environment. While HR departments and hiring managers focus on background checks and bringing in the right people, management teams are looking at ways to re-define the work environment, developing ways to make the work environment a place where people want to come to daily. This type of corporate development, together with employment screeningsand other HR solutions, can help find the right people and bring about success for companies. Creating a positive workplace is something that needs to become a part of the daily culture of the company. Its one thing to reward employees occasionally, but a whole other thing to make it a part of the ongoing company culture. Employees want to come to a workplace that their contribution to the company is valued, but they also want to be in a place where they can trust the management, take pride in the organization, and have positive interactions with co-workers. While company culture is the key, it all starts at the point of hiring, making sure the right people are in place. An employment screening can help a hiring manager know whether or not the prospective hire will be a fit. A background check can offer a glimpse of past performance through employment verifications, and can also provide information about what type of personality an applicant brings to the table through a reference verification. When it comes to company culture, its important to choose those that will fit right in to what has already been developed. An employment screening can provide some of the insight needed to make the right hiring decision. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 06:11:25 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/employment_screening_can_help_make_a_standout_workplace.htmlMon, 31 Oct 2011 06:10:58 CST - Employment screening has received several new guidelines on the federal and state level. From the use of credit reports to E-Verify laws, companies have had to familiarize themselves with several new mandates. Some of what we are facing has been brought about by the recession, and whether some of these laws revert back once the recession is considered to be past us, no one knows. When considering employment screening for prospective employees, its important to know what has been updated not only on the federal and state level, but also any local city or county guidelines as well. The use of E-Verify, for example, has become a central focus of debate, and new laws have been created in several states for its use in employment screening. The governor of California recently declared that the state government cannot mandate E-Verify for any company, except for government contractors, so along with this mandate several cities and counties that had mandated E-Verify had to repeal their laws to reflect this change. This sort of change showed the breadth of laws governing hiring and employment screening, and is a reminder that a thorough review of employment laws at all levels should be done regularly. Employment screening is a quality tool that can be utilized to ensure the applicant you consider is the perfect one for the job. Be sure to consult with an employment attorney, or contact your local city or county office if there are specific questions about employment law and employment screening at the local level. Its important to recognize that fair hiring practices go beyond the auspices of the FCRA, and even the state government mandates. Make sure you have a solid understanding of local city and county laws before beginning the hiring process, conducting anemployment screening, or moving forward with a prospective candidate. Mon, 31 Oct 2011 06:10:58 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/federal,_state_and_local_employment_screening_compliance.htmlFri, 21 Oct 2011 10:10:01 CST - The State of California is joining several other states in creating guidelines for the use of credit checks by potential employers. Governor Jerry Brown signed into law a bill that will restrict the use of credit checks during the employment process. Currently, many companies utilize credit reports as one of the tools used in a background check process. As of January 1, 2012, this practice will no longer be allowed, except in particular instances as defined by Assembly Bill (AB) 22. The exceptions to this new bill include those companies or agencies that are hiring individuals for the following types of employment: A managerial position; A position in the state Department of Justice; A sworn peace officer or other law enforcement position; A position for which the information contained in the report is required by law to be disclosed or obtained A position that involves regular access to specified personal information for any purpose other than the routine solicitation and processing of credit card applications in a retail establishment; A position in which the person is or would be a named signatory on the employers bank or credit card account, or authorized to transfer money or enter into financial contracts on the employers behalf; A position that involves access to confidential or proprietary information; or A position that involves regular access to $10,000 or more of cash. With any of the positions above, the new bill requires that the applicant be notified that a credit check will be performed and have a right to a copy of this report. If a prospective candidate is not hired due to the findings on the report, the applicant must be told that the decision was a result of the findings. This bill is a result of the criticism that has emerged during the recession about the use of credit information in employment decisions. Due to layoffs and job loss, people have ended up with poor credit, which in many instances has resulted in applicants not being considered further as potential candidates. The underlying concern has been that a credit report is not an indication of job performance, and that using these reports in a hiring decision can discriminate against people with bad credit who would otherwise make good employees. If you are unclear about this bill, or have questions about whether a position you are looking to hire falls into the specific categories outlined above and in AB 22, it is important to reach out to an employment attorney to address any uncertainties or concerns you might have about using a credit report. It is also important that hiring managers and HR personnel review/update policies and procedures to make sure that credit reports, as of January 1, 2012, are only being run in situations where they are compliant with California and federal law. Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:10:01 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/restrictions_placed_on_the_use_of_credit_checks_in_ca.htmlFri, 21 Oct 2011 05:10:19 CST - Over the course of the past several years, many states across the Union have declared a mandate that all employers, public and private, will use E-Verify in theiremployment screeningprocess. This list includes Mississippi, Alabama, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Utah and North Carolina. In 7 other states, all state agencies and state contractors have this requirement, and in two additional states, only state contractors must use E-Verify when conductingbackground checks. In recent days, California Governor Jerry Brown has gone against what many other states have created and signed a bill which prohibits the mandated use of E-Verify in California. Several cities and counties in California have created their own E-Verify mandates. Now, every city and county in California is prohibited from mandating the use of E-Verify as a part of abackground checkprocess, except for government entities. It is important to note that California employers can still use E-Verify when conductingemployment screenings. This law simply prohibits city or county governments from forcing any employer to use E-Verify. This bill comes at a time when employers are more concerned than ever about the bottom line. These types of mandates make the hiring of an employee that much more costly, and make the company hesitant to open up possible job opportunities because of additional hiring costs. Titled the Employment Acceleration Act of 2011, the purpose of this bill is to allow employers to know they can make a hire without the concern of being levied the additional cost of E-Verify. With this new bill in mind, many employers will continue to utilize an extensivebackground checkprocess, which includescriminal searches,drug testing,employment verificationsand many otheremployment screeningoptions. The benefit of using Liberty Alliance for your background check needs is that anemployment screeningpackage can be created, with or without E-Verify, that meets your companys needs at a cost you can afford. E-Verify is a quality system, and has seen many improvements over the years. Liberty Alliance provides I-9 services via E-Verify, and can easily build this verification into youremployment screeningpackage. Remember that if you are a California employer, you cannot be mandated to use E-Verify even if you have been in the past by your city or county, but you can use it as an option in anemployment screening. The following is a list of areas in California which are have been under city or county ordinances that mandate E-Verify, which are no longer in effect with the passing of this bill. Escondido Hesperia Lake Elsinore Hemet Lancaster Menifee Mission Viejo Murrieta Palmdale San Bernardino County San Diego County Simi Valley Temecula Wildomar Liberty Alliance continues to be a leader in thebackground checkindustry and is here to assist you in creating a package that meets your companys requirements foremployment screening. Fri, 21 Oct 2011 05:10:19 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/ca_government_can't_mandate_e-verify,_but_it_can_still_be_used_by_any_company.htmlFri, 21 Oct 2011 02:10:43 CST - A background check can be a useful tool for companies that are open to hire someone that has been jobless for a time. A form of discrimination that has emerged out of the recession is that of companies discriminating against jobless applicants. While hiring discrimination is nothing new, for one reason or another, companies are hesitant to hire individuals that have been out of the work force. Its an interesting twist, as people attempting to get jobs that have been out of work are turned away due to being jobless. Companies are more interested in people that have been consistent in the work force, and often dont take the time to offer a second look at unemployed applicants. In a time in which employment screening is becoming a normal part of the hiring process, it seems that this would be a useful tool to help companies discern whether or not a person that has been out of the workforce holds the skills and background needed to be a productive employee. If an education verification is needed, it can be provided through a background check. If an employment verification is needed to ensure the applicant worked in a similar situation in his or her last position, that service can be provided. If a clean criminal history is a requirement for employment, a criminal search can be conducted. A bill is being put forth that would prohibit companies from refusing to consider and extend job offers to people who are unemployed. Should it pass, companies could face lawsuits from unemployed applicants if they do not feel they have been given a fair chance. An employment screening is a positive solution to avoid this type of lawsuit, as it will provide pertinent information about a candidates background. In an interesting twist, job search web sites are now beginning to decline any job listing that states unemployed applicants are excluded from applying. This is one positive step towards encouraging companies to open up to job seekers currently out of the workforce. With so many people out of work, companies should consider their employment screening options that can assist them in being open and fair across the board and avoid needless lawsuits. Liberty Alliance has background check solutions that are right for every company. You are welcome to contact our sales department at 800-630-2880, and we will help create an employment screening package that is perfect for your companys needs. Fri, 21 Oct 2011 02:10:43 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/a_background_check_can_help_screen_a_jobless_applicant.htmlThu, 20 Oct 2011 05:10:02 CST - Trust in any situation is important. Once trust is established in a social context, people know they can rely on one another. The same can be said for an employment situation, and an employment screening solution is one way to validate a trust relationship right from the start. In this economy, trust is difficult on both the employer and applicant sides. There is concern that a job may not last long or provide stable income. There is a lack of trust when it comes to the skills that a candidate presents on a resume. There is a belief that because of the times, a candidate chosen and hired will be on his or her way out the door when something better comes along. These, as well as other issues, present a lack of trust between employer and candidate/employee. In order to build trust on both sides, there are things that can be done. A background check can assist an employer in knowing what a candidate brings to the table. An employment screening can include such things as an employment verification to provide insight into previous employment history; a criminal search to rule out or at least make an employer knowledgeable about past criminal history; a sex offender search to make sure the applicant is not a registered sex offender, particularly if they are working with or around children; and many other types of employment screening solutions that help provide the employer with a good understanding of who they are hiring. With this in hand, trust can begin from the start. An applicant has the opportunity to do their own research about a company. Stable employment is of course a primary desire for anyone looking for a job, so knowing as much about the company and its history can certainly assist in building trust as a prospective employee. An employment screening can help to build trust for both employer and employee. An offer of employment means the employer trusts what was learned in the interview as well as what was discovered on the background check. For the employee, knowing that the employers decision is based not only on a quality interview but also on the background check should provide a sense of trust that the employer views him/her as a solid candidate for employment. Contact Liberty Alliance today to create your employment screening solution. Thu, 20 Oct 2011 05:10:02 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/employment_screening_can_build_trust.htmlFri, 14 Oct 2011 11:10:55 CST - An employment screening is an excellent tool for prospective employers to look into an applicants past and determine such things as work history, educational background and criminal history. An employment screening can also utilize a drug test to determine if an applicant is currently using drugs and whether or not they are suitable for employment. More and more employers, however, are utilizing pre-hire assessments to also aid them in the hiring process. This, coupled with an in depth employment screening can provide a hiring manager with most of the insight needed to know if the applicant is a worthwhile hire. The assessments that are utilized help a company understand the personality of the individual, whereas the employment screening provides an understanding of the applicants past history. The types of assessments provided for senior-level workers might be a little bit more in-depth, but like employment screenings, several companies are utilizing these at all levels. For many companies, a failing mark on an assessment wont necessarily cost you a job. In the case of an employment screening, if results are returned that dont suit the company's standards, there is more chance of not being offered a position. These tools are being utilized together to create a holistic picture of an applicant so that a smart hiring decision can be made. Employment screening is one solution, and one important piece of the puzzle. Even if your company provides its prospective employees with an assessment to gauge personality, it is always important to makeemployment screeninga part of the pre-hire process. Liberty Alliance is ready to assist with your employment screening needs. Please call 800-630-2880, and one of our sales managers will assist you in creating an employment screening package for your company. