The G2 In the News blog archive.
PeopleG2 Announces a New Mobile Website
Posted on 04/02/13 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
PeopleG2 is pleased to announce the creation of a mobile website which will provide easy website access from any mobile device. This mobile website will allow visitors the opportunity to locate PeopleG2 and lea .. read more »
PeopleG2 Goes Green While Providing Enhanced Online Drug Testing
Posted on 03/19/13 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
PeopleG2, an industry leader in Human Capital Due Diligence, announces a new online system for Drug Testing. This system provides their clients solid enhancements to the drug testing process, while utilizing a pape .. read more »
The Proposed Expansion of E Verify
Posted on 03/05/13 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
Over the last several years, many state governments have mandated the use of E-Verify as a tool to be used when conducting an employment screening. Recently, the House Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Securit .. read more »
CEO Resolutions for the New Year 2013: Leading In the New Economy
Posted on 01/28/13 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower” - Steve Jobs In challenging times, leaders are looked to as visionaries and motivators to continually see their businesses thrive. The l .. read more »
PeopleG2 Announces New Strategic Partnerships to Make The Background Check Process Seamless
Posted on 01/08/13 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
Background checks have become a normal part of the process, and as such, PeopleG2 feels it is important to provide its clients with the most efficient means possible to coordinate the employment screening process with th .. read more »
Recreational Drug Use and The Department of Transportation
Posted on 12/10/12 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
As most people are aware, some states have passed initiatives recently that permit the use of marijuana for “recreational” purposes. While not all states have passed these, it raises the issue of how th .. read more »
The 10 Dos and Donts of Conducting Employee Background Checks
Posted on 10/26/12 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
The question is often asked: What is the importance of conducting an employee background check? While there are many reasons that can be given, the bottom line is that a bad hiring decision can affect your co .. read more »
Criminal Records and Job Opportunities
Posted on 09/27/12 in: In the News by Chris Dyer
Criminal Records and Job Opportunities There has been a lot of discussion recently, much of it stemming from the EEOC, about the use of criminal records in employment decisions. The EEOC has presented its guidelin .. read more »
Employment Is On The Rise For Older Workers
Posted on 04/18/12 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
Since December 2007, employment for those people 55 and older is up 3.9 million. More and more people are putting off retirement due to the difficult economic conditions of the last several years. This age gr .. read more »
New System Changes Help Our Clients
Posted on 03/29/12 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
Utilizing the online portal offered by peopleG2 is a way that most of our clients stay up with their orders and the progress of their background checks. We are pleased to announce some updates and changes that we t .. read more »
Social Media Screening: A New Service Of PeopleG2
Posted on 02/28/12 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
One of the new upgrades that PeopleG2 is offering is Social Media Screening. This screening provides an employer the opportunity to utilize an applicant’s social media presence in the overall applicant screen .. read more »
PeopleG2: Upgraded Website and Upgraded Offerings
Posted on 02/28/12 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
In January, Liberty Alliance was proud to announce a name change to PeopleG2. The “G2” represents a term used for “Intelligence Gathering.” Many of our clients have asked about our com .. read more »
PeopleG2 Takes Integration With E Verify To A New Level
Posted on 02/28/12 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
PeopleG2 has upgraded its integration with E-verify and the I-9 Certification process. These include the Three Day Rule Exception, Photo Matching and Document Management. It is mandated by E-Verify that informatio .. read more »
Current Job Skills Are Identified Through Employment Screenings
Posted on 12/09/11 in: In the News by Chris Dyer
One of the benefits of employment screening is that it can provide not only information about a criminal history, but it can also offer a hiring manager a glimpse of an applicant’s work history and qualifications.& .. read more »
Private Sector Adding Jobs Means A Greater Need For Background Checks
Posted on 11/15/11 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
The job growth forecast for October was approximately 101,000 new jobs. This number was exceeded by almost 8% as U.S. employers added 110,000 jobs. Along with this job growth, there was also a drastic drop in .. read more »
The Push For Job Growth Begins With Small Businesses
Posted on 11/14/11 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
Over half of all employed Americans work for small businesses. When making employment decisions, many of the tools used for hiring, such as background checks, are the same for a small business as they are for large .. read more »
Reference Verifications Are A Worthwhile Choice
Posted on 11/03/11 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
When it comes to employment screening, reference verifications can take a lot of time and effort. Whether you conduct reference verifications yourself, or outsource them to a background check company like peopleG2, .. read more »
Employment Screening Can Help Make A Standout Workplace
Posted on 11/01/11 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
Companies that consider themselves successful are always working to re-define themselves in a changing global environment. While HR departments and hiring managers focus on background checks and bringing in the rig .. read more »
A Background Check Can Help Screen A Jobless Applicant
