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

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

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Concerned about what might show up the next time you’re applying for a job or renting an apartment? You may be interested in conducting background research on your record trail and online identity.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Data from Pew Research Center in 2023 found that while Americans were split on whether online dating is a safe way to meet people, 6 in 10 felt companies should require ...

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

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

We always meet new people, neighbors, romantic interests, employees, and so it goes, and usually, we just can’t be sure what they’re about. You could try spending months or years to get to know a ...

As a landlord, finding a reliable tenent to reside in your rental property, or rental properties, can be a stressful task. Asking for references, doing background checks and taking a look at finances ...