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 11:10:55 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/employers_are_basing_decisions_on_assessments_and_employment_screening.htmlMon, 10 Oct 2011 06:10:12 CST - Just this week, Governor Jerry Brown followed the lead of other states by signing a bill that limits how consumer credit reports are utilized by California employers. In a time in which the recession continues to keep unemployment at an all time high, it has been recognized that the use of credit reports in employment screening may be unfairly disqualifying candidates. One of the things employers look for on a credit report is to see the amount of debt an applicant has, and whether or not this indebtedness will be a distraction for them in their job duties. Another concern is that an applicant that is in debt may look for ways to secure assets through their workplace as a way to pay off their personal debt. During the recession, some peoples credit scores have taken a big hit as a result of layoffs. House payments have been late or not made at all and credit card debt has increased as people work to make ends meet while they look for a job. In the state of California, these reasons are being identified, and the bill being signed by Governor Brown will no longer allow companies to utilize credit history as a determining factor in a background check, except in special circumstance or specific jobs. The jobs that have been identified in the bill as ones in which credit checks can be utilized in employment screening are: State Department of Justice Law enforcement officials Managers A signatory on an employers bank account or credit card A person authorized to transfer funds, or enter into financial contracts Anyone with access to $10,000 or more in cash during a business day Anyone that works with information that can be used in identity theft This is just one more reason that it is important to know your local and state laws when it comes to background checks, as well as certain FCRA requirements. Failure to follow these laws when conducting employment screenings can result in fines and/or lawsuits against the company. Liberty Alliance is a background check company that helps its clients know and understand all applicable laws in your state. We provide our employment screening services nationwide, as well as internationally, and can help you determine what is allowable for your company. Please contact us at 800-630-3880, or customerservice@liberty-alliance.com, and we will be happy to help you with all of your employment screening needs. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 06:10:12 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/credit_reports_and_employment_screening_in_california.htmlTue, 04 Oct 2011 01:10:51 CST - Its that time of year where retail stores begin their holiday hiring, and a background check should be on the check list. Any sort of hiring, whether permanent or temporary, should not be considered complete without an employment screening. One of the big reasons for employment screening is to help a company know that the person they hire will be a fit, and not a distraction. Occasionally, a company may feel that because it is temporary position being filled, that the person hired could not possibly do that much damage if it ends up being a bad hire. It does not take much to disrupt a positive work environment, so it is very important that even a temporary or seasonal hire be screened just as any other employee is screened through a background check process. Due to the nature of temporary employment, it may not be as important for a company to know previous employment history, but it is up to the hiring manager or HR department to set the standards for any employment screening process. If an understanding of employment history is deemed necessary, then there should be an employment verification completed on the candidate. If it is important to know any sort of criminal history, then a criminal background check should be in order. If the applicant will be working around children, a 50 state sex offender search is an important piece to ensure complete disclosure and safety for both the applicant and the company looking to hire. While employment screening may seem like an overkill for some companies looking to hire someone for a few weeks, its important to remember that any hire can be detrimental to a business or company. The sales experts at Liberty Alliance can help you assess your companies needs as you look to hire temporary employees this holiday season. Please contact us at 800-630-2880, and our sales department will be happy to assist you in developing an employment screening plan for ensuring safety and top production during this important retail season. Tue, 04 Oct 2011 01:10:51 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/holiday_hiring_means_employment_screening.htmlMon, 26 Sep 2011 05:09:47 CST - For many companies, there is a general question of how to conduct a background check. For some, this is an entirely new venture, having been brought about by something adverse that occurred in the workplace. Perhaps employment screening is a new policy passed down from upper management. Whatever the case may be, there are some things to know about how to conduct a background check. How To Conduct A Background Check: What Do We Need To Know? When a company decides that they want to conduct a background check, the first thing they need to consider is what do we need to know about an applicant. As with anything you do in life, you want to have a clear picture and understanding of what it is you are hoping to achieve. From different levels of criminal searches, to employment verifications, or drug tests, decision makers need to know what it is they are looking for in background check results. This first step is an important part of how to conduct a background check. How To Conduct A Background Check: Release Forms Release forms are one of the most crucial pieces of the background check process. Having release forms that are properly worded with language acceptable to meet FCRA guidelines is important so that there cannot be any action taken again an employer for negligence in this area. When you receive information from a background check company like Liberty Alliance about how to conduct a background check, there should be release forms provided for all future applicants that need to be screened. Liberty Alliance prides itself on providing this information for all of its clients as a part of a successful background screening process. How To Conduct A Background Check: Choosing The Correct Company When you are faced with how to conduct a background check, peace of mind comes through knowing that you are working with a reputable company. There are several that simply provide rubber stamps on reports, without fully investigating for performing due diligence to make sure no stone is left unturned. At Liberty Alliance, our philosophy is that no stone should be left unturned. You can rest assured that the results you receive are accurate, and that the customer service provided will be the best in the business. How to conduct a background check is something that should not cause any hiring manager to lose sleep. There is more than enough to worry about when it comes to making the right hire. Allow Liberty Alliance to give you peace of mind with its no stone left unturned philosophy. Please feel free to call us at 800-630-2880 and let us help you with your background check needs. Our goal is to make our clients happy with the results, and help you understand how to conduct a background check. Mon, 26 Sep 2011 05:09:47 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/how_to_conduct_a_background_check.htmlThu, 22 Sep 2011 03:09:08 CST - The most important factor when conducting background checks is to ensure that all procedures are compliant with the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) guidelines. This is typically an area where employers can find themselves in trouble. Working with an employment screening company like Liberty Alliance can help educate the HR department and other hiring managers on following the basic procedures that are in place via the FCRA. The challenge when hiring is that there are so many things to consider when interviewing applicants for employment. A couple of the things that tend to create difficulty for companies when it comes to FCRA compliance in background checks are 1) improper disclosure forms or lack of disclosure forms altogether, and 2) failure to meet pre-adverse action requirements. It is important to provide all applicants with disclosure forms regarding the background check that will be conducted. Liberty Alliance provides these forms to all of its clients, and the forms are FCRA compliant. Always note that specific language is necessary to have within the body of these disclosure forms. It is best to obtain these forms from Liberty Alliance, so that the wording is correct and the background check can be conducted without concern. Pre-adverse action describes the period in which the applicant has to dispute any information found on a background check. A letter must be provided to an applicant explaining that the background check has been received, and that there is an opportunity to review this information and dispute anything that is inaccurate. It is always possible that information found does not pertain to the applicant, or something has changed with regards to a court record, etc. An applicant must have this opportunity before a second letter is sent which describes the adverse action. Many times, this pre-adverse action letter is not provided which can lead to problems once adverse action has been decided on. Court cases that deal with violations of FCRA guidelines are reminders of the fact that background checks are highly regulated, and that the slightest misstep can lead to action being taken. It is in the best interest of an employer to work with a professional employment screening company. As noted, Liberty Alliance will provide assistance with basic compliance issues to all of their clients which will help identify not only FCRA guidelines, but also state and local laws surrounding employment screening. Thu, 22 Sep 2011 03:09:08 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/background_checks_and_the_fcra.htmlTue, 20 Sep 2011 02:09:05 CST - When a company is considering conducting background checks on prospective or current employees, the question that is often asked is how much is a background check. Price may differ from company to company, but what needs to be taken into consideration is what that price will get you. Will you get the information you are looking for, or will you get a rubber stamp stating nothing has been found? How much is a background check is a question that needs to be asked, but there needs to be more factors that go into the decision than just cost. How Much Is A Background Check: Database Searches It is a well known fact that some companies simply utilize database searches to verify a criminal history. This is one thing that needs to be taken into account when considering a background check company. At Liberty Alliance, we provide court based searches, and consistently beat our competition with regards to turnaround times. Whereas some companies have been known to report old or incorrect information, we work to verify information that is found before it is passed on to the client through a Quality Assurance process. Due diligence is primary when providing our clients with this important information. How much is a background check is always the question within a corporation, and accuracy and turnaround time are two important aspects to the answer. How Much Is A Background Check: Customer Service Liberty Alliance knows that our clients need to be happy with both results and the ability to ask questions. Customer service is one of the most important parts of any good business. When the question of how much is a background check surfaces, customer service is perhaps the second most sought after element. When hiring decisions are on the line, getting assistance when needed is of primary importance to any HR department. When its time to review a background check policy, how much is a background check is one of the first things that is asked. The best advice for HR departments is to not let price be the only driving factor in choosing what searches to pursue, but make sure other aspects are considered that are important to your company. It could be the quality and type of information, the level of the search, or the customer service response. Liberty Alliance can help you determine all the possibilities, and the how much is a background check question can be quickly answered by providing a search package that meets all of your companies needs. Tue, 20 Sep 2011 02:09:05 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/how_much_is_a_background_check.htmlFri, 16 Sep 2011 06:09:39 CST - For many companies a background check is never complete without a pre-employment drug screening. This is a more expensive test, but is an important piece for any company that wants to rule out drug use in their work place. A pre-employment drug screening has several different screening levels which can search for many different kinds of drugs. However, it is important to keep in mind not only the preference of the company, but also the employment laws of your state. These can have a great deal of influence on the type of pre-employment drug screening that is performed. For employment purposes, a pre-employment drug screeningis done as a part of the interview process. The tests can be administered at a drug testing facility that works closely with Liberty Alliance to provide fast and accurate results. If a test is positive, it can take up to 48 hours for results to be returned, but if the test is negative, it will be returned within 24 hours. For a pre-employment drug screening, the most popular are the 5-panel, 7-panel and 9-panel tests. The types of drugs that are tested for in each of these tests can be seen on our website. Each one is more extensive, and will provide a wider breadth of results. As noted above, before any pre-employment drug screening is conducted, make sure you have a clear understanding with regards to employment laws and drug testing. At Liberty Alliance, a pre-employment drug screening can be designed to fit into any screening package developed for a client. This can be an important piece of a background check. Our skilled sales managers can assist you in establishing if a pre-employment drug screening is something that is right for you. Fri, 16 Sep 2011 06:09:39 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/pre-employment_drug_screening.htmlWed, 14 Sep 2011 10:09:48 CST - Dale Carnegie utilized the phrase, Act enthusiastic and youll be enthusiastic. In a job interview, this can be great advice. When an applicant steps into a job interview, the thing they are trying to do is to influence the interviewer. Every applicant walks in to an interview feeling that they are the one for the job. What appears on their background check has the potential to move things in a whole other direction. Unfortunately, being a good influencer will probably not be the only key to landing the job. While this will certainly impress a hiring manager if an applicant can talk the talk, there is more to a hiring decision then just this interviewing aspect. In todays job market, employers want to know that the person they hire will be the best at what they do. An employment screening, coupled with an extensive interview process will provide a good picture of what the company will get if a particular applicant is hired. A criminal search can bring up things from an applicants past that might be a cause for alarm. An employment verification can help paint a picture of whether or not the applicants past work history is reflective of the position being applied for. A drug test will provide peace of mind to an employer that a prospective employee will not be problematic due to drug use. While a persons influence on a hiring manager is certainly a good way to make that first impression, companies must be ready to take additional steps to make sure they make the right hire. An employment screening can provide these answers, and paint a clear picture of what the company will get if a job offer is extended. Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:09:48 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/employment_screenings_and_the_need_for_influence.htmlMon, 12 Sep 2011 06:09:14 CST - The background check process can be as simple or as extensive as a company would like it to be. There are many different searches and verifications that can be included, but the most important thing is for a company to identify what is important for them. Is it necessary to verify past employment? Is it important to know a credit history? Will a criminal past keep an applicant from being offered a position? These are just some of the questions that need to be asked when considering putting an applicant through a background check process. Background Check Process: Criminal Abackground check process offers several different options for conducting criminal searches. Through a database search, a company can search millions of records across the country. If the desire is to conduct a more exact search, a county criminal search can also be conducted. This is a court based search, and specific case information can be gathered via one of our researchers. Criminal searches can also include federal level crimes, statewide searches, as well as a sex offender search. Many companies choose the option of conducting some type of criminal search in the background check process, as this can help to weed out any potential problems when it comes to making a hiring decision. Background Check Process: Verifications Another aspect of a background check process are the verification searches. These include verifying previous employment, education and references. These are often a key to successful hiring. Its important to know that what a person states on their resume is true. A verification search can provide this information, and can assist the hiring manager in making an informed decision regarding an applicants employment and education history. Background Check Process: Civil Searches Civil searches can provide information regarding particular types of civil actions. These include, but are not limited to, product liability suites, contract disputes and sexual harassment. The civil searches contained in a background check process can be on a county, federal or statewide level. Its important for a company to determine the breadth of information they desire to know about a candidate when deciding to add civil searches to their background check process. All of the aforementioned items are important to any background check process. Other things can include drug testing, credit reports, international searches and a host of other options that can help provide a clear understanding of what an applicant brings to the table if offered a position. Make sure to take the time to consult an