If you've been reading the headlines, you know that there are changes afoot that will impact your business, and potentially more on the way.

You are ultimately responsible if one of the hundreds of relevant discrimination and privacy laws is broken during the hiring process (even if you outsource your background screens). In the interest of protecting you and your company, KRESS Employment Screening is posting the new traffic and criminal laws for Texans that went into effect Sept. 1, 2007. Which ones affect you? Check out HB 1241.

We'll keep you informed as the laws change so you can protect your company and your employees.

Sincerely,

Jeff Rackler, CEO
KRESS Employment Screening
jrackler@kressinc.com

“2007 Background Screening Trends” Report

Background screening has evolved since its inception in the 1980s, and more than 85 percent of companies now utilize multiple screens in their efforts to protect themselves, their employees and their clients. A growing number of businesses, both small and large, are also using background screens in conjunction with assessments and in-depth interviews to find the best candidate for the job.

In order to maximize the results of the background screen, HR professionals, recruiters and executives must fully understand the need for the screen, the risks associated with faulty screens and sub-par screening providers and the cost savings and legal protection high-quality screening services can provide.

To learn more about current background screening trends, download the “2007 Background Screening Trends” report now. The report is available for download at http://www.kressinc.com/cfr_082807.htm.


"Tips for an Effective Background Screening Evaluation"

While most people choose background screening services based on price, they don’t realize that for the same price or a nominal increase they can often get screening services that lead to a better workforce if those screens are customized for the company. Less- than-savory people dealing with your data? Shallow searches for criminal records? This is run-of-the-mill stuff in background screening, but there is something better out there.

The white paper, “Tips for an Effective Background Screener Evaluation,” offers this information to HR professionals.

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Download the “2007 Background Screening Trends” report to get insider information on HR trends in hiring, recruiting and background screens.


Download “Tips for an Effective Background Screener Evaluation” now to facilitate your next background screening provider decision process.


Current News About Background Screening

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Humorous Criminal/Laws Stories

Mich. woman fined $250 for throwing grapes (Detroit)

May we suggest the shardonnay? (Boston)

You better believe he called for backup (Elko, Nev.)

Karaoke singer black, blue after singing ‘Yellow’ (Seattle)

Man fires on car in front of officer (Tuscaloosa)

Man faces careless driving charges after wild buggy ride (Stratford, Ontario)

Drugs and fireworks don't mix well (Milwaukee)

Thief uses own check in heist (Milwaukee)


Mugger picks on blind judo champ (Berlin, Germany)

 

 

KRESS Employment Screening is a licensed investigations company (TX-A06712) that provides employers with background checks. Since 1990, they have been providing background checks to employers that believe that quality information leads to a quality workforce. Focusing on good customer service, customized packages and real solutions for the HR community, KRESS is an important part of the HR team for companies nationwide. Visit www.kressinc.com for more information or email comments@kressinc.com.