Posted on 10/21/11 in: In the News by Chris Dyer
A background check can be a useful tool for companies that are open to hire someone that has been jobless for a time. A form of discrimination that has emerged out of the recession is that of companies discriminati .. read more »
Employment Screening Can Build Trust
Posted on 10/20/11 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
Trust in any situation is important. Once trust is established in a social context, people know they can rely on one another. The same can be said for an employment situation, and an employment screening solu .. read more »
Employers Are Basing Decisions On Assessments and Employment Screening
Posted on 10/14/11 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
An employment screening is an excellent tool for prospective employers to look into an applicants past and determine such things as work history, educational background and criminal history. An employment screening .. read more »
Holiday Hiring Means Employment Screening
Posted on 10/04/11 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
It’s that time of year where retail stores begin their holiday hiring, and a background check should be on the check list. Any sort of hiring, whether permanent or temporary, should not be considered complete .. read more »
How To Conduct A Background Check
Posted on 09/26/11 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
For many companies, there is a general question of how to conduct a background check. For some, this is an entirely new venture, having been brought about by something adverse that occurred in the workplace. .. read more »
Pre-Employment Drug Screening
Posted on 09/16/11 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
For many companies a background check is never complete without a pre-employment drug screening. This is a more expensive test, but is an important piece for any company that wants to rule out drug use in their wor .. read more »
Employment Screenings and The Need For Influence
Posted on 09/14/11 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
Dale Carnegie utilized the phrase, “Act enthusiastic and you’ll be enthusiastic.” In a job interview, this can be great advice. When an applicant steps into a job interview, the thing they a .. read more »
Background Check Process
Posted on 09/12/11 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
The background check process can be as simple or as extensive as a company would like it to be. There are many different searches and verifications that can be included, but the most important thing is for a compan .. read more »
How Can A Background Check Help Land A Job
Posted on 09/08/11 in: In the News by Chris Dyer
One of the biggest questions on people’s minds, particularly those that are looking for employment, is simply, “Where are the jobs?” In a job market that seemingly seems to reflect growth and then .. read more »
Verification of Education
Posted on 09/06/11 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
In a time in which people will do almost anything to get a job, a verification of education is something that has become almost necessary for positions which require a certain level of academic completion. It is po .. read more »
Career Transition Shows The Need For Background Checks
Posted on 08/19/11 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
A recent survey by CareerBuilder showed that 54% of workers who were laid off during the past year have since found new jobs and are working in different fields than they did in their previous employment. With the .. read more »
Small Businesses Should Consider Employment Screening
Posted on 08/18/11 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
For many small business owners, there is a certain amount of security in being able to control the hiring and employee environment a little better than a large corporation can. Often times, small business owners wi .. read more »
A Background Check Helps You Know The People You Hire
Posted on 08/17/11 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
In today’s business world, telecommuting is one of the advantages that people look for. Whether it is because of the increased cost of gas, or the simple appeal of not having to commute, telecommuting is some .. read more »
The Stops and Starts Of Hiring In A Recession Spells Out The Need For Employment Screening
Posted on 08/16/11 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
It seems like every week we hear something different on the government’s job reports. One report will say that things are improving, while other signs point to an ever worsening situation. Even industri .. read more »
What Stage In The Hiring Process Are Criminal Background Checks Necessary
Posted on 08/10/11 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
Most companies are in agreement that all applicants should be given a criminal background check to determine whether or not they have been honest in their resume and would be a suitable employee for the given field. Howe .. read more »
Advances In Hiring and Background Checks For the Modern Economy
Posted on 07/29/11 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
A business is only as good as the employees it hires. If you think you have a competent hiring strategy, you may have to reconsider. The latest dip back into the recent economic recession is not just a concern for mainta .. read more »
How To Cut Hiring Time and Costs In Half With Employment Screening
Posted on 07/20/11 in: In the News by Chris Dyer
Job creation can be a good and a bad thing for many companies. On one hand, job creation within a company means growth, and in an uneven economy this is something to be proud of. On the other hand, hiring can be a costly .. read more »
Employees Hired With A Background Check Are Worth Rewarding
Posted on 07/19/11 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
Small business owners are presented with challenges. There is a certain level of stress that comes with owning and operating a small business. Once success is achieved there can be a little room to breathe, b .. read more »
Recruiters and Background Checks Make An Effective Combination
Posted on 07/18/11 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
