Lets face it, everyone will have a toilet, a shower, a basement drain that backs up. It sneaks up on you when you least expect it. At first you may hear a strange gurgle, maybe even difficulty flushing, and then BAM! Water isn’t flowing the direction it is supposed to be. So what do you …
How Common Are Child Abuse Crimes from Babysitters? By: Valerie Goodwin August 9, 2021 All parents want some alone time eventually. Whether that is to run some errands, take a nap, or go out with friends or family. What do you do with the kids though? A common option is to leave them with a …
We live in an era where technology is always readily available at our fingertips. This has made social media the first place we go to get information about each other – what school someone went to, who they are dating, where they went on vacation, and more. We find ourselves using social media as an …
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What Are Potential Employers Going To See On My Background Check? By: Valerie GoodwinJune 28, 2021 Most of us have applied for a job and have had to consent to them running a background check on us. What exactly are they looking for though? How will what they find impact your chances of getting hired? …
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Have you ever asked someone you met on a dating app for a background check before agreeing to a first date? What about a local handyperson before allowing them into your home? Chances are, you have tried alternative methods to verify someone’s identity other than asking for a background check. Asking a stranger to send …
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We need vetting, but we also need volunteers. The primary purpose of vetting has been to protect the community and the organization from exposure to bad actors, but the world has evolved and non-profit organizations are now competing for Volunteers. Today a volunteer fills out a form, often on paper, and doesn’t know when the …
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Imagine that someone on Facebook is able to send you a friend request and see your activity or background without you even responding. This is the answer Match Group has for safety issues on Tinder and other dating apps in their portfolio. How do you feel about someone doing a background check on you before …
Happy New Year! My last article covered why we should be using background checks to screen out potentially bad, if not dangerous, dates. As a non-single individual, living an ordinary life, you might still be wondering why you’d want to use a background check. Let me address why you’re not being paranoid or overly cautious for wanting …
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Employers generally use the background check as a final step to make their hiring decision and protect themselves from several potential HR risks. But you’re wondering–why should I use a background check if I’m not hiring anyone? There are actually many reasons why we should be using the background check in our day-to-day lives. This …