The Verifier VI: 2nd Quarter 2005

Welcome to The Verifier VI, 2nd Quarter 2005 Edition, brought to you by Background Information Services, Inc.! This publication is intended as an educational tool and information resource for employment screening professionals or anyone interested in keeping abreast of recent industry developments. Please let us know if there are any topics or issues you would like to see addressed in a future issue.


Identity Theft and Privacy Concerns
It is predicted that five percent of U.S. adults will be victimized by identity theft in 2005, up from 3.5 percent in 2003.
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BIS Global Screening Services
So you’re looking to hire an applicant that has lived or resides outside of the United States? You should still conduct a background investigation, right?

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PsyMax - Seeing Beneath the Resume
How Psychological Assessments and Background Checks Help You Hire Better People.

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NAPBS Annual Conference
NAPBS has grown by leaps and bounds this year, currently over 400 companies have made the decision to join forces to have one voice for our industry.
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2005 Client Satisfaction Survey
Background Information Services, Inc. invites all clients to participate in the 2005 Client Satisfaction Survey.

Take the Survey here.

Read the BIS Blog here.
Another important service brought to you by BIS: The Pre-Employment Screening Company

BIS is proud to introduce our very own blog spot, BIS Blog, designed to provide you with commentary on recent news, events and happenings within BIS and the employment screening field at large. We encourage you to visit as often as you’d like and welcome your participation. Maybe we can learn something from each other.

BIS Blog can be launched by clicking on this hyperlink or from our homepage at www.employeescreen.com.

Read the BIS Blog here.


Jason Morris installed as co-chair of NAPBS
BIS president, Jason B. Morris was installed as co-chair of the National Association of Professional Background Screeners on April 12, 2005 at the association's annual conference in San Antonio, TX. Morris will serve a one year term ending in April, 2006 and will focus an issues related to industry best practices and standards.

BIS Privacy Protection and Data Security Precautions
In light of recent headlines focusing on the protection of consumer information, we feel it relevant to reinforce the priority BIS places on protecting both your and your applicants’ information and maintaining the highest level of privacy.

Read about our Privacy Protection and Data Security Precautions here.

Sebastian Zalewski joined BIS in January as a Background Specialist. Sebastian has a B.A. from Miami University. He double majored in Political Science and Public Administration. He is fluent in 3 languages.

Theron Gamble joined BIS in February as a Background Specialist. Theron attended The George Washington University majoring in International Affairs, and brings experience to BIS from the Steel Service Center Industry.

Heather Robinson joined BIS in March as a Criminal Records Specialist. Heather is currently majoring in Business Administration at the University of Phoenix and has previous experience as a Customer Service Representative.

Norene Katz joined BIS’ Accounting and Administraton Department in April. Norene previously managed a retail store and volunteers time supporting the Cleveland Baseball Academy.


Jessica Rose has been promoted to Senior Data Processor. Jessica has been with BIS since August 2002.

Aleisha Webb has been promoted to Customer Relations Associate. Aleisha has been with BIS since October 2004.

Lauren Valenty has been promoted to Senior Background Specialist. Lauren has been with BIS since October 2004.

Syretta Arnold has been promoted to Senior Background Specialist. Syretta has been with BIS since August 2004.

Find out more about exciting career opportunities at BIS.

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