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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. […]

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 […]

Skills-First Hiring: How HR Managers Can Harness Its Potential

The old way of hiring, focusing on degrees and career paths, is changing. In 2024, companies are moving to a “skills-first” approach. This means they look at what a candidate can do, not just their education. This change is due to new tech, changing job needs, and a push for diversity and inclusion. For HR […]

Pay Transparency

Why HR Managers Need to Embrace It in 2024 and beyond In today’s workplace, pay transparency is no longer a fringe issue—it’s becoming essential for companies that want to stay competitive, attract top talent, and comply with evolving regulations. The days of keeping salaries behind closed doors are fading fast, and HR managers are on […]

2025 Benefits Changes: What HR Managers Need to Know

As 2025 gets closer, big changes in employee benefits are coming. These changes include higher healthcare costs and more focus on mental health and family benefits. HR managers must plan ahead to meet employee needs while keeping costs down.   Let’s explore the main trends for 2025 and what HR needs to do to stay […]

Conflict Mediation: Managing Tenant Disputes Without Escalating to Legal Issues

Being a landlord is more than just collecting rent. It includes handling tenant conflicts, neighbor complaints, and lease disputes. If not managed, these can lead to expensive legal battles, damaged relationships, and a bad reputation. Learning to mediate conflicts can solve these problems fast and without lawyers. Here’s why it’s key for landlords and some […]

Navigating AI in Hiring: Ensuring Fairness and Transparency in 2024

In today’s HR world, artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how we hire. AI tools such as HireVue, Pymetrics and Fetcher, help screen resumes and conduct first interviews. But, there are worries about bias and transparency in all AI choices.   The Role of AI in Recruitment AI makes hiring faster by quickly sorting through resumes. […]