expert salesperson at Liberty Alliance to assess the needs of a company when it comes to a background check process. Mon, 12 Sep 2011 06:09:14 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/background_check_process.htmlThu, 08 Sep 2011 06:09:45 CST - One of the biggest questions on peoples minds, particularly those that are looking for employment, is simply, Where are the jobs? In a job market that seemingly seems to reflect growth and then decline, there are areas that are hiring. The problem is, many of these are specialized markets and unless you carry the proper credentials, you dont even garner a second look. As people look for employment, its important to know what will come up on a background check, as companies will only take the best of the best. For those in the health care field, there is a good chance of landing a job. For those who are lawyers, there is not much success on the job hunt. One growing area, like healthcare, is software development. As a computer programmer, there is a better than average chance of being hired than in several other fields at this point in time. An interesting thing to consider is that it doesnt matter where people are living, as some of the largest metropolitan areas such as Los Angeles are still struggling to create jobs. For many, there might be the need to move to a new location to find that long awaited job. For applicants who make this decision, being forthright on a resume is important, as companies that conduct an employment verification or an education verification will be looking to weed out anyone that falsifies their information. The most recent unemployment figure put out this last week shows an unemployment rate of 9.1%. When you consider where that number was at the start of the recession, it really is a staggering figure. But as can be seen above, there are jobs available and the list is much longer than what is described here. Unfortunately, it can be an issue of time and place, but there are opportunities. As more and more companies conduct employment screenings to weed out potentially bad candidates, knowing what an employer will find is important to knowing how this might affect ones ability to get hired and find that new job in a very difficult job market. Thu, 08 Sep 2011 06:09:45 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/how_can_a_background_check_help_land_a_job.htmlTue, 06 Sep 2011 10:09:06 CST - In a time in which people will do almost anything to get a job, a verification of education is something that has become almost necessary for positions which require a certain level of academic completion. It is possible for people to falsify school documents, or simply just claim they have attained a particular degree. With this in mind, a verification of education is a necessity for any company looking to hire a candidate with a particular degree or school achievement. Verification of Education:High School Diploma A high school diploma or GED is often the base requirement necessary for employment. A verification of education is conducted to verify receipt of a diploma, and to ensure that the applicant has completed the requirements for either the diploma or the equivalent GED. High school diplomas are important to verify, as these seem to be the most common and easiest to falsify. Some companies will not go further than asking for proof. A verification of education will provide the proof that is necessary to ensure the applicant is providing a document that is real. Verification of Education:College Degrees Any level of college degree can be verified. Whether a company is looking to hire someone with a bachelors degree or a medical doctor degree, a verification of education can and should be conducted to verify that the applicant has obtained the necessary degree for what the position requires. When education is important to a company for a particular position, a verification of education is an integral part of the background check process. The bottom line is that if a company is going to require a particular level of education, then this type of search must be conducted to ensure that all persons hired meet the standard that is required of the company. A verification of educationcan be easily overlooked, but it can mean the difference between hiring someone with false credentials, who has no business applying for a particular position, over someone that meets or exceeds every expectation, which is the person that any company wants to hire. Tue, 06 Sep 2011 10:09:06 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/verification_of_education.htmlThu, 01 Sep 2011 10:09:03 CST - A county criminal search is one of the most popular searches utilized by small and large businesses alike. It is perfect for focusing in on a particular area to find results about a persons criminal past. Whether an applicant lived in a location for a short or long amount of time, this search will provide results of any criminal activity in the identified county. There are many other searches provided which utilize records derived from databases. While these can be an effective tool for identifying criminal activity, a county criminal search will provide much more accurate results. In most cases, a database search will provide a match based on name and date of birth. In any search that utilizes a database for criminal history, these results must be verified through a county criminal search in order to perform due diligence to verify actual, confirmed results. One thing to remember with a county criminal search is that each county has its own process with regards to gathering the needed information. There may even be additional costs associated with the records retrieval based on the policy of the particular county being researched. Liberty Alliance has established researchers that routinely return searches to our clients within 24-72 hours. Any company that decides to run a county criminal searchas a part of their background check process can gather different levels of information if there is a record found. Information provided in these court records include infractions, misdemeanors and felonies. Most companies are interested in knowing about past felonies and misdemeanors through a county criminal search, however, the information is available for lesser crimes if it is deemed necessary based on the companies guidelines for hiring. A county criminal search is an effective and time saving tool when screening potential employees for positions. These can also be utilized in a re-screening procedure if a company desires to screen current employees on a regular basis. If a company wants to know specific information about an individual that is fact based and backed by court documents, then a county criminal search needs to be considered a necessary part of any background check process. Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:09:03 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/county_criminal_search.htmlFri, 19 Aug 2011 09:08:33 CST - A recent survey by CareerBuilder showed that 54% of workers who were laid off during the past year have since found new jobs and are working in different fields than they did in their previous employment. With the present job market, it stands to reason that people might either shy away from remaining in a profession that resulted in a lay off; are simply taking what they can get; or are earnestly looking for a new career opportunity. Whatever the case may be, people are looking elsewhere for job opportunities. Obviously when this occurs, the hope is that people bring with them honest information regarding their skill set. The concern lies in those that are so intent on getting a job that they will go to whatever length is necessary to make sure they stand out above the rest. The result is often resume fraud, something that is rapidly becoming a problem as unemployment continues to plague our country. One way to ensure the honesty of prospective employees is through an employment screening. With so many people looking to different areas of work, its important to weed out those that bring with them solid experience and a willingness to learn, from those that are just looking to get ahead by lying. An employment verification is a sure way to find out what type of employment the applicant had prior to applying, and gives a good understanding of whether they are lying about their experience or being honest about their career transition. In any job hiring situation, it is a good idea to consider a background check. There is a lot that can be learned, and it is a good way to make sure those that are hired are the most deserving on all levels. Fri, 19 Aug 2011 09:08:33 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/career_transition_shows_the_need_for_background_checks.htmlThu, 18 Aug 2011 09:08:06 CST - For many small business owners, there is a certain amount of security in being able to control the hiring and employee environment a little better than a large corporation can. Often times, small business owners will hire based on either personal knowledge of an applicant, or simply based on their own examination of an applicants qualifications. Many small business owners view employment screening as a cost prohibitive practice, and simply dont feel its necessary to put the money forth when there is closer personal oversight of the employee base. Unfortunately, this can lead to problems if the wrong candidate is chosen without a thorough background check. With small business borrowing at its highest level this last June, there is promise in a revitalized market for small businesses. When this type of borrowing occurs, it is a signal of new business growth which can translate into hiring. Currently, small businesses account for 80% of new hiring overall. For businesses looking to hire, whether large or small, consideration needs to be given to employment screening. Small businesses can find pricing for these services to fit their budgets through Liberty Alliance, and the overall return on this investment can be significant over time. Understanding a persons background can make the difference in the overall success of a company and can save money in the short term by not having to re-hire a position. Thu, 18 Aug 2011 09:08:06 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/small_businesses_should_consider_employment_screening.htmlWed, 17 Aug 2011 10:08:35 CST - In todays business world, telecommuting is one of the advantages that people look for. Whether it is because of the increased cost of gas, or the simple appeal of not having to commute, telecommuting is something that employees are looking for as an added perk to their work environment. One of the difficulties employers have with the idea of telecommuting is the concern over decreased productivity and lack of supervision. From an employee standpoint, however, the idea of telecommuting creates greater morale and a more productive environment than the distractions that an office can bring. With all the discussions about work/life balance that tend to dominate the corporate landscape, once employers see the benefits outweighing the concerns, telecommuting has the potential to become something that helps companies to thrive. When a company hires, its important to know who the person is that is being hired. This can include everything from past criminal history to prior work performance. An employment screening can provide a complete look into who it is a company is investing its resources into. If telecommuting is an option a company utilizes or is considering, a verification search can provide information on past employment history as well as feedback from personal and professional references. With todays quality background checks from companies like Liberty Alliance, businesses from small to large can rest assured that the information they receive will complete the picture of an applicant and give solid evidence as to why an offer of employment should or should not be extended. Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:08:35 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/a_background_check_helps_you_know_the_people_you_hire.htmlTue, 16 Aug 2011 03:08:18 CST - It seems like every week we hear something different on the governments job reports. One report will say that things are improving, while other signs point to an ever worsening situation. Even industries like construction and small business, which are typically the first ones to pull out of a recession, are having difficulty restarting due to the collapse of the credit/lending industry. Years ago when more Americans worked on assembly lines, there were temporary layoffs. Companies would inform workers of the pending layoff, and when it occurred, workers were met with a promise that when things picked back up, they would once again have steady employment. This was also a time when workers were hired based on several different criteria, but attention was not necessarily paid to what we find today in a background check. In todays business world, where more and more people carry specific degrees or specialized skills, the job market is made that much more difficult with thousands of people vying for specific types of jobs that match their skill set or experience. With such a saturated job market, an employment screening becomes all the more pertinent. Whereas years ago factories had the luxury of bringing back the same people through a promise of continued employment once things picked up, in todays market when there is a layoff, there is an immediate urgency to go out and find something new. With specialized jobs in particular, an employment verification can help a company know where the individual has come from and whether or not they bring the needed skills to the table based on past experience. It is important to make sure your company is protected from hustlers who may be out to find any job they can get. Conducting a background check is a sure fire way to ensure your company can move forward with little to no problems. Tue, 16 Aug 2011 03:08:18 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/the_stops_and_starts_of_hiring_in_a_recession_spells_out_the_need_for_employment_screening.htmlWed, 10 Aug 2011 12:08:00 CST - Most companies are in agreement that all applicants should be given a criminal background check to determine whether or not they have been honest in their resume and would be a suitable employee for the given field. However, many are unsure of when this process should occur. If given too early, companies could be wasting time and energy into applicants they probably wont pursue in the long run. Given too late and an employer could become too invested in a candidate to look for other applicants if their criminal background does not check out. In order to use this system effectively, its important to look at why its necessary to check a criminal past to begin with. Businesses tend to underestimate exactly how many applicants apply for their positions have a criminal past. While the study results are varied, many believe that almost 1 in 4 Americans have committed a crime. It is staggering how many applicants could have potentially dangerous backgrounds, yet so many businesses treat employment screening like a formality. An applicant's background should be given just as much importance as their set of skills and education. A background check should be used constantly for potential applicants when hiring. The more a company uses this service, the more they will know when the best time isfor themto utilize it to its fullest potential. A great way companies can start researching when to check background data is by consulting their state's requirements in regards to criminal records to ensure that they wont be unknowingly violating any restrictions. What is vital to remember is to never let an instinct supersede a qualified assessment of an applicant. The more a company relies on facts uncovered through an employment screening to make it's hiring selections, the more a candidate will feel obligated to be honest about their past. Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:08:00 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/what_stage_in_the_hiring_process_are_criminal_background_checks_necessary.htmlFri, 29 Jul 2011 10:07:03 CST - A business is only as good as the employees it hires. If you think you have a competent hiring strategy, you may have to reconsider. The latest dip back into the recent economic recession is not just a concern for maintaining the employees you already have, but its preventing long term costs towards the employees you'll have in the future. The latest hiring strategies will not only improve a system you already have in place for hiring new applicants, but it can also create a new forum in which you communicate with all of your employees. When an employer is given the task of hiring one or more new employees, they usually try to set a level of professionalism to set the atmosphere that all applicants will feel the need to adhere to. While this tactic is commendable, it can also create a facade a distrustful applicant can use to their advantage. An applicant who has practice lying or pretending will have no problem creating a profile that would impress any company. To find out what a candidate is really made of, you have to get personal. Questioning an applicant with inviting conversation about themselves or relating personal stories of your own will put an honest applicant at ease, and create noticeable tension in a dishonest one. This tension can then be matched to information found through an employment verification. A company can then know if the tension came from the fact that the candidate is dishonest about his/her background, or was perhaps just nervous about the interview itself and has the skills and background to match the position. This is not to say that a candidate's personality should take major precedent over the hiring decision, in fact, quite the opposite. Creating an open and relaxed environment will set a standard to how an applicant should appear to be, but an applicant's personality can only mean so much. To really discover how a candidate would function in your business, most employmentadvisers suggest creating a skills only based interview session. This way, you get to see the personality of an applicant while also not letting it cloud your view of how skilled they are in the position in question. To complete a well-run interview, an employer must always run a background check on their favorite candidates to find any fraudulent information. So many companies still make the mistake of simply trusting a candidate at face value, which adds up re-hiring costs and drops your company's professionalism in the hiring community. An employment screening helps to separate those who will fit, and those who won't, and it is desiged to save you money in the long run. Fri, 29 Jul 2011 10:07:03 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/advances_in_hiring_and_background_checks_for_the_modern_economy.htmlWed, 20 Jul 2011 05:07:20 CST - Job creation can be a good and a bad thing for many companies. On one hand, job creation within a company means growth, and in an uneven economy this is something to be proud of. On the other hand, hiring can be a costly and time consumingendeavourif done improperly. It seems as easy as sending out a job description, waiting for candidates, and then hiring the most qualified, yet we all know there is so much more to the process. One of the most important things to remember while hiring is to not underestimate the complications that can, and will, arise if certain measures are not taken. Here are a few tips to keep hiring productive and cost efficient: Before a company even releases a job out to the public, they have to be absolutely sure they know what qualifications they're looking for. Many companies feel its important to add a lot of additions to a job description, such as "Bi-Lingual a plus" "Knowing Quickbooks is a plus". From their perspective they are increasing the odds of finding a well rounded candidate, but too many of these add-on requirements will actually decrease the number of interested candidates. Many qualified individuals will be deterred from a job description if they don't fit every detail expected, believing that someone else surely will. If you create a set of standards to intricate for anyone to have, you will never keep the interest of candidates who are very well qualified in other areas. Don't trust a candidate just by their cover letter. For most applicants, a cover letter can be the area that will capture the interest of an employer. Employers love cover letters because it gives them an edited version of an candidate that they can asses much faster than a resume, and potential employees love them because it gives them a forum for expressing their interest in a job. Unfortunately, many applicants use a cover letter as a prop to deter employers away from an indicator in their resume that could disqualify them from a position. It may be a long process to look over every candidates resume thoroughly, but it will definitely save much more time and cost than if you hire someone who cannot perform the duties. Don't set a company up to be lied to. Its unfortunate that resume fraud has become such a common practice, but there are ways to prevent it. A company that hires only on interviews and resumes without performing a background check or employment screening is setting themselves up to be lied to. Companies, like Liberty Alliance,will work at a fast pace to provide a vital profile to an applicant in question. This type of due diligence can help decrease the costs of hiring the wrong person, and make sure things are done right the first time. Wed, 20 Jul 2011 05:07:20 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/how_to_cut_hiring_time_and_costs_in_half_with_employment_screening.htmlTue, 19 Jul 2011 11:07:31 CST - Small business owners are presented with challenges. There is a certain level of stress that comes with owning and operating a small business. Once success is achieved there can be a little room to breathe, but the stressors of the overwhelming task of maintaining a business continue to be great. In order to take some of the stress off of themselves, small business owners need to make the right hires. Obviously, one of the keys is to know what is on an employees background check. But once employees are hired, owners need to find creative ways to reward top performance. This helps to keep employees motivated and pushing to be the best at their trade. It is important, especially in a small business environment, to keep the rewards coming throughout the year, not just one time. Prior success may have been noted through an employment verification, but to keep success current, owners and managers need to be looking for ways to help employees feel appreciated at all times. Acknowledging employees in front of their peers is a positive way to draw them out and make them feel like they are contributing as a part of the team. An employment screening can provide information about the past and make sure the hire is successful, but a positive workplace filled with reinforcing praise can make quite a difference towards continued success. Tue, 19 Jul 2011 11:07:31 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/employees_hired_with_a_background_check_are_worth_rewarding.htmlMon, 18 Jul 2011 12:07:30 CST - In todays job market, recruiters are tasked with not only identifying talent but also the perfect fit for a company in a time where resumes saturate every companys job advertisement. As difficult as this may be, recruiters must help companys develop a very direct idea of the person they want, and then meet the task with finding that specific candidate. One of the biggest issues at hand is for a recruiter to find talent that can be retained. The task of searching and re-searching for talent because of turnover can be quite costly for any company. The last thing a business, whether large or small, wants to do is spend an excess amount of money on recruiting when it could have been done right the first time. An employment screening is effective in identifying the attributes a company is looking for. While a recruiter may screen applicants before sending them on, the piece of the hiring process that is vital to complete is the background check. Far too many companies take the advice of the recruiter, run a candidate through an interview process and make a hire before any consideration is given to what is in the employees past. Things such as a credit report or criminal searches can provide a lot of information as to the type of person a company is getting ready to hire. While recruiters have the task of finding talent, a background check provides the necessary information for the best scenario of employee retention. Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:07:30 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/recruiters_and_background_checks_make_an_effective_combination.htmlFri, 15 Jul 2011 04:07:53 CST - We have heard recently of the recession ending and jobs being created. Unfortunately, this may not be the case. As the Fed scrambles to figure out what needs to be done to create jobs, the many jobless continue to receive unemployment benefits, check job boards, receive an occasional interview and hope that at some point things can turn around. With numbers continuing to be bleak and job growth projections moving from 3.3 percent to 2.9 percent, both companies and job seekers need to be wondering when and if things will improve. With joblessness still continuing to plague the country, people have to make decisions with regards to homes, credit cards and other sources of debt in the period of just getting by. For the HR professional, its valuable to identify the important things on a background check. In times with so many struggling as joblessness continues, personal debt continues to rise. It becomes the task of hiring manager to determine whether or not that debt found on a credit report will impact the job they are hiring for. For a job seeker, this time of searching can be a time to make sure there is nothing negative that might be found in an employment screening, and if there is, take the opportunity to try to clear up anything that might be false or incorrect. A background check can often times mean the difference between gaining a position and continuing to be unemployed. Its important for candidates to do their own due diligence to make sure the picture a prospective employer gains through an employment screening is the correct one. Fri, 15 Jul 2011 04:07:53 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/the_challenges_presented_by_the_recession_signals_a_need_for_employment_screening.htmlThu, 14 Jul 2011 11:07:45 CST - The decision to hire independent contractors vs. employees carries with it both advantages and disadvantages. Hiring independent contractors can reduce payroll taxes and other expenses associated with employees. Companies can also avoid such things as the FLSA and FMLA and can often find it easier and less risky to terminate the relationship. Something that employers need to understand is how to classify an independent contractor vs. an employee. If this understanding is unclear, an employer might want to verify through the IRS what exactly constitutes a contractor vs. an employee. One thing that spans both the hiring of an independent contractor or an employee is the need to perform an employment screening. It might be a specialized task a company is hiring for, or a general role. Whatever the case, a background check can provide answers to the questions of just how this applicant will help a company. An employment verification can provide a look into the prior employment activity of the individual, while a criminal search can uncover anything that might be deemed detrimental to success as new hire. It is imperative that both independent contractors and employees are screened and evaluated prior to being extended an offer of employment. Thu, 14 Jul 2011 11:07:45 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/independent_contractor_vs._employee_hire:_both_provide_reasons_for_an_employment_screening.htmlThu, 07 Jul 2011 11:07:09 CST - Recently, the Department of Commerce launched a new initiative called SelectUSA as a way to spur investment in U.S. based businesses by foreign investors. This shows an effort by the federal government to recognize an unemployment rate that is above 9% and is intended to create more jobs to alleviate the continued frustration over lack of employment opportunities. SelectUSA is intended to be a springboard to attract foreign investors, and will assist companies that have battled with the federal government regarding the use of foreign investors. The underlying statement is the acknowledgement that the economy of the U.S. needs to receive a boost, and if foreign investment in U.S. businesses is a way to provide this boost, then it needs to be done. By providing this opportunity to assist in the economic growth of companies, jobs will be created from the windfall of investment monies and renewed opportunities to reach out to foreign markets. As companies look to grow, the need for employment screening grows as well. A background check company like Liberty Alliance can offer services that include both foreign and domestic background checks. It is important to know who is being hired, and what he or she brings to a new position in a company. It is also important to know the business backgrounds of potential investors. An international screening can provide important information on both applicants and business partners and can assist companies in taking on risk in their efforts to conduct business deals with foreign entities. Thu, 07 Jul 2011 11:07:09 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/job_creation_assistance_means_a_need_for_employment_screening.htmlTue, 05 Jul 2011 10:07:41 CST - Temporary employees have been utilized for years as a low-risk solution for companies that are looking to find a full time candidate to fill a position. Due to the economy, the conversion rate from temp to permanent has been low because companies are looking at temps to stay in a temporary position. This is done so that, in the event of another down turn, companies have not put out the money needed to support a full time, permanent employee. This puts even more pressure on temporary employees to shine and get noticed. In an economy where jobs are scarce, landing a temp job can be an avenue to future employment, but there is also a need to stand out. Once the economy turns around, temporary employees know that if there is a future opportunity, they have to put in their best effort in each and every day. For the hiring company, the HR department is charged with selecting quality temporary employees and the managers are challenged with identifying future talent based on what they are provided. Employment screening solutions are available through Liberty Alliance for temporary agencies. These applicants have background checks run that are equivalent to those companies that are hiring direct. It is important for a temporary agency to know the information that exists through an employment verification, a criminal search or a civil search. This information can be helpful to the company at which they are assigned, and can further influence a future hiring decision if their background check reveals a past that is exactly what the company is looking for. Tue, 05 Jul 2011 10:07:41 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/employment_screening_can_assist_companies_in_hiring_temporary_employees.htmlFri, 01 Jul 2011 06:07:23 CST - Social media such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter have become a useable tool by people looking to network and market their skills to recruiters and potential employers. Jobs are now posted within networking groups, and this is a tool used by many to find employment. A new avenue for recruiting is the use of online gaming as a marketing and recruiting tool. Marriott International Inc. is in the process of developing a game that will be utilized by people via Facebook. The hope is that this game, unlike other simulation games utilized by millions on Facebook, will provide a tool for recruiters to target potential employees for the Marriott hotel chains. With the potential of 50,000 new hotel positions this year alone, Marriott hopes this recruiting tool provides another avenue for finding people that are a right fit for the industry and for their company. Finding the recruits is of course the first task. Narrowing the field is an entirely different process, and one of the things that can help weed out the undesirables is a quality background check. The process of employment screening is designed to take potential recruits and provide companies a look into a persons past so that an informed decision can be made. Taking an applicant from an online expert into the real world of business and operations is something that is left up to the experts in the field in which the hiring is taking place. A background check is a piece of the puzzle, but an important piece that needs to be done right as yet another part of the recruiting process. Fri, 01 Jul 2011 06:07:23 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/recruiting_games_are_a_new_tool_for_companies_looking_to_hire.htmlThu, 30 Jun 2011 10:06:48 CST - Many companies that are looking to fill positions want to do so quickly, without taking the time to thoroughly examine a candidate. This occurs when there is a specific need that has to be filled or things will start falling through the cracks, or it might just be that the company feels its culture is one that will be a fit for anyone because it is seen from the inside as easy going and easy to learn. The last thing a company wants is to make a hire, only to fire the person because the time was not taken to ensure everything was going to fall into place. Hiring is often a gamble, but companies need to take the time to do it right. In addition to background checks, there needs to be a clear understanding of the job that is attempting to be filled. The job description needs to be up to date, the core competencies need to be clearly laid out for success, and the departmental goals need to be understood so that a good fit can be found. After these things are in place, typically the last part for many companies in a hiring process is the background check. An employment screening is the last but often most important piece for a company making a hiring decision. The results that come from criminal searches or an employment verification can make or break an applicants ability to gain employment. A criminal record that is uncovered, or a falsified degree that is found through an education verification can mean the difference between a successful hire or a quick fire. The important thing is learning information about applicants prior to extending an offer. The last thing a company wants to do is expend the energy and money on firing and then re-hiring for a position. An employment screening helps to do it right the first time. Thu, 30 Jun 2011 10:06:48 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/employment_screening_helps_companies_to_hire_slow_and_hire_correctly.htmlWed, 29 Jun 2011 09:06:31 CST - One of the most unfortunate jobs of Human Resource Managers is the need to deal with conflict. While conflict is often associated with a negative connotation, it can also be an opportunity for HR personnel to coach and manage performance. Shying away from conflict in the workplace is often an easier way to handle things, but you can end up missing positive opportunities to bring about corrective action which might benefit an employee in the long run. HR policies are put into place for one reason: To