The Hidden Risks of Hiring: Why Nonprofits Need Smarter Screening
The Biggest Frustrations Nonprofits Face in Screening Volunteers & Employees Nonprofit organizations play a crucial role in serving communities, often working with vulnerable populations such as children, the elderly, and individuals in crisis. However, hiring the right people—whether employees or volunteers—comes with unique challenges. Many nonprofits struggle with tight budgets, inconsistent screening policies, and […]
What Hiring Managers Need to Know About the Background Check Process – A Western Verify Guide
02/17/2025 In today’s competitive hiring landscape, speed matters. The difference between securing top talent and losing them to a competitor often comes down to time. With skilled professionals fielding multiple offers, delays in hiring—especially those caused by background checks—can make or break the deal. But here’s the thing: background checks don’t have to be […]
How to Nail the Perfect Exit Interview
How to Nail the Perfect Exit Interview 1/13/ Exit interviews are often overlooked, yet they hold the potential to uncover invaluable insights about your company. When done correctly, they can highlight areas for improvement, boost employee satisfaction, and even refine your hiring practices. But what separates a mediocre exit interview from a truly impactful one? […]
How to Handle a Difficult Employee in 2025 (Without Losing Your Sanity)
Every workplace has that employee—the one who seems to thrive on chaos, misunderstandings, or just an inexplicable desire to make every Monday feel like a full-blown crisis. In 2025, with hybrid work models, generative AI, and ever-evolving workplace norms, handling a difficult employee has become less about stern talks in corner offices and more about […]
How to Retain Your Best Employees in 2025: Strategies Backed by Data
How to Retain Your Best Employees in 2025: Strategies Backed by Data Employee retention is more critical than ever in 2025. With unemployment rates fluctuating and competition for top talent intensifying, businesses that fail to invest in their people risk losing them. According to a 2024 LinkedIn survey, 67% of employees stated they would consider […]
Multi-State vs. County-Level Background Checks: Understanding the Gaps in Coverage
October 2024 In today’s interconnected world, ensuring comprehensive background checks has become essential for businesses, landlords, and organizations alike. When it comes to background screening, there are two popular methods: multi-state checks and county-level checks. Each approach offers different advantages, but understanding the potential gaps in coverage is critical to making the best choice for […]
BCI vs. Private Background Checks: The Tenant Screening Debate for Apartment Associations
October 2024 When it comes to screening tenants, apartment associations have a lot riding on their decisions. From maintaining a safe, community-centered environment to avoiding property damage and payment issues, choosing the right screening process can make all the difference. Two common options are BCI (Bureau of Criminal Identification) background checks and private background checks. […]
Employee Engagement and Retention Excellence: How Today’s HR Leaders Are Transforming the Workplace
Employee engagement and retention are more than just buzzwords—they’re critical pillars of organizational success, especially as HR managers grapple with the challenges of today’s volatile job market. With quiet quitting, rising turnover, and fierce competition for skilled workers, how do companies create a workplace where people want to stay and thrive? In this post, we’ll […]
Should Roommates Be Screened Too? Protecting Your Property and Tenants
Imagine this scenario: your tenant, David, just had his work hours cut and is inviting his friend Rick to help share the cost of rent. Another tenant, Jill, has welcomed her sister Chrissy, who needs a place to stay after a divorce. Then there’s Meg and Jim, a couple moving in together, filled with excitement […]
From Clean Slate Laws to AI: The Biggest Background Screening Changes of 2024
In 2024, several significant policy changes in the background screening landscape are worth discussing, especially for HR professionals and organizations aiming to stay compliant: Clean Slate Legislation: This trend continues to grow, with new laws being enacted in states like California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, and New York. These laws aim to automatically seal or […]