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CIC offers news and updates to employers about the latest laws, trends and risks related to hiring, fraud, and drugs or violence in the workplace.
Would you know what to do if you were confronted with an act of workplace violence? Workplace violence exists, and it may affect you! Whether the threat is external or internal, you must have a plan in place to ensure that all of your employees have a reasonable chance of surviving. This necessitates preparation, training, and practice.
Running background checks on job applicants can seem like a burden on businesses struggling to move forward after a period of economic shutdown. Finding qualified workers is a challenge in a shifting landscape where so many have fallen out of the workforce...
Across the country, state and federal legislatures and regulatory agencies are expanding limits on the use of employment screening tactics...
Employee drug and alcohol abuse continues to pose a serious risk to workplace safety in Ohio. Employee drug testing is an essential part of employment screening ...
Background checks are vital to employers who need to build a team they can trust. When running a background check, it's important to conduct the proper searches in order to determine if an applicant should be entrusted with access to controls and key responsibilities required for a particular position.
Difficult terminations are one of the biggest challenges facing an employer. When terminating an employee, a manager must take every precaution to ensure the safety of the workplace. Would you know what behaviors to look for or what actions might trigger a violent response during a difficult termination?
CIC provides Employment Screening solutions, including background checks tailored to your employment needs. Our goal is to provide innovative ways to conduct background checks to help streamline hiring processes and keep them in compliance with employment law.
Regarding employment verification requests, many employers are not aware that there are employer immunity or shield laws in place in most states to protect them when giving employee performance information to prospective employers or their agents ...
In today’s hyper-connected world, an employee's misbehavior online can be as risky to your business as those with a criminal history. That's why Social Media Screening is popular among growing businesses ...
Since November 6, 1986, employers have been tasked with completing and retaining Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, for every person they hire for employment in the U.S. provided that person works for pay or other type of payment ...
Illicit drug use affects everyone, however, businesses with less than 500 people are particularly hard hit. About 10% of the people working in small businesses are currently using illicit drugs in the workplace...
Corporate Intelligence Consultants partners with HR professionals and business owners to provide them with customized employment background checks, social media intelligence reports, and drug screening programs that work for them ...
Employers continue to have to navigate a myriad of new Fair Chance or "Ban-the-Box" laws. Maine, Illinois, and New York City are just three of the latest to adopt legislation that impacts how employers consider criminal records when hiring...
Workers’ Compensation Fraud is widespread and costs employers $6-7 billion per year in fraudulent claims nationally...
Social Media Screening is one of the most efficient ways to leverage web and social data to maintain policy at each stage of the employee lifecycle.
All employers must complete the Form I-9 for all new hires. E-Verify is an add-on used by employers to confirm the eligibility of an employee to work in the United States.
CIC continues to stress the importance of using the Adverse Action process to remain in compliance when denying employment based on the background check report.
An Applicant Tracking System (or ATS) is a human resources tool that allows employers to automate and manage the recruitment and hiring process.
Employee theft is a serious problem that cannot be overlooked. Over the years, CIC has been able to help employers minimize their exposure to employee theft through the use of thorough background checks, facility security assessments, and surveillance programs.
Social media screening taps into publicly shared social media information as a means to determine whether or not someone is a good fit for employment. Contrary to what you may think, social media screening does not focus on personal habits or traits, but highlights behavior that could raise serious concerns in the workplace.
CIC partners with HR professionals to provide customized employment screening solutions that work for their business.
Conducting background checks is essential to a company that needs access to accurate and timely data in order to hire good employees.
Employers continue to face challenges with drugs in the workplace. Do you have a drug testing policy?
Social Media Screening has been growing in popularity among many businesses. Surveys conducted in 2020 show that between 90% and 98% of employers surveyed use social media to screen candidates; 79% of HR professionals have denied a candidate due to inappropriate social media content.
CIC's Employment Screening system features integrated, cost-effective solutions to help you improve efficiency, increase accuracy, and save time. Here are 4 ways to streamline the process with CIC ...
As social media usage has spiked significantly over the course of the past year, many employers are turning to social media screening, which can uncover relevant issues quickly and cost effectively.