make sure everyone knows the rules, plays by the rules, and reduces the number of arguments and disputes. Conflict is inevitable. When you put people together from varied backgrounds, even if they are focused on the same common goal, conflict can arise. The important thing to know is how to deal with that conflict once it arises. An employment screening can shed light into a persons past employment, as well as a persons personal life and attributes. Obtaining reference verifications from both personal and professional areas can help examine an individuals ability to function in the environment you are looking to hire them for. It can also provide a glimpse into the personality of a potential hire, which can help a hiring manager know whether or not the applicant is one that might cause conflict, or at the very least, be open to coaching and growth so that conflict can be avoided. HR Managers spend a majority of their time managing conflict. The due diligence provided through a background check can help remove some of the uncertainty from hiring. It can provide insight into potential issues or positive attributes that will influence job performance and the ability to work with others. Wed, 29 Jun 2011 09:06:31 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/employment_screening_can_help_organizational_conflict.htmlTue, 28 Jun 2011 10:06:00 CST - While there is a lot of discussion these days about workplace transformation that creates a workplace focused around balance, the bottom line for many companies is that they are just simply looking to get the job done. Many businesses have had to make the decision to cut costs, which included letting go of employees. This, in turn, has placed more strain on the existing workers to pick up the tasks abandoned by those that have been laid off. When employees are feeling stressed in their jobs, this can lead to unhappiness which then can start planting seeds in the minds of employees that the grass might just be greener if his or her skill set was taken elsewhere. Unhappiness in a job can equal turnover, so if companies arent ready to pay the high cost of retention and are willing to gamble with new hires to replace needed workers, they need to be ready to receive eager job applicants. This is where a background check can come in to play. With so many people out of work, it is important for companies looking to hire to be ready to examine a potential employees background thoroughly. An employment screening offers various ranges of background examination, but can look into an applicants employment history via employment verification; education history via education verification; or criminal history via a criminal search. The important thing is not to skimp on the depth of a background check, but be as thorough as possible so that your next hire can be one that will stay with your company for years to come. Tue, 28 Jun 2011 10:06:00 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/a_background_check_can_identify_employees_that_fit.htmlMon, 27 Jun 2011 09:06:55 CST - The ways in which applicants choose to promote themselves to companies has vastly changed in recent years, yet most companies hiring strategies have remained the same. In the recent economy that is slowly healing from its recession, job creation has become crucial, however what is even more crucial is that the jobs created are not positions that applicants will be likely to lose. Achieving this requires measures taken by employers to ensure that both the new jobs advertised are necessary and that their hiring success rates are high. One of the most common mistakes employers make when advertising for jobs is being too specific about the qualifications asked of applicants. Companies use it as a strategy to weed out the less qualified candidates, but the truth is that having standards almost no applicants can claim to have will discourage hiring for some and provoke the rest to embellish these attributes on their resume. For instance, if a candidate knows two of the eight software programs your company is requesting that an employee knows, a candidate will most likely lie about the rest of the programs and claim to be proficient in the programs they do know. An employment verification can help provide a window into the applicants prior employment, which can help weed out those who are lying on a resume. A habit most companies have when hiring is to test applicants on some areas of their job specifications, but ignore the rest. For instance, many employees know that they should be ready to submit to drug testing at a job that requires them to work with the public, yet most are confident with lying on their resume about their education status as it will be rarely checked. In order to use an employment screening system successfully in a company, an employer must use its capabilities to their full potential and create a level of excellence applicants will know to strive for. Mon, 27 Jun 2011 09:06:55 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/how_to_update_your_hiring_strategy_with_employment_screening.htmlFri, 24 Jun 2011 06:06:34 CST - The practice of using background checks and employment screening when hiring an applicant often varies among companies. Some businesses background check all of their employees, some only check lower level positions, and some don't check an applicant's background at all. Most companies know the advantages to checking an employees background before they hire, but few know how much this process could save their budget costs. If you have a large number of employees in one level of your business, it makes sense to use background checks as a way of managing applicants when you most likely wont have the time to give attention to every individual on their own. In recent studies, financial advisers have found that more than 40% of resumes come up as fraudulent when checked by an employment screening system, and many companies could not handle the cost of firing so many employees later on. Corporate executives are some of the most highly paid individuals in the world, yet their credentials and backgrounds are checked much less often than an employee in a starter position. An executive or a CEO are always under the scrutiny of a corporate board to perform to a certain standard, so it may make sense to some that their credentials and employment history don't need to be checked as closely as other employees through an education or employment verification. This may be true in theory, yet the low percentage of CEO firings suggests otherwise. Severance fees and other costs could cost companies millions, even billions, with just one firing. With so much of a business's budget on the line, it should be a priority for every employer to perform a background check every time they begin to hire, no matter what pay grade the position is. Fri, 24 Jun 2011 06:06:34 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/when_background_checks_are_necessary.htmlTue, 21 Jun 2011 11:06:36 CST - How Will Employment Screening Lower Your Spending Costs? As the employment rates are slowly beginning to decline again after the 2009 recession, keeping new hires and maintaining secure jobs is more important than ever. Poor employments rates don't just hurt applicants, it can cost a company a huge portion of their budget. In times such as these, applicants are using the opportunity to use resume fraud to gain employment, and many are following suit. The more applicants feel as though they can lie to employers, the more employers must increase its firings after unsuccessful hiring, and this in turn will lead to less new jobs. Cost effective strategies are in everyone's best interest, and here's how to get them. Don't Leave Out The Most Important Factor When Hiring Some companies base their hiring on good applications or good interviews, but most hire based on a combination of both. A good resume will get an employee in the door, but a great interview will secure them the position. Once a company is satisfied with both of these elements, the hiring process can begin. This is such a standard procedure, yet has a gaping flaw that is costing American businesses billions every year: there is no verification of the information given by the applicant. Many companies are beginning to evolve their hiring policies to include employment screening, yet many have yet to utilize this tool and are chalking up their poor hiring rates on chance. Don't Just Count On "The Employer's Instinct" Some companies have taken the initiative when it comes to hiring, but many still find themselves with less than desirable results. Why? Employers are not using these background check techniques in a consistent manner. Some businesses use them only when they don't feel secure with an employee, or when the position is the lower rate of income in the corporation. Many employers hire in trustedacquaintancesand don't feel the need to verify a resume. Overlooking applicants searching for higher paying jobs and who are trusted associates will only increase a company's re-hire cost and send a message in the hiring community that you do not check for resume fraud. Employment screening is necessary every time a company hires, and staying consistent with this process will eventually get your business an outstanding hiring record. Tue, 21 Jun 2011 11:06:36 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/employment_screening_and_the_cost_of_hiring.htmlFri, 17 Jun 2011 09:06:45 CST - In todays multi-media driven world, information can be gathered about potential candidates with only limited effort. Whether through social networking sites or an employment screening, employers can gather a breadth of information. The concern, of course, is how this information is disseminated and used. The FCRA has strict rules over gathering information for the purposes of a background check. Every state has its own laws in place regarding what can and cannot be used in an employment screening process. Candidates must sign a release for a company to conduct a criminal background check or to gather employment verification information. Some would argue that the information gathered may not be relevant to the job at hand, thus creating a question about its validity in an employment decision. The same goes for information received from looking at a persons social networking sites. Many companies only look for the negatives and utilize these against a candidate, rather than finding the positives that can help to bolster a candidate towards the top of the pool. There are a few things to keep in mind as companies go through a hiring process. First, know your state laws surrounding job applications and background checks. A uniform application may not be suitable for every state, so make sure it fits applicable state laws and complies with FCRA regulations. Second, make sure interview questions are standard for all applicants so that an equal opportunity is created for all potential employees. Lastly, make sure applicants understand the companys specific requirements for background checks, including social media. The one sure way to alleviate concern over the use of information gathered through an employment screening process is to utilize a company like Liberty Alliance that specializes in background checks. A reputable company will know the applicable laws for applicants from all 50 states, and will ensure information reported is factual and correct. Utilizing Liberty Alliance provides companies with confidence that their background check process is in line with FCRA regulations, and provides candidates with a fair opportunity across the board. Fri, 17 Jun 2011 09:06:45 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/concerns_over_information_gathered_through_employment_screening.htmlWed, 15 Jun 2011 08:06:44 CST - The use of credit reports in an employment screening process has been in the news lately. In a time in which many people may have been late on a credit payment or accumulated credit card debt due to a layoff or work stoppage, there is a growing concern that companies will utilize the information found in a credit report unfairly against an applicant. Many states have taken steps to restrict the use of credit reports for employment purposes. Washington, Illinois, Maryland, Hawaii and Oregon have already put restrictions on the use of credit reports. Most recently, a bill has been put forth in Ohio that would restrict companies in their use of credit reports as well. For companies that violate the restrictions covered by this bill, they would be in violation of the law and subject to a first degree misdemeanor. As more and more states consider putting forth legislation like this, companies should consult with an attorney and review laws in their state to ensure compliance when conducting a pre-employment background check. It is also important to utilize a background check company like Liberty Alliance that stays up to date on the latest laws surrounding credit reports. Wed, 15 Jun 2011 08:06:44 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/credit_reports_and_employment_screening.htmlThu, 09 Jun 2011 03:06:34 CST - When companies make hiring decisions, they want to believe they are hiring not only the best fit for their company, but also a top industry specific performer. The goal in hiring is to find those people that will bring a company success and that each employee will do their part to as a dedicated team member. If employees arent the right fit, a company cant survive. One of the main concerns about employee retention often circles around money. For todays employees however, there is more to a job than just how much it pays. During the recent recession, in order to make ends meet, many people had to take lesser positions due to layoffs or company closures. As the recession continues to turn around, those same people are looking for positions that match their prior career. If some of these companies had conducted employment verifications, they would have been able to hire the talent necessary to maintain their organization and not be faced with people leaving to look for bigger and better opportunities. An employment screening can assist companies in identifying key talent that will fit best. Many people like new challenges, and so providing challenging opportunities for those that want them helps to retain top talent. Work-life balance is another key. Employees in todays work force want to work for companies that provide them opportunities to maintain a solid work-life balance. This encourages opportunities to decrease work related stress with non-work related activities. Hiring the right talent is important for any organization. Conducting a background check can provide a very clear picture of potential employees. Liberty Alliance leaves no stone left unturned by offering several different types of searches and verifications. Liberty Alliance can put a package together that suits the needs of any company looking to make the right hiring decisions. Thu, 09 Jun 2011 03:06:34 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/employment_screening_can_help_identify_the_right_talent_for_your_organization.htmlWed, 08 Jun 2011 11:06:42 CST - The primary purpose of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is simple. It exists to ensure fairness and accuracy of credit reporting for consumers, including employees. While the underlying purpose is simple, the FCRA clearly outlines rules that companies must follow when conducting background checks. Many companies do not understand the intricacies of the FCRA when it comes to employment screening, and whether done intentionally or by mistake, failure to comply with FCRA guidelines can open a company up to potential legal action. One of the most important points is that a prospective or current employee must provide authorization for a background check to be conducted. Liberty Alliance offers its clients release authorization forms that are specifically written for both criminal background checks and credit reports. It is advisable that these forms are used rather than going through the hassle of creating something new. These forms comply with FCRA guidelines and are provided to give our clients peace of mind that their background check is legal and compliant with FCRA regulations. There are two things to keep in mind when dealing with release and authorization forms. First, these forms must be separate from a job application. The FCRA requires that employers present the disclosure to the prospective employee in a document that is separate and contains only the disclosure. The bottom line: If you are unsure about your compliance in this area, utilize a company like Liberty Alliance to provide you with the proper forms needed to conduct the background check. Second, many companies run yearly background checks on their employees; however some do not maintain quality files on employees. It is imperative that HR personnel do not make assumptions about what is contained in a current employees file with regards to a release and authorization. If unsure about compliance in this area, provide the employee with a new release and authorization form. Finally, there can be additional state or local laws that impact your background check process. It is important to ensure you are aware of those laws and speak with an attorney in your area. Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:06:42 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/the_importance_of_compliance_in_employment_screening.htmlTue, 07 Jun 2011 03:06:08 CST - While the practice of I-9 Certification is not new, the use of The Department of Homeland Securitys E-Verify system has become increasingly utilized in the past several years. E-Verify is an internet based, free program run by the Department of Homeland Security that compares information from an employees I-9 to data from U.S. government records. The E-Verify system has been the focal point of controversy over the last several months, most notably in The State of Arizona. Law makers in Arizona have decided that all employers are to utilize E-Verify as a step to ensure employees are legal to work in the United States. This state is at the forefront of questions surrounding the use of E-Verify and its legality, but it is not alone. What is seemingly overlooked is that fact that 10 other states have policies in place for companies to utilize or to begin to utilize E-Verify within the next couple of years. Mississippi, Rhode Island, South Carolina are currently requiring E-Verify to be used for all levels of business, both private and public. Georgias model puts this in to practice for all types of business by 2013. Colorado, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Utah and Missouri currently require all public employees or contractors to be verified through E-Verify. Liberty Alliance has been integrated with E-Verify for over eight years, and can handle any companies I-9 Certification needs nationwide. This is just one more step in background check procedures and can cause confusion for companies that are unclear on how to handle this type of verification. Liberty Alliance is up to date on all of the state and federal laws regarding I-9 and E-Verify compliance. Utilizing Liberty Alliance for your employment screening needs ensures that this portion of the verification process is handled correctly. Tue, 07 Jun 2011 03:06:08 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/e-verify_is_becoming_a_standard_for_employment_screening.htmlSat, 04 Jun 2011 12:06:28 CST - U.S. employers are in a state of transition in regards to their job creation and hiring prodecures. Many companies are discovering that the older ways of hiring employees is becoming less and less successful. Why? Most companies do not utilize the employment screening technology available to them. The overflowing amount of information available to the public about potential employees and their backgrounds may seemsufficient, but a lack of qualified resources could not only impede your hiring, it could also put your business in a great deal of legal trouble. The Fair Credit Reporting Act was created to monitor and regulate the use of credit reports in verifying the status of an employee or consumer. Upholding this act works to benefit both parties. It provides a level of trust to employers while also keeping a potential employees rights in check. While most companies would like to comply with these standards, few know the right way to go about it. Many times a company will either lean on the more cautious side and will be less likely to check an applicant's background, or they will violate the Fair Credit Reporting Act unknowingly and open their company to potentially damaging litigation. Luckily, the difficulty of finding the right balance of background checkscan be resolved easily. Employment screening businesses are skilled in working with these standards to provide an efficient and productive method to finding the best candidates for any business. Using a specialized screening company will not only prevent employment mistakes, it will also help your business create a comprehensive guide to hiring that employers could use repeatedly and successfully. Sat, 04 Jun 2011 12:06:28 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/failing_to_perform_a_background_check_and_comply_with_the_fair_credit_reporting_act_could_cost_more_than_you_think.htmlThu, 02 Jun 2011 01:06:55 CST - If you need a sign that the economy is making improvements, take a look at the job boards. The strategic map for many HR professionals has been riddled with ways to achieve more with less over the past several years. The task before them has been to decide how to maintain a functional yet creative staff rather than who can be hired to add to an already creative mix of employees. As can be seen from the job boards, job listings are on the rise, which is good news for decision makers, particularly in six major industries. From health care and retail, to IT, financial services, transportation and accounting, there are signs of significant opportunities. Obviously, as executives in other industries look at the increase in prospective jobs in these areas, there is a glimmer of hope that the economy will continue to turn and hiring can return to pre-recession levels. Employment screening is a necessity when a company hires new personnel, however it becomes even more imperative when there are large volumes of people to be hired. In the case of healthcare professionals, a professional license verification is necessary to make sure a person carries the necessary credentials to carry out the tasks of a job. For companies looking to hire IT professionals, there may be a desire to ensure their school or training is up to the level they indicate on a resume. By conducting an education verification, this information can be verified and give a company peace of mind in their decision. There are many factors that go into hiring personnel. Recruiters and hiring managers have the criteria laid out and want to ensure the best hire is made for the company they represent. A background check is one piece of the puzzle, but an integral part of making an informed decision. http://bit.ly/fxQink Thu, 02 Jun 2011 01:06:55 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/a_rise_in_job_listings_leads_to_more_employment_screening_needs.htmlTue, 31 May 2011 06:05:00 CST - The unemployed are facing a difficult road ahead. Not since World War II have we seen the number of jobless persons that presently exists. Forty percent of the nations unemployed have been out of work for over a year. Companies that are hiring are not making it easy on this demographic to re-enter the work force and are letting it be known that they will not hire the unemployed. More and more companies are looking to hire people that are currently active in a job, and are staying away from those that are unemployed. The argument made is that those who are currently employed are up to date on all technological aspects of their jobs. Those that have been out of work have fallen behind on their skills, and, as a result, have become less marketable. This creates a perfect argument for the need for employment screening. If companies are concerned about hiring out of date, unemployed workers, they can perform an employment verification to find out just what skill level the prospective employee was at before he or she was laid off. Some companies that fear hiring someone that is now in excessive debt because of a lay off can run an applicants credit report to see if there may be some risk involved with making the hire. These and other background checks can provide up to date information on applicants, and can help to open up opportunities across the board for all workers, whether currently employed or unemployed, and give employers peace of mind that they are making the right hiring decision. http://ti.me/m4hMev Tue, 31 May 2011 06:05:00 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/employment_screening_for_the_unemployed.htmlFri, 27 May 2011 10:05:13 CST - One of the concerns that job-seekers have is what information is presented on his or her background check. There can often be errors on credit reports, or a positive criminal match that was uncovered during an employment screening that can lead to adverse action being taken against a candidate even if the information discovered is not connected to them in any way. A quality background check company will accurately report information and ensure that what the employer receives is true and correct information. Unfortunately, there are those background check companies that do not have procedures in place to rule out false information coming from an employment screening. There are two ways that an applicant can verify what is on his or her background check. The first would be to ask the potential hiring company for a copy of the information. By law, if an applicant requests this document, a hiring company must provide this information. The second is to conduct a personal background check. There are many companies, including Liberty Alliance, that offer this service. Unfortunately, things such as DMV records or credit history cannot be attained via a personal background check, but information that comes from such things as criminal searches or civil searches will appear on this check. A personal DMV record can be obtained directly by the person inquiring from the DMV, and a credit history can be received from one of the credit bureaus. These can be ordered once a year at no cost to the consumer. Once the background check is received, whether from the company or from the personal background check, the applicant should look for any mistakes that might appear and work to get them changed. It is imperative that an applicant contact the prospective employer if any mistakes are found. The employer must then work with an applicant to make sure these things are fixed through the background check company. Fri, 27 May 2011 10:05:13 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/personal_employment_screening.htmlThu, 26 May 2011 02:05:17 CST - The traditional company that maintains all operations in one centralized location is being challenged by virtual companies. There are benefits to both, but there are also challenges that each face in their daily operational procedures. What is becoming more apparent is that some companies are working to create a hybrid, where there is a centralized brick and mortar location, but the company has a large percentage of virtual employees. In todays global society, virtual companies are becoming more in demand. Virtual companies provide flexibility that has never been seen before, and this is what appeals to even the most stalwart Brick and Mortar Companies as they look to expand outside of their norm. The challenges faced by Brick and Mortar Companies are the same that have been seen throughout the development of corporate America. There is, of course, the need to rent or buy office space. This can be a large cost for some companies. Depending on the nature of the business, there is a need to purchase warehouse or showroom space. While these are not intrinsic to only bricks and mortar, they are issues that need to be faced. For Virtual Companies, there is a lack of face to face communication. This can make communication difficult, and brings up issues of employee accountability. Another matter is time zone differences. This can present complications, and takes some adjustment of work and life habits so that this issue is eliminated. Whether bricks and mortar or virtual, there are shared issues that span the realm of the business world. From employment screenings to cash flow to market identification, there are elements that need to be in place to make any company, regardless of its makeup, successful. In order to provide the customer with the best service and product, hiring the right people is number one. A quality background check can provide a company with the knowledge that they have hired the right person for the job. An employment verification can provide specific background knowledge of the applicants prior work, while a criminal search will let a company know whether or not an employeecould potentially be a detriment to future performance. Thu, 26 May 2011 02:05:17 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/challenges_of_brick_and_mortar_companies_vs._virtual_companies.htmlTue, 24 May 2011 12:05:36 CST - Every state is provided the opportunity to define their labor laws. From terminations to doctors notes, these laws determine just how companies can handle their employees when it comes to adverse action. Employment screening is a tool that can be utilized to hopefully weed out anyone that would need to be terminated, and provide a company with a lasting employee/employer relationship. Knowing a persons past through a criminal search can alleviate the need to consider termination. Federal laws are in place to protect all persons from being fired based on age, sex, race, religion, national origin, or handicapping condition. With these things in mind, states create their employment laws which provide a guideline for how employers handle terminations. These same laws can also function as a tool for employees to build a case against wrongful termination. In California, there are some fairly common employee-employer actions that arent required by law. Employers and employees must be clear on these items listed below, as these are common causes or methods of terminating employment which have no recourse by an employee. Three Day, No-Call, No-Show. If an employee doesnt show up to work, it is up to each employer to consider how they will handle a no-show. There is no California law in place that dictates the number of days an employee has to miss before termination. Verbal And Then Written Warning. California is an at-will state, which means an employee can be terminated without any warning. There are actually no federal laws that require a certain number of warnings, either. Warnings, however, do create a sense of fairness and offers the employee to improve his or her performance. Mailing A Final Paycheck. If an employee quits with less than 72 hours notice, and makes the request to have a final paycheck mailed, there is no obligation from the employer, under California law, for the check to be mailed. The only legal issue that comes into play is the need for the employer to hold the paycheck at the location paychecks are issued so that the terminated employee can pick it up. Severance Pay. As California is an at-will state, there is no requirement for wages to be paid beyond the hours that are actually worked by an employee. Typically, the belief is that there should be no less than two weeks severance pay. Californias at-will status eliminates this need. Doctors Note. If an employee has suffered an illness, the typical request from an employer is to have the employee provide a note from a doctor to verify their absence. In California, this type of note, while asked for, is not a guarantee that an employer will hold a position for an employee. Tue, 24 May 2011 12:05:36 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/california_labor_law_myths_and_employment_screening.htmlMon, 23 May 2011 08:05:30 CST - When creating a flexible work culture, it becomes more about changing the way of thinking and working rather than just a change in schedule. Flexibility in the workplace means helping employees make quality contributions to the business and manage their personal lives with a little more freedom than they may have enjoyed in other positions. One of the keys to achieving total buy in to this type of corporate shift is to make sure employees are engaged in the process. More than this is the effective ability of management to help initiate and foster the change. Proper trainings should be offered to management on facilitating this type of transformation that provide them with the tools in which they can excel in a time of transition. The greatest key to moving a company from a standard corporate ideology to a flexible work culture is to ensure policies, programs and resources are updated to inform employees about what is available. Flexibility must become a buzz word, and the organization needs to buy into this ideal from top to bottom. As mentioned above, employee buy in to the process is paramount, and as employees are newly hired, employment screening is a key to making sure the right type of employees are put in place. An employment verification can provide a keen insight to a persons work history and give a hiring manager the foundational knowledge that is needed to identify the proper fit for the organization. Mon, 23 May 2011 08:05:30 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/employment_screening_helps_to_support_a_flexible_work_culture.htmlFri, 20 May 2011 06:05:36 CST - One of the problems when using buzzwords like transforming corporate culture or new corporate identity is that an assumption is made by many that whats good for one company can be utilized by others. While certain aspects of corporate transformation can be translated from one company to the next, Human Resource Managers or those charged with creating a new company ethos need to look within their own context to create a model for change. Every organization has its own specific goals, as well as its own set of difficulties. Workplace flexibility is a difficult transformation, and the hope is that working with those company goals and difficulties will create a situation in which flexibility helps to achieve the stated goals and ease some of the difficulties that are being faced. Flexibility is created to help employees, and as employees become more attuned to the changes, the organization as a whole will become more effective in its work and production. During and after the process of creating a more flexible workplace, hiring managers become attuned to the types of employees the company is looking to hire as it looks to the future. Employment screening becomes an integral part of this process because it helps to maintain the new vision. Companies want to ensure that through employment verification, they gain an understanding that the person they want to hire can thrive in a flexible work environment. A past that is uncovered through a criminal background check can also help influence decision makers, and helps hiring managers to see if a prospective employees past fits with the companys future direction. Fri, 20 May 2011 06:05:36 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/defining_flexibility_for_your_company_with_employment_screening.htmlThu, 19 May 2011 11:05:12 CST - There is a shift in the traditional culture of business, one that goes beyond employment screening. This shift is towards creating a more flexible workplace. The realization is that as business takes