California Employment Law Updates – What You Need to Know

California Legislature recently introduced some new laws imposing new obligations on employers based in California. Effective 2015, the newly updated employment laws are going to have significant implications on workplace ethics and practices. To gear you up, we have outlined the key updates you need to know. 1). Mandatory Paid

Background Checks – What Job Applicants Really Need to Know

Q1. What you need to know when answering background check questions? What do you think is the most important quality employers look for in prospective candidates during the hiring process? According to hiring experts, that quality is ‘Honesty’. But from a candidate’s perspective, ‘acting honestly’ is

Background Checks – What Employers Really Need to Know

Q1.What is the significance of running background checks on potential employees? Recent surveys have revealed that about 40 – 45% of candidates dupe their employers by putting wrong information in their application form, either to embellish credentials or hide career blemishes. In such a scenario, it

How Background Screening Has Changed Over the Years?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6_iXG3qSZI&feature=emb_title Background screening industry has grown leaps and bounds over the years. At present, it is a largely a technology-driven industry. A decade ago, applications used to be faxed or e-mailed to the screening company. But now the applications are directly uploaded by the candidates on

Will a DUI affect my ability to get a job?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LY00wNm2Anc&feature=emb_title Driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or other drugs results in DUI (Driving Under the Influence) conviction. DUI can have a crucial impact on applicants’ ability to get a job, especially when driving a car is part of the job description. The job

Are You Hiding Something About Your Past From Your Employer?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1it63XvANs&feature=emb_title In these competitive times, it is only natural for job applicants to get tempted to hide or tamper some facts relevant to the job position. Our president, Sandra James suggests that when it comes to background checks, there’s no such thing as getting away with a

Private Eyes, Inc. Saves Banner Health Over $1 Million

New Hire Screening Process Safely Meets Requirements and Reduces Hiring Risk Walnut Creek, CA – Banner Health, a member of the largest group purchasing organization in the U.S. (Premier, Inc.) contracted Private Eyes, Inc. to create a new hire screening process, which safely meets requirements and