I’m extremely proud to announce that EmployeeScreenIQ was named by HRO Today to their 2011 Baker’s Dozen Employment Screening Customer Satisfaction Ratings list.  In fact, we were ranked #5 among all screening companies in the United States.

All of the ratings were based on customer survey data. Once HRO Today was able to identify the top employment screening providers they surveyed their customers; asking about services provided, scope and scale of services, and the quality and satisfaction with the services.

This is a huge honor for us because the biggest determining factor was what our clients had to say about us.  We hear a lot about service not being an important factor in how human resource executives select background screening providers.  And it would be okay by me if all of our competitors continue following that “so-called” mantra.

Thank you to all of our clients who participated.  We only get to do these things because you allow us to.  We’ll continue to earn your trust one background check at a time.

Click here to review the complete ratings.

• A managerial position
• A position in the state Department of Justice
• A sworn peace officer or other law enforcement
• 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 confidential information such as credit card account information, Social security number, or Date of birth
• A position which the person can enter into financial transactions on behalf of the company
• A position that involves access to confidential or proprietary information
• A position that involves regular access to cash totaling ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or more of the employer, a customer, or client, during the workday

On a personal level, everyone saw this coming. Former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed similar measures during his tenure on two occasions. And the rising tide of similar legislation in other states only bolstered the state assembly’s efforts to make this happen.

While I was once opposed to this type of legislation, I have slowly warmed to the concept. The truth is that employers that do not use credit reports for the exempted purposes probably shouldn’t have been using them to make hiring decisions in the first place.

Any employer that operates in the state of California and utilizes credit reports or might do so in the future should consider evaluating their employment screening policies.

EmployeeScreenIQ is pleased to officially announce the completion our certified integration with Taleo Business Edition. This new integration allows Taleo users to perform legally compliant background checks through a seamless and paperless solution.

Taleo combines leading on-demand talent management solutions with the industry’s largest ecosystem of customers, partners and candidates. Taleo’s solutions provide businesses of all sizes with the Talent Intelligence they need to know their workforce and grow their businesses. Taleo Business Edition serves the talent needs of small and mid-sized organizations ranging from one to 5,000 employees.

Taleo is a dominant force in the talent management space, so we’re pleased to offer this important integration. It’s also allows for great benefits to our customers and prospective clients which we hope to announce in the coming weeks. Stay tuned.  In the meantime, feel free to check out our Solution Provider page on Taleo’s site.

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We are pleased to announce that EmployeeScreenIQ has earned recognition as a 2011 Weatherhead 100 Award Winner for being one of the 100 fastest growing companies in Northeast Ohio. We have achieved this distinction for the 7th consecutive year. Actual rankings will be released in December.

Since 1987, the Weatherhead 100 has showcased the fastest growing companies in Northeast Ohio. Recognized organizations must demonstrate consistent growth over the previous five years. The Weatherhead 100 list is objectively determined annually and highly regarded throughout the region. It is branded as a testament to hard work, commitment, innovation, and the dream to succeed.

The award is presented by the Case Western Reserve University’s Weatherhead School of Management.