In today’s job market, recruiters are tasked with not only identifying talent but also the perfect fit for a company in a time where resumes saturate every company’s job advertisement. As difficult as t .. read more »
The Challenges Presented By The Recession Signals A Need For Employment Screening
Posted on 07/15/11 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
We have heard recently of the recession ending and jobs being created. Unfortunately, this may not be the case. As the Fed scrambles to figure out what needs to be done to create jobs, the many jobless conti .. read more »
Independent Contractor vs. Employee Hire: Both Provide Reasons For An Employment Screening
Posted on 07/14/11 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
The decision to hire independent contractors vs. employees carries with it both advantages and disadvantages. Hiring independent contractors can reduce payroll taxes and other expenses associated with employees.&nb .. read more »
Job Creation Assistance Means A Need For Employment Screening
Posted on 07/07/11 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
Recently, the Department of Commerce launched a new initiative called SelectUSA as a way to spur investment in U.S. based businesses by foreign investors. This shows an effort by the federal government to recognize .. read more »
Employment Screening Can Assist Companies In Hiring Temporary Employees
Posted on 07/05/11 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
Temporary employees have been utilized for years as a low-risk solution for companies that are looking to find a full time candidate to fill a position. Due to the economy, the conversion rate from temp to permanen .. read more »
Recruiting Games Are A New Tool For Companies Looking To Hire
Posted on 07/01/11 in: In the News by Chris Dyer
Social media such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter have become a useable tool by people looking to network and market their skills to recruiters and potential employers. Jobs are now posted within networking group .. read more »
Employment Screening Helps Companies to Hire Slow and Hire Correctly
Posted on 06/30/11 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
Many companies that are looking to fill positions want to do so quickly, without taking the time to thoroughly examine a candidate. This occurs when there is a specific need that has to be filled or things will sta .. read more »
Employment Screening Can Help Organizational Conflict
Posted on 06/29/11 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
One of the most unfortunate jobs of Human Resource Managers is the need to deal with conflict. While conflict is often associated with a negative connotation, it can also be an opportunity for HR personnel to coach .. read more »
A Background Check Can Identify Employees That Fit
Posted on 06/28/11 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
While there is a lot of discussion these days about workplace transformation that creates a workplace focused around balance, the bottom line for many companies is that they are just simply looking to get the job done.&n .. read more »
How To Update Your Hiring Strategy With Employment Screening
Posted on 06/27/11 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
The ways in which applicants choose to promote themselves to companies has vastly changed in recent years, yet most companies hiring strategies have remained the same. In the recent economy that is slowly healing from it .. read more »
When Background Checks Are Necessary
Posted on 06/24/11 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
The practice of using background checks and employment screening when hiring an applicant often varies among companies. Some businesses background check all of their employees, some only check lower level positions, and .. read more »
Employment Screening and The Cost of Hiring
Posted on 06/21/11 in: In the News by Chris Dyer
How Will Employment Screening Lower Your Spending Costs? As the employment rates are slowly beginning to decline again after the 2009 recession, keeping new hires and maintaining secure jobs is more important than ever. .. read more »
Credit Reports and Employment Screening
Posted on 06/15/11 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
The use of credit reports in an employment screening process has been in the news lately. In a time in which many people may have been late on a credit payment or accumulated credit card debt due to a layoff or wor .. read more »
Employment Screening Can Help Identify The Right Talent For Your Organization
Posted on 06/09/11 in: In the News by Chris Dyer
When companies make hiring decisions, they want to believe they are hiring not only the best fit for their company, but also a top industry specific performer. The goal in hiring is to find those people that will b .. read more »
The Importance of Compliance in Employment Screening
Posted on 06/08/11 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
The primary purpose of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is simple. It exists to ensure fairness and accuracy of credit reporting for consumers, including employees. While the underlying purpose is simple, .. read more »
E-Verify Is Becoming A Standard For Employment Screening
Posted on 06/07/11 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
While the practice of I-9 Certification is not new, the use of The Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system has become increasingly utilized in the past several years. E-Verify is an internet based, .. read more »
A Rise In Job Listings Leads To More Employment Screening Needs
Posted on 06/02/11 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
If you need a sign that the economy is making improvements, take a look at the job boards. The strategic map for many HR professionals has been riddled with ways to achieve more with less over the past several year .. read more »
Employment Screening For The Unemployed
Posted on 05/31/11 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
The unemployed are facing a difficult road ahead. Not since World War II have we seen the number of jobless persons that presently exists. Forty percent of the nations unemployed have been out of work for ove .. read more »
