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DC Court Disruptions Loom as Budget Standoff Continues

By |March 1st, 2011|

We want to make you aware of some events that could occur.

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The current federal budget standoff and threatened government shutdown could result in limited or no access to courthouses in Washington, DC. Court clerks in DC courts have been informed that should the government shutdown proceed, they will be furloughed. In the event […]

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Reminder of Webinar Tomorrow

By |February 22nd, 2011|

Don’t miss out on the much anticipated webinar tomorrow.

Webinar will reveal:

• Criminal records what can you really get online?
• What are the best practices of obtaining and utilizing criminal records?
• Debunking the myth of Google, Does it search everything or just the shallow web?
• Who is policing the Internet for accurate information?
• Availability of Criminal […]

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Happy Presidents Day!

By |February 21st, 2011|

In honor of Presidents Day all courts and schools will be closed. There may be a delay on the return of criminal record searches, drug testing results, as well as MVR’s. Please send your orders in early tomorrow, again as many researchers, courthouses and colleges will be closing on Monday.

If you have any questions or […]

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Background Screening your Applicants Using Google?

By |February 21st, 2011|

Background screening your applicants is a practice to ensure that you are hiring the right applicant. But are you using Google to screen? Join us on February 23rd at 2:00pm for a complimentary webinar on how to screen your applicants the right way. Click here for more information.

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Webinar on Wednesday February 23rd “Google: Employment Background Checks Demystified.”

By |February 16th, 2011|

Don’t forget about the upcoming webinar on Wednesday! The presenters will be our very own Kevin Connell CEO of AccuScreen and guest Mike Sankey CEO of BRB Publications. This is one webinar you will not want to miss. For more information click here.

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Pitfalls of Conducting Employment Background Checks through Social and Professional Networking Websites

By |February 14th, 2011|

Employers using social or professional networking sites need to use care to avoid attaining and using information in a discriminatory way. Employers need to ensure that they don’t break privacy laws and make sure the information obtained is accurate.

Types of social and professional networking sites available

Some of the most popular are social and professional networking […]

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Can Facebook get you fired?

By |February 9th, 2011|

Tampa Bay Fox News invited Kevin Connell CEO and Founder of AccuScreen, to discuss the latest settlement involving Facebook. This settlement that was reached on Monday involving Facebook is expected to set an important precedent for future fights between employers and employees.

Watch the interview below and tell us what you think about companies […]

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Are you Googling Your Applicants? Be Honest..

By |February 8th, 2011|

Google: Employment Background Checks Demystified

Background screening services expert Kevin Connell and public records guru Mike Sankey to dissect common myths about gathering public information as part of employment screening.

TAMPA, FL — On February 23, 2011 at 2:00pm EST, two experts will cohost a complimentary webinar on the importance of using a background check service to […]

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Are you Drug Screening? Check out these latest workplace Drug Stats.

By |February 4th, 2011|

Startling report from CNN Money about drug use in the workplace. Do you have a drug policy set in place for all employees? Creating a safe workplace environment is one of our biggest goals at AccuScreen.com. Here are some drug screening guidelines for employers. Also, read below the startling report done by CNN Money. […]

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Winter Weather Alert

By |February 1st, 2011|

UPDATE as of 1/2/2011 : We are still under a Winter Alert. The courts in many areas of the midwest are closed. If you have questions – please call call Sue Marriott 800-689-2228 EXT #1100

The winter storms we are experiencing are wreaking havoc on background checks. The weather is causing courts & schools […]

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Webinar – Expert Reveals Dangers Lurking on Social Networking Sites, How to Protect Your Business and Yourself.

By |January 12th, 2011|

Join us for a Webinar on January 18

In a complimentary webinar hosted January 18th 2011 at 1:00pm EST, employment background screening services expert Kevin Connell and private investigator Michele Stuart will be discussing what you need to know about protecting your business and yourself online.

The Webinar Presenter will :

* Discuss Protecting Yourself & […]

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Hiring an Outside Screening Company to Perform Pre-Employment Screening

By |January 5th, 2011|

Many employers that are required by law to perform background screening on their employees employ either an in-house screening team or, in most cases, an outside screening company. Although partnering with a reputable outside screening service to handle their background check requirements is standard practice for many employers, still others, large and small, wonder […]

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