on a more global outlook, the ways in which results are achieved and the hours needed to achieve those results has drastically changed. With a new generation of employees coming into the work force, a generation that carries a vastly different understanding of what it means to be successful in business and in life, it behooves companies to examine their culture and see if its time to make some changes. While the shift in corporate culture toward more flexibility benefits both men and women, the driving force behind this type of movement are women, or more specifically moms. Women no longer want to opt out of the professional world because of responsibilities with children and family. Conversely, men want to have the ability to spend more time with children and create more of a work/life balance. There is a desire to work, but it comes with the understanding that in order to get and maintain vital employees, businesses must make the changes that benefit a new age of workers. Even with a more flexible workplace and creating a culture that people want to be a part of, the need for a quality background check remains and in some ways becomes even more important. The more flexible a company looks from the outside, the more desirous it becomes for people to gain employment there. Resume fraud, and those things that can be found through employment screening are an even more important part of staffing a company as we move into a new and more flexible corporate future. Thu, 19 May 2011 11:05:12 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/the_flexible_workplace:_a_step_into_the_future.htmlWed, 18 May 2011 03:05:12 CST - In a time in which often times there is a fine line between what is and is not considered discrimination, many employers are adding drug testing to their list of dont when considering employment screening for prospective employees. The concern is that while employers will want to avoid hiring someone with a history of drug use, they may face accusations of discrimination if refusing employment, particularly if the person is a rehabilitated drug addict and is deemed disabled under the guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, however, has ruled that strict drug use policies that bar former addicts from employment are not in violation of any laws. Both the ADA and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) prohibit any sort of hiring discrimination against a person who has successfully been rehabilitated from a drug addiction. There have been instances of people being refused employment due to failing a drug testing requirement. After rehabilitation, they have been refused employment a second time by the same company. These have been met with a lawsuit backed by the ADA and FEHA claiming discrimination against recovering addicts. The Court of Appeals disagrees with the ADA and FEHA, and has stated that due to a prior failed drug test, whether a person suffers from addiction or is a recreational drug user, they can be refused employment. The Court states that the failed drug test is the event that triggered the action of the company, not the applicants addiction. Even if an applicant passes every aspect of the background check but fails a drug test and reapplies, he or she can be refused employment a second time without any recourse against the company doing the hiring. (Lopez v. Pacific Maritime Association, 9th Cir. Court of Appeals No. 09-55698, 2011) Wed, 18 May 2011 03:05:12 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/pre-employment_drug_tests_do_not_discriminate.htmlWed, 11 May 2011 06:05:43 CST - Hiring success rates can often be a source of contention or of pride for any given business. If a new hire turns out to be a profitable employee, a company feels confidant in their process. If not, then they tend to blame the factors that are out of their control. What every business needs to know is that successful hiring is completely within reach given the right tools. Here are four of the most well received hiring methods in the employment market. 1.) Decrease the amount of potential hires Many HR departments create a wide variety of interviewees when hiring because they believe it will increase their chances of finding the best candidate. Though it may seem logical to create a long list of applicants to choose from, it actually decreases the chances of making the best choice in an employee. If you have 20 people to choose from, you will likely skim past the details of each applicant that are necessary to remember when finding a good fit for your business. Choosing from a smaller number of candidates will force you to focus more on their qualifications and understand them as an employee. 2.) Don't just trust the interviewer's instinct An interviewer is chosen for their task because of their ability to find the most suitable candidate for a job, yet many rely too heavily on their impression of a candidate rather than their skill set. A candidate can be very good ijn an interview, yet be completely wrong for the given position. Many studies also say that an interviewer will only pick the most qualified candidate less than 5% of the time if they base their decision on the interview. Don't place as much significance on the interview as you would the experience and qualifications of a candidate. 3.) Be Precise About Your Job Requirements If there's one thing both applicants and employers hate more than just about anything regarding hiring is when an applicant is brought in for an interview under false pretenses. Candidates hate it because they wasted their energy and work into aiming for a certain position, and employers hate that the process is made longer and more likely to be unsuccessful. The solution for both of these parties is to create an accurate skill list that a employee must have. Instead of using a vague term like "responsible" in a job description, say, "You need to have managed a team project". This way an applicant will know to present the information you're most interested in hearing. 4.) Don't leave any applicant data unchecked Many companies make the mistake of believing an applicant's resume without checking the facts. This method of hiring has the potential to lead an employer to offer positions to unqualified candidates, which can then create a loss of huge profits from poor results and re-hirings. Make it a company policy to check every statement on a candidates resume, especially the facts relating to education backgrounds, criminal records and previous employment. An employment screening will not only find the largest inaccuracies in a resume, but it will also find the information you may not know to look for, like length of employment time at a previous job or a particular character flaw that would disqualify a candidate. Wed, 11 May 2011 06:05:43 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/4_of_the_best_hiring_solutions_for_any_company_in_need_of_employment_screening.htmlWed, 11 May 2011 10:05:07 CST - In addition to employment screening, many companies are now utilizing pre-hire assessments to screen out applicants that just dont fit. One of the concerns brought about by utilizing these types of assessment tools is that it could significantly reduce the applicant pool, as applicants may be apprehensive about taking an assessment. The reality is that candidates dont mind it as much as some might think, and are interested in avoiding a bad job just as much as a company is interested in avoiding a bad hire. A criminal background check can identify issues in a persons past. A pre-employment assessment can judge just how well a prospective employee will fit not only within the job profile, but also within the company culture. Companies dont want someone that will disrupt an already effective operation. Hiring managers and decision makers want to know that the people they hire will be an asset to their team. From the candidates perspective, they want to know that they have a place with the company they are looking to gain a position with. With an education verification, an applicant will let the company know they completed the appropriate degree to provide them with the knowledge. Through the pre-hire assessments, an applicant will let the company know whether or not they want to work for them, either by their ability to pass the assessment, or through their realization that the company really isnt them. A quality background check and a pre-hire assessment can work together to help decision makers make the right choice. The importance is to make sure all bases are covered, so that hiring is done right the first time. Wed, 11 May 2011 10:05:07 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/pre-hire_assessments_are_a_necessity_for_todays_job_market.htmlTue, 10 May 2011 07:05:53 CST - While it seems that things are looking up where hiring is concerned, there are mixed signals being provided by the federal government and their statistical data. The positive news is that there were 244,000 jobs added in April across the United States. Much of this growth has been driven by the private sector. An average of 253,000 jobs have been added by private employers in the last three months, however, while this is good, there is a flipside to this news. While these numbers are good and show a definite upswing, the unemployment news continues to be staggering. In a recent survey, 190,000 fewer Americans were working in April than the previous month, and there was an increase in the unemployment rate to 9%, up .2% from March. Layoffs appear to continue in spite of efforts to turn thing around. While the two aforementioned statistics seem to be contradictory, trends do indicate that companies are loosening up on hiring, and it is expected to continue. With the hiring increase and the number of jobless individuals, companies will undoubtedly be inundated with applications, coming both from qualified persons and persons simply willing to say anything to get a job. The importance of employment screening should be a primary realization and a top concern for companies and businesses looking to hire the right individuals. Whether attempting to identify a risk based on an adverse creditreport, or to weed out individuals through a drug test, it is imperative for employers to know all they can about people as they enter back into the job market. Tue, 10 May 2011 07:05:53 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/mixed_signals_abound_about_hiring_as_the_recession_continues.htmlWed, 04 May 2011 12:05:47 CST - When it comes to small businesses, there is often the assumption that when difficult economic times hit, these types of companies are the first to fall. For those that have made it through this most recent downturn, they are beginning to not only see the light at the end of the tunnel, but are emerging from that tunnel stronger and more confident. In 2011, small businesses have doubled their hiring from 2010, and are hopeful that business conditions are continuing to improve. For companies with fewer than 500 employees, there has been an average of 188,000 new jobs per month. This is incredible when compared to last year, when there was an average of just 68,500 jobs per month nationwide. Dispelling yet another myth about small businesses faced with a difficult economy is the fact that the bulk of job creation will happen in these small business with fewer than 500 employees, rather than in large corporations. Businesses with 500 or more employees are averaging only 11,300 jobs per month. This comes after a year in which 3,400 jobs were lost per month. Signs are improving for all, but the most impressive change comes from small businesses. As is expected, many small business owners are not feeling completely confident in the current situation. Several companies that have fewer than 100 employees have no plans to hire in the next six months, and continue to be in wait and see mode. As consumer spending has increased and the stock market has gained strength, however, those that feel the worst is over are hiring to meet the increased demand of their products and services. All is not perfect yetandhellip;but the signs are pointing to a good recovery as we move through 2011. As companies do begin to hire, whether large or small, the importance of employee background checks come into play. Knowing an applicants employment history, and verifying this information via an employment verification can mean the difference between hiring someone that truly brings the skills needed vs. someone that is just looking to get a job without carrying the knowledge that is needed to be successful. There is a wide pool of candidates as people get back to work, a pool that is filled with job seekers that are presenting honest and forthright information, and those that will do anything to get a job such as lie on a resume or present false information. Criminal searches and other pre-employment screening options help to weed out the hustlers, and provide companies with peace of mind as they put the pieces of the puzzle back together after such a difficult economic period. Wed, 04 May 2011 12:05:47 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/positive_signs_of_economic_growth.htmlFri, 29 Apr 2011 08:04:38 CST - Recently, the California Senate Office of Oversight and Outcomes released a report titled Caregiver Roulette: California Fails to Screen those who Care for the Elderly at Home. The shocking report indicates that private caregiver agencies that operate in patient homes do not conduct proper pre-employment background checks. More than one quarter of caregivers indicted or convicted for crimes were found to have committed previous offenses. This news accompanies the fact that California is only one of six states that do not manage private in-home caregivers, risking theft and abuse of the elderly. Although California attempted to combat these results by allowing the elderly and their families to conduct their own background checks, the confusion associated with the 2008 state law (SB 692) made it especially difficult for seniors to be aware of this right. As a result, in-home caregivers from private companies were hired without having been scrutinized. Because of the report, California legislature is contemplating two bills that would insist on the management and regulation of all in-home caregiver agencies along with pre-employment screening for every caregiver. This legislation would offer an important step towards providing a safe and reliable environment for every senior receiving in-home care. Providing hands-on care is a very serious matter, and its important for private caregiver agencies to consider the risks associated with the industry. By utilizing all of the benefits that employment screening has to offer, every company can avoid being linked to undependable and dishonest employees. Although using background checks and employment screening may take extra effort, the payoff makes it more than worthwhile. Criminal searches are especially important when it comes to background checks for caregivers. Typically, it is the caregivers who have committed offenses in the past who pose a threat to the reputation of private companies. Rather than taking a chance and putting your company at risk, utilize pre-employment screening and ensure the success of your private caregiver agency. Fri, 29 Apr 2011 08:04:38 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/the_importance_of_background_checks_for_caregivers.htmlThu, 28 Apr 2011 10:04:01 CST - The concept of lying on a resume is one that has been around for generations, and spans across every kind of profession. Many applicants not only lie on their resume, they encourage others to do so as well. Some believe there is justification in creatingfraudulent resumesbecause of the tightened hiring market and slow increase of job creation. However, not only does lying not help an applicant keep a job, it actually creates a negative cycle in the employment market that could keep qualified candidates from getting hired. Because of a growing consistency in resume fabrication, many companies have used tools such as employment screening and applicant background checks to help develop of system of locating these lies and creating a standard that decreases the risk of mismatched employee skill sets. Here are some of the most common lies found on a resume: 1.) Educational background/degree While many companies are upfront in their expectations that a applicant should have experience in a certain field rather than needing a specific degree, many people will put false degrees from universities in the hopes that their resume will stand out from others. Not only is this a lie that can be easily discovered, it also possibly prevents the applicant with the most experience from getting interviewed. If applicants put their actual credentials instead of false ones on their resume, they would be more likely to have a successful interview than if they create a false history that takes minutes to discover. 2.) Criminal backgrounds Having a criminal background while interviewing for jobs can be a difficult undertaking, but what hurts chances more is creating a false history that does not include its existence. While some jobs do not require you to state if you have ever been convicted of a crime, a company can fire you for directly lying about it. Many companies are open to hiring people who have criminal backgrounds, but will not be tolerant if it is covered up in resume fraud. 