Personal Employment Screening
Posted on 05/27/11 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
One of the concerns that job-seekers have is what information is presented on his or her background check. There can often be errors on credit reports, or a positive criminal match that was uncovered during an empl .. read more »
Challenges of Brick and Mortar Companies vs. Virtual Companies
Posted on 05/26/11 in: In the News by Chris Dyer
The traditional company that maintains all operations in one centralized location is being challenged by virtual companies. There are benefits to both, but there are also challenges that each face in their daily op .. read more »
California Labor Law Myths And Employment Screening
Posted on 05/24/11 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
Every state is provided the opportunity to define their labor laws. From terminations to doctor’s notes, these laws determine just how companies can handle their employees when it comes to adverse action.&nbs .. read more »
Employment Screening Helps To Support A Flexible Work Culture
Posted on 05/23/11 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
When creating a flexible work culture, it becomes more about changing the way of thinking and working rather than just a change in schedule. Flexibility in the workplace means helping employees make quality contrib .. read more »
Defining Flexibility For Your Company With Employment Screening
Posted on 05/20/11 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
One of the problems when using buzzwords like “transforming corporate culture” or “new corporate identity” is that an assumption is made by many that what’s good for one company can be utili .. read more »
The Flexible Workplace: A Step Into The Future
Posted on 05/19/11 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
There is a shift in the traditional culture of business, one that goes beyond employment screening. This shift is towards creating a more flexible workplace. The realization is that as business takes on a mor .. read more »
Pre-Employment Drug Tests Do Not Discriminate
Posted on 05/18/11 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
In a time in which often times there is a fine line between what is and is not considered discrimination, many employers are adding drug testing to their list of “don’t” when considering employment scre .. read more »
4 Of The Best Hiring Solutions For Any Company In Need of Employment Screening
Posted on 05/11/11 in: In the News by Chris Dyer
Hiring success rates can often be a source of contention or of pride for any given business. If a new hire turns out to be a profitable employee, a company feels confidant in their process. If not, then they tend t .. read more »
Pre-Hire Assessments Are A Necessity For Todays Job Market
Posted on 05/11/11 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
In addition to employment screening, many companies are now utilizing pre-hire assessments to screen out applicants that just don’t fit. One of the concerns brought about by utilizing these types of assessmen .. read more »
Mixed Signals Abound About Hiring As The Recession Continues
Posted on 05/10/11 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
While it seems that things are looking up where hiring is concerned, there are mixed signals being provided by the federal government and their statistical data. The positive news is that there were 244,000 jobs ad .. read more »
Company Culture and Budgets: Putting The Pieces In Place To Be Successful
Posted on 04/27/11 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
As HR personnel consider hiring and retention, multiple factors come into play. If your company considers credit information, how do you use it and what are the factors you use in determining employment? When .. read more »
Protect Your Business from a Workers Compensation Scandal
Posted on 04/21/11 in: In the News by Chris Dyer
No business owner wants to be taken advantage of by the employees that he trusts. When you allow someone to be a part of your business, you want to believe that they will protect your interests on top of their own. .. read more »
How Employment Screening Will Help Ebb The Growing Popularity Of Fake Resumes
Posted on 04/19/11 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
Resume fraud has always been a part of the employer/applicant relationship. In the past, embellishments and exaggerations on a resume were not so commonplace and fewer companies felt the need to confirm resume .. read more »
The Need For Employment Screening: Is Desperation Creating More Resume Fraud
Posted on 04/16/11 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
As Unemployment Rates are expected to hold steady for 2011 at 9%, more and more applicants are leaving interviews without employment. Over the last few months we have seen millions of new jobs being created, yet the unem .. read more »
Job Creation and HR Concerns: Defining The Need for Background Checks
Posted on 04/13/11 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
The Challenge of Long Term Unemployment A staggering 45.5 percent of those jobless in March stated that they had been without work for more than six months. This is contrary to what has recently been stated about .. read more »
HR News: Take Note of Possible Employment Screening Changes As Hiring Increases
Posted on 04/04/11 in: In the News by Mike Bankhead
HR News: Take Note of Possible Employment Screening Changes As Hiring Increases In my work as a non-profit executive, one of the most common difficulties we dealt with was requiring more but having to manage ope .. read more »
The background check, the next generation
Posted on 02/04/11 in: In the News by Chris Dyer
In his 10 years in dirty laundry, Chris Dyer has seen it all, investigating the backgrounds of between 200,000 and 333,000 individuals by his reckoning. The trend of late is an epidemic of lying. “Given the rec .. read more »
The New Website
Posted on 10/15/10 in: In the News by Chris Dyer
A great big THANK YOU to all of our clients, partners and associates for all of the great feedback and praise on our recent website update. If you have not had a chance to see the new site, view it now: www.liberty .. read more »
