We are excited to share some big news: Reference Services, Inc has officially partnered with the American Camp Association (ACA)! This collaboration marks a significant milestone for our company and reinforces our commitment to providing top-tier background screening solutions to the camp industry.

This comprehensive guide provides expert tips and a detailed checklist to help HR professionals make informed decisions when choosing a background screening provider. By focusing on key factors such as compliance, technology, scalability, and candidate experience, you can confidently select a provider that supports your hiring goals.

RSI operates in a controlled, regulated and transparent process pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The FCRA has several requirements including, but not limited to, following reporting limitations to FCRA and state laws, the use of “reasonable procedures to assure maximum accuracy” and reinvestigate applicant disputes.

Studies have shown that most employers, and more specifically the hiring managers, are simply logging onto their personal Facebook or LinkedIn accounts and casually browsing the candidate’s social media posts. This approach can create a slew of legal issues and put your company at risk of violating EEOC protected class information as well as Fair…

Workplace safety is a cornerstone of any thriving organization. Employers are increasingly recognizing that maintaining a safe and productive work environment goes beyond physical safeguards like machinery maintenance or ergonomic workstations. A critical, yet often overlooked, component of workplace safety is the implementation of drug screening and health screening programs. These measures not only protect…

Employers must navigate a complex web of federal, state, and local regulations to ensure compliance while maintaining fairness and protecting their organization from legal and reputational risks. This blog explores the importance of compliance in background screening, key regulations, best practices, and actionable tips to help businesses create a robust and legally sound screening process.

This guide aims to demystify the key terms associated with background screening, providing a clear and accessible introduction for those new to the process. By understanding these terms, employers, HR professionals, and even job candidates can approach background checks with confidence and clarity.

The RSI team discusses the importance of comprehensive screening and how some states redacting personal data is effecting the industry. What is in the National data? What are the Pros and Cons of Federal, State and County level screening.

Hiring the right candidate is one of the most critical responsibilities for HR teams. A key part of this process is background screening, which verifies a candidate’s credentials, criminal history, and overall suitability for a role. However, HR teams face a pivotal decision: should they conduct background checks in-house or outsource them to a third-party…