Fair Chance Hiring Done Right
With the current state of the economy and the impact of the labor shortage, many businesses are looking for ways to expand their hiring reach to fill critical gaps. One growing trend is second chance hiring, which taps into a population of nearly 70.
Building bridges to employment for the formerly incarcerated
In 2011, veteran criminal trial attorney John Koufos found himself in prison after a drunk driving arrest and saw firsthand the many challenges former inmates face as they re-enter society. Since his own release and re-integration, John has.
Get to know Mike Reid, Insights' new healthcare leader
We are excited to introduce Appriss Insights’ new Sales Alliance Leader for Healthcare, Mike Reid! Mike has more than 30 years of experience in healthcare and joins Insights after working for leading organizations in the industry such as Pfizer and.
How Fair Chance Hiring Can Create a More Inclusive Workplace
As the ‘Great Resignation’ sweeps the nation, filling the many new job openings has become a significant problem for employers. Finding qualified candidates who fit an organization’s unique culture is not always easy, and new strategies for finding.
Getting the Fullest Picture of Healthcare Sanctions and Exclusions
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the vulnerabilities within our healthcare system, with bed shortages and a lack of life-saving equipment available when Americans needed them most. But there is another problem facing the healthcare industry: a staffing.
Taking an employee-focused approach to continuous monitoring
With the safety of employees and customers in mind, many employers are turning to unique and innovative ways to protect themselves against person-based risk. One such solution is continuous monitoring, which provides alerts immediately following.
Arrest Warrants and Justice Intelligence: Best Practices for Enforcement and Safety
There are over 7.8 million active criminal warrants in the United States on any given day. Over 1 million of these warrants are for felonies, and approximately 100,000 are for serious violent crime. Law enforcement agencies dedicate significant.
Navigating Court Research Obstacles in 2021
There was no shortage of significant obstacles facing CRAs in 2020. The social and economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic was widespread, including in the court research industry that is essential for background screening. As courts closed down or.
Five questions to evaluate your sex offender registry search process
Sex offender registry (SOR) searches have become a frequently-used element of background screening packages. In 2020, 70% of employers ordered sex offender registry checks on all employees (up from 61% in 2017), according to an industry survey.
How access to real-time incarceration data helps states prevent and recover improper unemployment insurance payments
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, state audits unveiled millions of dollars in improper unemployment payments.