So your candidate’s background check didn’t turn out all roses. Now what? Employment background checks are under a microscope from federal and state regulators who are cracking down on employers in an effort to combat perceived misuse and discrimination. With that in mind, EmployeeScreenIQ polled the HR world to find out what steps professionals take (and what they avoid) to prevent getting into hot water. You can be among the first to hear the results. Background screening experts Jason Morris, Nick Fishman and Angela Bosworth, J.D., will host a free webinar on February 15 titled, “Risky Business: Ensuring Your Background Check is Legally Compliant.”

Webinar Title:
Risky Business: Ensuring Your Background Check is Legally Compliant
Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
Cost: FREE
Register here: www1.gotomeeting.com/register/154532953

Drawing from our new trends survey report, we’ll cover best practices and tips to ensure that your hiring practices comply with ever-changing screening laws, legislation and guidelines. We’ll also discuss some colorful background check scenarios that we presented to survey respondents . . . and their surprising answers.

Those who attend will receive an advance copy of the 2012 survey report, so register today!

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

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: www.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

EmployeeScreenIQ will be exhibiting at the Human Resources Management Association of Chicago’s (HRMAC) 2011 Summit at the Donald E. Stevens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL on November 8th, 2011.

Summit is the Chicago area’s premier forum for HR professionals. Now in its 14th year, Summit has become the eagerly-awaited event for business leaders involved in human capital issues. Reinforce relationships and make new connections to extend your network of professional resources at SUMMIT 2011. No other event in the Chicago area brings together so many HR professionals representing various functions and organizations.

Please stop by to talk employment screening and background checks in the state of Illinois.

EmployeeScreenIQ will be exhibiting at the 70th Annual HR Southwest Conference and Exhibition at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth, TX October 30th through November 2nd, 2011.

The HRSouthwest Conference is the largest regional human resources Conference in the United States. The Conference offers world-renowned keynote speakers, two and a half days of educational sessions networking opportunities and exposure to the latest HR products, techniques and services. The HRSouthwest Conference is THE Conference that meets and exceeds your HR education needs!

Please stop by to talk employment screening and background checks in the state of Texas.

EmployeeScreenIQ will be sponsoring this year’s Fall ERE Expo at the Westin Diplomat Hotel in Hollywood, FL held on Sepetember 7-9, 2011.  If you plan to attend, please stop by and say hello.

Conference Description:

ERE will again lead the way in featuring some of the most-admired and most successful companies and their recruiting practices. Join our conference chair, Linda Brenner, and other speakers from companies like Recruiting Excellence Award winners Accenture and Cisco, and from Deloitte. You’ll hear from PepsiCo, among one of the most admired companies for its management practices. And DaVita, a former recruiting-department-of-the-year winner. And from Nike.

The conference will, like always, be interactive: just one example is a session on writing job advertisements, with audience participation.

This isn’t a conference just about social media or just about sourcing or just about one part of recruiting. You’ll learn about:

• Behavioral interviewing
• Crafting a department budget
• Recruitment leadership
• Social media
• Recruiting in Silicon Valley
• Getting your executive team on board
• College recruiting
• Using mobile phones (and other latest tools and trends) in employee referrals

EmployeeScreenIQ’s Jason B. Morris will be speaking at the 2011 Arizona SHRM Conference & Exposition in Chadler, AZ at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort and Spa on September 1, 2011 at 7:00 am and 5:15pm 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.

The AZSHRM Annual Conference is the largest human resource-focused conference in the state of Arizona. It provides fantastic keynote speakers, great educational sessions, networking opportunities, and exposure to the newest HR products, techniques and services. Open to all HR professionals looking for an affordable, dynamic program that can help you earn re-certification credits. Business owners and managers can learn from top keynote speakers and leading experts nationwide.

EmployeeScreenIQ’s Jason B. Morris will be speaking at the 2011 PIHRA Conference & Exposition in Anaheim, CA at the Anaheim Convention Center on August 31, 2011 at 11:15 am 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.

Professionals In Human Resources Association (PIHRA) invites you to be a part of California’s largest gathering of HR professionals – the PIHRA Conference & Exposition.  This year’s theme is “California HR Professionals Making Strides for a Better Tomorrow”.

PIHRA implemented the changes you requested by adding more strategic management and California-specific HR Certification Institute credit sessions. Take 5 minutes to learn about the Conference. Come back often for news and updates.

We look forward to seeing you in Anaheim!