Changing the Work Environment to Improve Productivity
Your physical environment affects your mood, no matter how much you try to ignore it. Spending your work days in a dark, cold room is depressing for everyone. A poor…
Why Background Screenings are Necessary for Seasonal Staff and Freelancers
Most companies routinely run background checks on permanent full-time and part-time employees. Although figures vary, approximately 72% of employers perform some type of screening before they hire. After all, a…
Colorado | Ban The Box
Colorado Ban the Box will go into effect on September 1, 2019 so it’s a good time for Colorado employers to review employment policies and practices to ensure compliance with…
Can SmartHire integrate with my ATS?
Yes! USAFact has the ability to integrate with any ATS. It’s a common misconception that you need to leave behind your trusted background screening company to use a new ATS….
Get the Most out of SmartHire’s Education Verification Service
The current work force has grown to be increasingly competitive. Job seekers may feel inclined to falsify education history on their resumes and job applications in order to gain…
FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has created a Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse which will contain records of violations of drug and alcohol prohibitions in 49 CFR Part 382,…
Mental Health in the Workplace
A full-time employee spends nearly a third of their time on the job. Pressures like looming deadlines, productivity concerns, upcoming reviews, or personality conflicts around the office can all create…
Stay Compliant during th Hiring Process by Following these essential Tips
Hiring new employees is an exciting time for a thriving and growing company. New talent brings new experiences, a new initiative and new ways to rejuvenate old and ineffective processes….
How an Employment History Background Check Solved a Decades-Old Murder
In Florida, a background employment history check helped to solve a case that had baffled authorities for years. The fingerprints a Florida man submitted for a job application background check connected him…