The world is (hopefully) getting back to normal soon now that vaccines are readily available to the general public. That means we can move back into our offices and begin the daily grind alongside each other once again. Right? That may be true for some, but many...
Insights on Hiring: Background Checks, Best Practices, and Compliance News
Virtual Babysitters Club Partnership
SELECTiON.COM® is proud to announce we have partnered with Virtual Babysitters Club™ (“VBC”). VBC is a web-based platform that is connecting out-of-work performers with parents trying to work from home with young children. SELECTiON.COM® will conduct background...
FMCSA’s Clearinghouse Identifies Nearly 8,000 Substance Abuse Violations In Its First Few Weeks Of Operation
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) released information gathered from its Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse in late February. The data indicated that the Clearinghouse had detected and recognized...
Employee Spotlight: Anna Plogman
Anna Plogman has been a valued member of SELECTiON.COM® since 2019. Here’s a little more about her: Favorite part of working at SELECTiON.COM® Besides loving all my coworkers, I love being a part of something bigger than myself and...
What Today’s Employers Need Most From Their Employment Screening Providers
Ninety-six percent of employers conduct at least one type of background check to guide their hiring-related decision, according to the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA). Ninety-four percent of employers incorporate some form of a criminal history...
5 Essential Background Screening Tips
Employers want peace of mind over a potential new hire. Performing background checks is an excellent way to make sure you are making the right hiring decision. There are many laws that companies need to follow, so it’s essential to have a background check plan...
How We Alleviate The Intricacy Of Criminal Record Research
While on the surface, criminal record research seems like a simple public record check, there can be complex layers and nuances that even the most experiences of specialists can find mindboggling. From jurisdiction to jurisdiction, across more than...
Employee Spotlight: Jackie Petrocelli
Jackie Petrocelli has been a valued member of SELECTiON.COM® since 2014. Here’s a little more about her: Favorite part of working at SELECTiON.COM® I enjoy the people: the staff and people coming in for fingerprints. Favorite Hobby: I...
The Importance of Candidate Experience with Background Checks
The way you handle background checks is vital to a candidate’s experience within your organization. Candidate experience is essential in today’s tight job market, and an increasing number of companies are putting this first. A candidate’s journey is everything a...
Back to Basics: Fair Chance Hiring
Incarceration rates in the U.S. have soared lately. Between 70 to 100 million Americans have a criminal record, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. That criminal record can follow an individual for a long time, making them feel the effects long after...