Want to improve your candidate experience? Read our most recent blog post to find out how integrating your ATS with your background screening company can boost your program and help please your valuable candidates: hubs.ly/H0fZbMN0

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Happy Holidays from our family to yours!

In the event lawmakers are unable to approve a budget bill, the Federal government shutdown will occur at midnight, December 21, 2018. This may affect certain aspects of our industry and, though the impact would be minimal, we ask that you keep this in mind for your reports.

In observance of New Years, most businesses and all government offices are closed Tuesday, January 1. Please take this into consideration with your reports, as our time service may be affected. GIS | HireRight will close early December 31 and close entirely January 1.

Another example of why it is so important to verify your candidates’ education history as part of your pre-employment screening program #fakedegree #employmentscreening #HireRight bit.ly/2BHSoep

A Federal government shutdown went into effect at midnight on December 21, 2018. Many Federal offices and facilities are closed, which could impact some aspects of background reports. While the effect would be minimal, we will continue monitoring the situation.

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When starting your own business remember to make room in your budget for background checks. They can help you get the right employees, right from the start. Learn more: hubs.ly/H0g2qhZ0

How can your organization respond to the tight the labor market to ensure it is still getting the best candidates? Read our new white paper to find out: ow.ly/WThe30n97Tc

The GDPR is having a big impact on how businesses are handling data security. Here is a post that our Associate General Counsel Caroline Smith wrote for People Management about how the #GDPR is affecting businesses who have people working remotely. peoplemanagement.co.uk/experts/legal/… #DataSecurity

50% of businesses fail in the first 5 years, 70% fail after ten. Background screening from the beginning can help your startup grow and thrive. Learn how on the blog: ow.ly/H2Rg30naoyV

Our latest white paper looks at how the current labor market has changed how organizations are recruiting and screening candidates. Get it here: ow.ly/al1y30n97ZQ

The IRS website we sometimes refer applicants to for transcripts for employment verification when they can't provide W2 documentation has not been functional for an extended period. Some employment verifications may be delayed or unable to be completed until staffing returns.

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and transportation employees are working hard to fight this heinous crime. Click here to learn more: hubs.ly/H0g9cjX0

We are proud to work with Truckers Against Trafficking, @TATKylaa, and to help them spread awareness of their work. Learn about what they do and how you can help: ow.ly/lX6C30njnz2 #HumanTraffickingAwareness

In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, many businesses and all government offices are closed on Monday, January 21. While our business operations will be closed that day, our Client Relations Team will be available to support your needs.

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Our Chief Technology Officer, Conal Thompson, talks to SHRM about AI's role in the employee screening and recruiting process: shrm.org/ResourcesAndTo…