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EmployeeScreenIQ’s president and chief operating officer, Jason Morris and chief marketing officer, Nick Fishman will present “Your Applicants Have Something to Hide: Why You’re Not Finding It” at HR.com’s Quality of Hire Virtual Conference on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 11:00am est.

Whether it’s illegal drug use, violent crime or any other criminal conviction, many job applicants have a secret they would rather not reveal to a potential employer.

That’s why HR professionals need to attend a new webinar from the industry experts at EmployeeScreenIQ, the leading global provider of background screening services. The webcast is titled, “Your Applicants Have Something to Hide: Why You’re Not Finding It.”

The HR Certification Institute has pre-approved the webinar for one general recertification credit.

The informative workshop will explain why smarter screening equals intelligent hiring. Drawing from 13 years of company experience, EmployeeScreenIQ’s webinar will explain how to ensure accurate criminal background checks without taking shortcuts.

Webinar attendees will learn the ins and outs of the criminal justice system, including how courts are organized, where criminal records are housed, and the various methods for conducting criminal research: In Person County searches, Clerk Run searches and National Criminal Record Database searches, plus “Screen Scraping” and more.

The webcast will also explain the differences between federal searches, statewide searches, and using the FBI’s fingerprint database. Finally, attendees will understand how limiting the scope of a search—whether by number of years or jurisdictions—can imperil the entire process.

For more information on the presentation and registration, please visit http://www.hr.com/en?t=/contentManager/onStory&StoryID=1321561674790

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Just a reminder to sign up for EmployeeScreenIQ’s online learning session on how to maximize the affect of your criminal background check.  Here’s the intro and the info below.

A school teacher is accused of striking a child. The background check had reported no record of criminal activity; however, a school investigation following the incident reveals that the teacher had a pending assault and battery case..

Sadly, background check horror stories are more common than you think. Don’t let it happen to you!

Your Applicants Have Something to Hide: Why You’re Not Finding It.
Date: Thursday, November 17, 2011
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
Cost: FREE
Register here: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/681781352

Drawing from 13 years of experience, EmployeeScreenIQ’s webinar will explain how to ensure accurate criminal background checks. You’ll also learn:

• Why taking “shortcuts” can lead to compromised background checks
• How companies can inadvertently hire violent criminals
• How to maintain a positive candidate experience, even if negative results are revealed

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Background Screening Expert Jason B. Morris Presents at 2011 PIHRA Conference & Exposition in Anaheim, CA on August 31

EmployeeScreenIQ president will review how HR professionals can successfully manage Web 2.0 technologies and highlight their impact on employment screening and the hiring process.

EmployeeScreenIQ founder Jason B. Morris will speak at the 2011 PIHRA Conference & Exposition in Anaheim, CA at the Anaheim Convention Center on August 31, 2011 11:15 am pst.

Technology has dramatically changed the way companies compete for talent and screen prospective employees, but nothing approaches the impact of social networking. With the widespread use of Facebook, LinkedIn and other sites comes a wave of legal liabilities for both recruiters and screeners. Other emerging technology threats include online diploma fraud, employment mills that manufacture work experience, screen scraping and more. Employers need to develop best practices and policies in order to successfully manage Web 2.0 technologies.

The presentation, entitled “Recruiting and Hiring Liabilities: Protecting Your Organization from the Harmful Effects of Web 2.0,” will educate the HR community about the legal pitfalls of social networking and the related threats of online diploma fraud, employment mills, screen scraping and more. Attendees will learn which social networking sites are most popular with recruiters and applicants, and their impact on employment screening and the hiring process. Morris will also offer advice on how to develop a social media policy and spot the warning signs of diploma and employment mills.

For more information, please visit http://www.pihraconference.org/

About EmployeeScreenIQ:
Founded in 1999, EmployeeScreenIQ is a Cleveland, Ohio-based employment screening company offering a variety of employment screening services to mid- and large-cap organizations throughout the world, including those in North and South America, Europe and East Asia. EmployeeScreenIQ is accredited by the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS), a distinction earned by only one percent of all employment screening companies. For more information, visit http://www.EmployeeScreen.com.

Media Contact:
Nick Fishman, EmployeeScreenIQ
(847) 564-5410
nfishman(at)employeescreen(dot)com

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EmployeeScreenIQ founder Jason B. Morris will speak at the 2011 Arizona State SHRM Conference in Phoenix, AZ at the Phoenix Convention Center on Thursday, September 1, 2011 at 7:00 am and 5 pm PST.

Technology has dramatically changed the way companies compete for talent and screen prospective employees, but nothing approaches the impact of social networking. With the widespread use of Facebook, LinkedIn and other sites comes a wave of legal liabilities for both recruiters and screeners. Other emerging technology threats include online diploma fraud, employment mills that manufacture work experience, screen scraping and more. Employers need to develop best practices and policies in order to successfully manage Web 2.0 technologies.

