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Get the facts on employment screening and debunk common pre-employment background check myths with this guide from ShareAble for Hires.
Employment Screening Myths: 9 Things Employers Might Not Know
Compliance Employer

Not every job applicant is as squeaky clean as they appear. Learn when to run criminal background checks when hiring new employees.
When Should You Run a Criminal Background Check on New Employees?
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Running a pre-employment background screening is essential, but how do you select a background check company? Keep reading to learn what to look for.
What to Look for in Background Check Companies
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Maximize your small business tax return with tips to keep organized files, work with tax pros, review your business classification and more. Read now.
6 Strategic Tax Tips for Small Businesses
Compliance Employer

Learn how far in the past different types of pre-employee background checks look back and how they can vary from state to state.
How Far Back Do Employment Background Checks Go?
Compliance Employer How-to Articles

Discover the five surprising facts about employee background checks and screening that could impact your small business.
5 Things That May Surprise You About Employment Screening
Compliance Employer How-to Articles

Learn how to help protect your small business from negligent hiring claims that could destroy everything you’ve worked for. Read now!
How to Help Protect Your Business From Negligent Hiring Claims
Applicant Compliance Employer How-to Articles

If you’re not keeping proper employee records, you could be hit with hefty lawsuits. Our guide can help to smooth your HR operations.
3 Essential Employee Files You Should Already Be Keeping
Compliance Criminal Background Employer How-to Articles

Get tips to tighten up your small business hiring methods with 5 ways to make your processes more efficient and less stressful. Read now!
5 Ways to Streamline Your Small Business Hiring Process
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Discover the latest on small business hiring, background check screening and more with TransUnion ShareAble 'best of' collection for 2022. Read now.
Best Employment Screening Articles for Small Businesses in 2022
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These five upcoming hiring and workplace trends could have a major impact on your small business in 2023. Discover what they are now.
Top Hiring Trends for 2023 That You Need To know
Employer Small Business

This state of the employment market in 2021 infographic provides insight into current trends of small business hiring and recruitment. Read now.
Recruitment Stats that Every Small Business Owner Needs To Know
Employer Small Business

Resume fraud can fool even the most experienced of hiring managers. Learn how to spot lies on resumes with background checks from ShareAble for Hires.
Resume Fraud: How to Tell if Your Applicant’s Resume is Inaccurate or Misleading
Employer Small Business

Learn about common gaps in small business background checks and how to avoid these 5 costly screening mistakes employers can’t afford to make. Read now.
Gaps in Small Business Employment Background Checks [5 Costly Mistakes Employers Can’t Afford to Make]
Criminal Background Employer

Wondering how to get a criminal background check? Read our criminal background check guide to make a confident hiring decision.
How to Get a Criminal Record Check for Employment
Criminal Background How-to Articles

Background checks show a variety of information, such as criminal history and SSN verification. Learn more about what shows up on a background check here
What Shows Up On An Employment Background Check?
Criminal Background How-to Articles

When should you re-screen your current employees? Getting regular background checks can keep your business secure and leadership feeling confident. Read now!
How Often Should Background Checks Be Completed?
Compliance Employer How-to Articles

Find out how to improve your onboarding process so that you help your employee get up to speed faster and get comfortable joining the team. Read now.
8 Tips to Onboard A New Employee And Make A Good Impression
Applicant Criminal Background Employer How-to Articles

Hiring managers face recruiting obstacles like lack of qualified candidates, high costs and inefficient processes. Read about how to tackle them.
How To Overcome Hiring And Recruiting Challenges For Your Small Business
Applicant Criminal Background Employer How-to Articles

As an employer, it’s important to be up-to-date on background check laws. Learn more about what to know about background checks as an employer here.
What Employers Need to Know About Background Checks before You Screen
Compliance Criminal Background Employer

Learn about seasonal hiring processes and discover effective tips for taking on temporary employees in your small business.
How to Hire Seasonal Employees For Your Small Business And What to Consider
Employer

Wondering how to do a background check on someone? Read through this guide from TransUnion ShareAble for Hires to learn how.
How To Do A Background Check On Someone
Employer

Learn how to hire a freelancer that meets your needs, budget and business goals. Don't skip steps. Always run background checks before you onboard. Read now.
How to Hire A Freelancer for Your Small Business And What to Consider
Employer Small Business How-to Articles Infographics

How long does It take for small businesses to hire nowadays? Find out the average duration to hire a new employee with our infographic.
Small Business Hiring Timeline
Employer Small Business How-to Articles

Discover the latest on small business hiring, employment screening and other topics with this 'best of' 2021' collection of ShareAble articles. Read now!
Top Employment Screening Articles for Small Businesses in 2021
Employer

Read best practices to hire a nanny for in-home care of your children. Learn how to find, interview, vet and screen with our nanny screening guide.
How to Hire a Nanny - A Guide For Parents to Make a More Informed Decision
Employer

Checking references is a smart way to reduce risk and uncover more information about your candidate. Learn how to check references and what questions to ask.
Employer Reference Check Questions: 8 Things You Must Ask
Employer

Resume warning signs can be easy to overlook. Learn what to look for when reviewing resumes with this guide from TransUnion ShareAble for Hires.
How to Review a Resume And Spot Red Flags: A Small Business Employer's Guide
Employer How-to Articles

Learn how to find good employees for your small business and make a confident hire with this guide from ShareAble For Hires.
How to Find and Recruit Good Employees for Your Small Business
Employer How-to Articles

Unwanted attrition is harmful for office morale and culture. And it can sink your bottom-line. Learn actionable tips to reduce turnover at your SMB.
Effective Employee Retention Strategies That You Can Do for Your Small Business
Compliance Criminal Background Employer

An in home caregiver can assist your loved one with both personal and medical tasks. Learn about different kinds of caregivers and how to go about hiring one.
7 Steps to Consider When Hiring In home Caregivers for Your Loved Ones
Compliance Criminal Background Employer

Read how to recruit and retain millennials at your SMB. Some tips include using social media, highlighting company perks and offering work flexibility.
Tips & Strategies to Recruit & Retain Millennial Employees
Employer

Starting an internship program could be the recruiting tool you need to take your small business to new heights. Learn about the benefits with this guide.
Why You Should Consider Creating an Internship Program for Your Business
Employer

Every employer wants to make better hiring decisions. Learn tips on how to create and use job interview scorecards to hire better employees. Read now.
How To Use Interview Scorecards To Improve Hiring Decisions
Employer

Haven't consider a remote worker? Remote employment may be the way of the future. Learn how to hire and manage remote employees with this guide.
How to Hire and Manage Remote Employees [A Small Business Owner’s Guide]
Employer

Learn the practices can help you hire the best employees for your small business with this guide from ShareAble for Hires. Learn more!
How to Hire the Best Employees for Your Small Business
Criminal Background Employer

Read our 'best of' articles collection from 2020. These most popular posts hit on small business hiring and screening topics and more. Read now!
Our Best Employment Screening Articles from 2020
Employer Small Business

There are many background checks that hiring managers can perform to learn more about job candidates. Find out which ones makes sense for your business.
Types of Background Checks
Applicant Compliance Criminal Background Employer

Does your small business know the proper steps to follow when a job candidate fails a background check per FCRA and EEOC guidelines. Find out.
How to Handle a Candidate Who Fails A Background Check
Applicant Criminal Background Employer How-to Articles

Time to complete employment background checks varies widely. Traditional methods can take weeks while other checks can take just minutes. Learn more.
How long does an employment background check take? [Hint it can be faster than you think]

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