3.) Length of employed time at a previous job Adjusting the dates of your previous employment to suggest the length of time employed there was much longer than it actually was is a lie that growing in popularity. The rate of layoffs over the last few years has created longer stretches of unemployment time than many would like to reveal to future employers. Not only is this fabrication more common than most, it is actually harder to trace than criminal backgrounds or educational backgroundusing simple devices like search engines, because most likely that information will not be made public. It's important in these cases to use a professional employment screening to determine the actual experience and training a certain employee has had. Thu, 28 Apr 2011 10:04:01 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/employment_screening:_the_most_common_lies_found_on_a_resume.htmlWed, 27 Apr 2011 11:04:40 CST - As HR personnel consider hiring and retention, multiple factors come into play. If your company considers credit information, how do you use it and what are the factors you use in determining employment? When the question of retention comes into focus, what are you doing to retain the best of the best? As the economy has struggled along, what are the tough choices you have had to make? The following articles provide insight into all these things. Employer Credit Checks: What can employers do with this information? One of the concerns that prospective employees have when a potential employer runs a credit check on them is, What will they do with the information? There are several myths surrounding pre-employment credit checks, and how companies disseminate the information they find in credit reports. Six of the most widely held myths are addressed to provide job seekers peace of mind, and to give potential employers a look into what prospective employees are thinking when it comes to this piece of the hiring puzzle. Read moreandhellip; Are You A Good Company to Work For? Companies always want the best talent available, particularly in a difficult economy. In order to get the top talent and retain the best in the business, employees need to be happy in their workplace. More and more companies are focusing on retention rates and how best to retain employees. There are multiple factors, including the company culture and the benefits that make employees want to stay. What is your company culture like, and how do employees respond? Read moreandhellip; Making Budgets Work: The City of Los Angeles Trying to Bring Things Into Balance Whereas companies of all sizes have had to deal with the economic downturn of the last couple of years, a city like Los Angeles has to make recommendations that impact thousands. The difficulty in a decision such as this one is that not all workers will receive the same treatment as monies for specific positions are pulled from separate funds that do not impact the city budget. Those who are paid directly by the city are faced with a decision, whether or not to continue with furlough days or take a 4% pay cut. There is a growing animosity as workers realize they are being forced to take a cut in one form or another, while others are exempt from feeling the economic impact. Read moreandhellip; Whether battling budgets or creating a company culture that maximizes employee retention, employment screeningcontinues to be a growing need for all companies. When faced with decisions about pay scale or pay cuts, its important to know the qualifications of an individual and how their past employment history and salary history, as uncovered through employment verification, might impact their willingness to take less money or what pay they should be receiving even in a tough economy. Companies want the best, and knowing potential risks that can be uncovered through a criminal search are one way to ensure the next hire is the right one. Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:04:40 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/company_culture_and_budgets:_putting_the_pieces_in_place_to_be_successful.htmlThu, 21 Apr 2011 10:04:06 CST - No business owner wants to be taken advantage of by the employees that he trusts. When you allow someone to be a part of your business, you want to believe that they will protect your interests on top of their own. By making the effort to a hire a new employee, you are showing them that you are confident in their abilities and that you are relying on them to uphold the work ethic that youve established. In order to truly have one hundred percent confidence in your employees, its important to take every precaution and utilize pre-employment screening. The Metropolitan Transportation Authoritys experience with a workers compensation scandal in 2007 is an excellent example of what can happen when you choose not to screen your potential employees. One of the MTAs employees, a New York City transit bus driver, received over $13,000 in workers compensation after claiming to have had sustained a shoulder injury on the job. She refrained from working for a period of five months, citing the injury as her reason. Contrary to the knowledge of the MTA, she was acting as the drummer of a rock band in Europe during this time rather than recovering from an injury. Once she was caught by an MTA investigator, she was indicted by a Brooklyn Grand Jury. Without a doubt, this mishap could have been prevented if the MTA had looked into proper employment screening before hiring their employees. With the far reach of pre-employment screenings today, employers can cover all the bases regarding the potential risks of hiring new employees. These employment screenings go beyond the straightforward criminal record search to verify professional licenses, degrees, and even check references. Not only does this provide you with a complete record of any past offenses, it also allows to hear firsthand testimony from previous employers. Taking advantage of pre-employment screening is the best way to make sure that you know exactly who youre hiring. Dont let what happened to MTA happen to you andminus; use pre-employment screening to hire employees you can trust. Thu, 21 Apr 2011 10:04:06 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/protect_your_business_from_a_workers_compensation_scandal.htmlTue, 19 Apr 2011 01:04:35 CST - Resume fraud has always been a part of the employer/applicant relationship. In the past, embellishments andexaggerationson a resume were not so commonplace and fewer companies felt the need to confirm resume information. While the jury is still out on exactly how many people lie on their resumes, the general consensus is that between 50-70% of applicants have been in some way untruthful about their experience or background. The increasing prevalence of fraudulent resumes being circulated around the employment market has many companies wondering why more applicants are lying, and what measures a company can take to prevent it from happening to them. While some applicants may feel comfortable with only slightly altering the facts of their resume, many more are learning how to fabricate entire backgrounds and experience. Why is this trend emerging now? Many financial experts believe that the economic recession and the subsequent stagnant employment rate is creating a generation of applicants that are more comfortable with lying in an interview in order to get a job. Where at one time many people would pause before inventing a college degree or previous job title, people are now feeling justified in falsifying applications because of the difficulty of finding work in the first place. Fake resumes are becoming so popular that websites are popping up in mainstream web promoting and encouraging potential hires to lie, and even giving them tips and ideas on how to do it successfully. The damage that these false resumes isn't just effecting employers, its hurting qualified applicants as well. However, the increasing rateof fake resumes is not the real issue, it is employers' tolerance of this resume fraud. Businesses that do not check the information given to them on resumes are not only allowing unqualified employees into their company, they're also preventing honest applicants from gaining employment, which in turn could persuade these individuals to be more dishonest when applying in the future. There is a very simple solution to this epidemic and many companies are beginning to see results. Employment screening is becoming a quickly adopted practice in numerous companies all over the world. Not only does an employment screening prevent applicants from concealing need-to-know information from employers, its also creating a level of excellence that a business promises to uphold. Through a verification search, employment, education and references can be checked thoroughly, and potential problems can be weeded out before they are given an opportunity to begin. 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This is contrary to what has recently been stated about the recovery of the job market. Whether its people with advanced degrees or skilled labor positions, the job market seems to show no improvement to slow improvement. Unfortunately, even the slow improvement is not good enough to get Americans back to work. Read moreandhellip; The Top HR Concernsandhellip;and How To Deal With Them Keeping up to date on the latest trends in Human Resources is one of the challenges that companies, both large and small, face every year. As laws change or as technology advances, creating a safe and healthy workplace is vital to continued success through limiting potential problems. From retaliation to class action suits, HR managers must continually ensure the policies in place reflect the best practice for the company and employee relations. 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Wed, 13 Apr 2011 03:04:26 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/job_creation_and_hr_concerns:__defining_the_need_for_background_checks.htmlMon, 04 Apr 2011 10:04:18 CST - HR News: Take Note of Possible Employment Screening Changes As Hiring Increases In my work as a non-profit executive, one of the most common difficulties we dealt with was requiring more but having to manage operations with less.This was especially apparent in programing and staffing.Adapting to gain the most out of fewer resources while still maintaining the high standards of successisn'tdissimilar from what many companies have had to face due to recent economic troubles. While all signs indicate that we are on the path to recovery, when we look across the corporate landscape we can see that there is a lot of variability on the region and the viability of creating and maintaining new positions. Read on to see what the latest news in the world of HR has to offer. California Increases Hiring In February With Almost 100,000 new Jobs California is finding new ground in economic recovery with the help of the entertainment industry. The state is experiencing an upsurge of new jobs due to California's trademark industry in the fields of technology, movies and tourism, creating almost 100,000 new jobs just in the month of February, and reaffirming optimism in the state economy's growth. Read moreandhellip; U.S. Employers Are Treading Softly Before Hiring Businesses are beginning to hire again, but at a reluctant pace. After reacting to the economic crisis with mass layoffs in 2008 and 2009, employers are prudent to begin hiring at an enthusiastic momentum until they can be sure their sales are bolstered enough to handle the changes. Read moreandhellip; California Legislature Could Broaden Employee Rights California Lawmakersare considering new bills that would include an increase in minimum wage and extending family leave rights, and employers are interested to see how these changes could impact business. Read moreandhellip; While all financial advisors concur that we are on our way to economic recovery and a revitalized job market, many of the same concerns are still prevalent. Qualityemployment screeningis vital in ensuring that due diligence is performed prior to extending a job offer. Acriminal record search, for example, can mean the difference between maintaining a safe and positive work environment and allowing someone whodoesn'tfit the company requirements create an uncomfortable and unprofitable surrounding for everyone involved. The only way to make sure you made the right choice in hiring a candidate is through anew employee background check. Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:04:18 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/hr_news:__take_note_of_possible_employment_screening_changes_as_hiring_increases.htmlFri, 04 Feb 2011 05:02:00 CST - In his 10 years in dirty laundry, Chris Dyer has seen it all, investigating the backgrounds of between 200,000 and 333,000 individuals by his reckoning. The trend of late is an epidemic of lying. Given the recession, weve seen a dramatic increase in the last year of applicants who have gone off the path with telling the truth, he said from his Liberty Alliance Inc. office in Orange County, Calif. His company counts clients throughout the tristate region, notably a lot in New York City, north to Pine Bush and the Capital District, and extensively in Fairfield County, Conn. People say they have a certain degree and they dont, Dyer, 35 and the company CEO, said with the surety of someone who will find you. They say they were a manager when they werent. Theyre taking a big chance with their reputations. Hell check you out for as little as $10 to $15 or hell put you through the wringer for $250 andndash; the Platinum Plan. Contracts, he acknowledges, cross a broad spectrum of applicant numbers and depth of curiosity. As he spoke, the ink had just dried on a deal to investigate would-be West Coast EMTs. It can be funny at times, he says: You would not believe the level to which people will misrepresent themselves on a resume. For our own employees who have just started, some of it can be funny for perhaps the first hundred. The level of dishonesty; they cant believe it. The danger could not be clearer. The new hire who has lied and who is now in over his or her head or an under-qualified manager or a big rig driver with a checkered driving record in another state. Dyer puts great stock in human contact, chatting up contacts. He knows, he says, the value of spoken inflection and the value of how questions are asked. You get people talking. READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE Fri, 04 Feb 2011 05:02:00 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/the_background_check,_the_next_generation.htmlSun, 05 Dec 2010 04:12:10 CST - Holiday Card The annual Liberty Alliance Holiday Card is here. This year we put together a unique message for all of our clients. Please take 30 seconds and enjoy: 2010 Holiday Card- Flash Version 2010 Holiday Card- YouTube Version(for you iPhone, iPad and Smart Phone users) Thank you for being a loyal client. We look forward to your success in 2011. Holiday Hours In conjunction with court closures and upcoming holidays please note the following schedule: Thursday, December 23rd: Our office will close at 1:30 PM Friday, December 24th: Our office will be closed Friday, December 31st: Our office will be closed Should you have any questions regarding our schedule, court closures or order status please call us at (800) 630-2880 x3. Have a wonder holiday. Sun, 05 Dec 2010 04:12:10 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/happy_holidays_2010.htmlMon, 15 Nov 2010 04:11:10 CST - Veteran's Day Liberty Alliance will be closed for the Veteran's Day holiday, Thursday November 11th. Please note that all courts and other Federal and State offices are closed. Our office will open again at 7 AM PST on Friday November 12th. Liberty Alliance would like to thank all the hard working men and women that have served our military and carry the distinguished title of Veteran. If you know any Veterans in your family, community or workplaces please make sure to thank them. Thanksgiving Holiday Liberty Alliance will be closed on Thursday November 25th and Friday November 26th for the Thanksgiving Day Holiday. All courts, as well as State and Federal offices will be closed on those dates. We hope you enjoy this holiday with those you love. On behalf of all the Liberty Alliance employees, we would like to thank you for your continued business. Should you have any questions please contact us at 800-630-2880. New California Bill Regulates Offshoring of Background Checks Recently, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a bill SB 909 into law. Essentially this bill requires background check companies to inform consumers if their information will be sent overseas. What does this mean for Liberty Alliance customers? Liberty Alliance NEVER sends information for domestic searches to any company or individual overseas. For International Searches, notice is already given to your applicants. Liberty Alliance does not offshore any of its work. Because we do not take part in this practice, which is very common in the largest commodity type background check companies, you will not be impacted. No changes to your process, release forms or other areas will be necessary. Additionally, we hope our clients will understand the value of having their searches done by our employees here in the United States. Liberty Alliance believes that having background checks run by firms or individuals overseas is risky and irresponsible. Should you have any questions about our policy on offshoring please call us at 800-630-2880. You may also read the full bill here. Mon, 15 Nov 2010 04:11:10 CSThttp://www.liberty-alliance.com/blog/entries/new_in_november.htmlFri, 15 Oct 2010 05:10:10 CST - A great big THANK YOU to all of our clients, partners and associates for all of the great feedback and praise on our recent website update. If you have not had a chance to see the new site, view it now: www.liberty-alliance.com Here are just a few of the hundreds of great responses we received: "Lookin' Good!" "Beautiful andndash; great job!" "Fresh, Hip, One-Stop Solution for wide variety of needs." "The enhancements look great!" "I love it, really cool looking site." "I love the new website it looks so nice." "The first thing I said was Whoa!" '"Very creative! Very cool!" "LOVE the new website." 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