The presentation, entitled “Recruiting and Hiring Liabilities: Protecting Your Organization from the Harmful Effects of Web 2.0,” will educate the HR community about the legal pitfalls of social networking and the related threats of online diploma fraud, employment mills, screen scraping and more. Attendees will learn which social networking sites are most popular with recruiters and applicants, and their impact on employment screening and the hiring process. Morris will also offer advice on how to develop a social media policy and spot the warning signs of diploma and employment mills.

For more information, please visit Arizona State SHRM website

About EmployeeScreenIQ:
Founded in 1999, EmployeeScreenIQ is a Cleveland, Ohio-based employment screening company offering a variety of employment screening services to mid- and large-cap organizations throughout the world, including those in North and South America, Europe and East Asia. EmployeeScreenIQ is accredited by the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS), a distinction earned by only one percent of all employment screening companies. For more information, visit http://www.EmployeeScreen.com.

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EmployeeScreenIQ’s Nick Fishman will be speaking at the Wisconsin State SHRM Conference in Appleton, WI at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel and Conference Center on October 7, 2010 at 10:30am.

Technology has dramatically changed the way we compete for talent and screen prospective employees, but nothing approaches the impact of social networking.  With the widespread use of Facebook, LinkedIn, and other sites comes a new wave of legal liabilities for both recruiters and screeners. Other emerging technology threats include online diploma fraud, employment mills that manufacture work experience, screen scraping, and more.  Employers need to develop best practices and policies in order to successfully manage Web 2.0 technologies.

Join EmployeeScreenIQ’s Chief Marketing Office,  Nick Fishman for an informative session about how to protect your company in the age of Facebook.  You’ll learn which social networking sites are most popular with recruiters and applicants, and their impact on employment screening and the hiring process.  Attendees will also learn how to develop a social media policy and spot the warning signs of diploma and employment mills.  Finally, you’ll examine other Web 2.0 trends such as screen scraping and instant screening.

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EmployeeScreenIQ’s Jason B. Morris will be speaking at the 53rd Annual PIHRA Conference in Pasadena, CA at the Pasadena Convention Center on September 21, 2010 at 2:00 pm pst.

Recruiting and Hiring Liabilities: Protecting Your Organization from the Harmful Effects of Web 2.0

Technology has dramatically changed the way we compete for talent and screen prospective employees, but nothing approaches the impact of social networking.  With the widespread use of Facebook, LinkedIn, and other sites comes a new wave of legal liabilities for both recruiters and screeners. Other emerging technology threats include online diploma fraud, employment mills that manufacture work experience, screen scraping, and more.  Employers need to develop best practices and policies in order to successfully manage Web 2.0 technologies.

Join EmployeeScreenIQ’s President and Chief Operating Officer,  Jason B. Morris for an informative session about how to protect your company in the age of Facebook.  You’ll learn which social networking sites are most popular with recruiters and applicants, and their impact on employment screening and the hiring process.  Attendees will also learn how to develop a social media policy and spot the warning signs of diploma and employment mills.  Finally, you’ll examine other Web 2.0 trends such as screen scraping and instant screening.

Please stop by and say hello if you plan to attend.

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EmployeeScreenIQ’s Jason B. Morris will be speaking at the HR Florida State Conference & Expo in Orlando, Florida at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort on August 31, 2010 (7am est).

Technology has dramatically changed the way we compete for talent and screen prospective employees, but nothing approaches the impact of social networking. With the widespread use of Facebook, LinkedIn, and other sites comes a new wave of legal liabilities for both recruiters and screeners. Other emerging technology threats include online diploma fraud, employment mills that manufacture work experience, screen scraping, and more. Employers need to develop best practices and policies in order to successfully manage Web 2.0 technologies.

Join EmployeeScreenIQ’s President and COO Jason Morris for an informative session about how to protect your company in the age of Facebook. You’ll learn which social networking sites are most popular with recruiters and applicants, and their impact on employment screening and the hiring process. Attendees will also learn how to develop a social media policy and spot the warning signs of diploma and employment mills. Finally, you’ll examine other Web 2.0 trends such as screen scraping and instant screening.

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Join me at Staffing World 2010—the American Staffing Association’s annual convention and expo—Oct. 12–15 in Las Vegas. I will be conducting one of nearly 40 informative, staffing-specific workshops. My presentation is titled “Recruiting and Hiring Liabilities: Protecting Your Organization from the Harmful Effects of Web 2.0,” and will cover Social Networking, Background Screening and information on Diploma Mills. The workshop is on Wednesday, Oct. 13 at 4:15 p.m..  I hope to see you there! For more information, or to register, visit staffingworld.org.

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