eVerifile’s new program, eShortLine, extends the benefits of eRailSafe to short line railroads - the first unified employee and contractor screening platform of its kind. Rather than dealing with multiple platforms, short line and regional railroad owners can count on...

The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association, also known as ASLRRA, is a trade association that represents the owners and operators of short line and regional railroads. For small communities that dot rural America, these small railroads are the only...

In today’s world, railroads should be familiar with drug testing instances and regulations to help ensure safety and productivity. Operating heavy railroad machinery can produce tremendous consequences if used under the influence of drugs or alcohol. That’s why, it is...

The safety and security of venues and stadiums remains a national security issue. The recent events and tragedies across the world have shown that all stadiums and venues must enhance the safety for spectators and participants at their facilities. Event staffers are...

Hiring managers face the dilemma of making the best decision when interviewing and hiring potential employees. One of their biggest concerns is finding red flags in the employee’s pre-employment screening or background check. Pre-employment screening encompasses a...

The importance of creating a valuable workplace environment is integral to a company’s overall success and employee performance. The workplace environment is a key determinant of an employee’s quality of work, productivity level and an organization’s bottom line. To...

When hiring, the key for businesses is to create a mindset where they are focused on investing in prospective employees for the long-term. Below, eVerifile outlines the result of a negligent hire, its impact on a company’s bottom line and how pre-employment screening...

For any company, pre-employment screening is a procedure that should be implemented to ensure workplace safety. From the first stage of hiring, employers should conduct background checks in order to gain confidence in their hiring decisions. Below, eVerifile outlines...

Individuals who oversee railroad properties have an obligation to their contractors, employees, vendors and the community to ensure proper protocols are implemented for the safety and security of the railroads. After the terrorist attacks of 9/11, railroads tightened...

eRailSafe, the Class I Railroad industry leader for contractor and employee screening, helps protect Class 1 and Short Line railroads by providing a comprehensive safety and security program that includes screening, badging and training. A service provided by...

Reliable contractor screening is an essential component to protecting your company and workforce. In today’s business world, many companies rely on contractors as a vital part of their workfore, and these individuals are often granted the same access as full-time...

In today’s business culture, it is imperative that leaders take every step possible to protect their workforce. Despite the fact that only 10% of U.S. companies conduct background checks on contractors, ensuring a safe workplace should be a top priority for every...

The Equal Employment Opportunity (EEOC) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have issued a joint publication entitled, Background Checks, What Employers Need to Know. The publication offers guidance from both agencies to employers when considering the background of...

Employee drug testing and drug screening are necessary to ensure that you have the right risk control plan in place. Testing your employees pre-employment and randomly throughout their tenure could help safeguard your business and its current employees.  “According to...

“10.3 million independent contractors go to work in the United States every day; 90% of American companies neglect to run contractor screening and criminal checks on contractors.” In today’s world it would be prudent for all businesses to conduct background checks on...

by Larry White, January 10, 2014 Ensuring workplace safety is a difficult task for any company. You must have the right plans and programs in place to safeguard your employees. This starts during the hiring process and carries itself throughout the tenure of an...

Employee Identification (ID) Cards safeguard the accessibility of your job sites. They are a good visual way of quickly assessing who should – and shouldn’t – be allowed on the premises. Once your new employees and contractors have been approved through a background...

Among some of the best hiring practices for the New Year, you should strive to automate your background check process. Having an automated background check process can greatly improve the efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of your employee onboarding. It will also...

Today we live in a truly global society. Businesses are as diversified as our country, and are no longer boxed in by borders – of any kind. As your talent pools and outreach continue to grow, so must your human resource needs. More and more, the need for Global...

It’s no secret that social media has grown to be an important tool in the employment process. As the world becomes more dependent on technology, there are more and more people posting, tweeting, and pinning. And now, employers are able to leverage social media to...

Technology has changed how pretty much everything is done—from shopping to bill paying, and now talent recruitment. The Web provides opportunities for recruiters to better identify and locate quality talent, as well as the ability to hire remote talent to bring them...

When selecting a background check service, it’s important to understand your options and exactly what you should be looking for. In order to simplify your search, we’ve created a checklist of benefits and features that you should look for when selecting the best...

When your company makes the decision to hire an independent contractor you need to be aware of the similarities and differences, verse hiring an employee, in the employment process. Though an independent contractor, it is imperative that your company screens the...

Currently, there is much conversation relating to background checks for government contractors—and the future hiring practices for government agencies. After details of the horrific event at the Navy Yard in Washington DC, Homeland Security Committee chairman, Sen....

With 90% of American companies neglecting to run the necessary vendor, supplier, and contractor background checks, it is clear that executives and managers have lost sight of the importance of background screening for the individuals who often have as much, if not...

What is the box and why are people trying to ban it? The “box” refers to the question on many job applications that asks applicants if they have ever been convicted of a crime or ever been incarcerated. The ban-the-box movement is a proposal, already implemented in...

Pre-employment background checks are among the most valuable contributions to a company’s risk minimization strategy. According to a study, 53% of resumes contain falsifications and a reported 7% of job seekers have a felony background. The truth remains...

Often, employers ask if an employee drug test is ever considered a consumer report and does it need to follow the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). To answer these questions, we consulted with four industry experts to get their opinion. Jackson Lewis Law Firm Our...

Far too often, many casino HR departments implement casino background screening policies for new hires, and even existing staff. Beyond casino staff there is another threat that exists. Vendors, and their employees, have access to secure areas of your casino and,...

Social media has grown to be an essential tool for brands—not only do Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube create opportunities to market products and services, but these platforms allow businesses to engage with their market; learn about their followers; market to their...