Tag Archives: NAPBS

Information Security a Top Priority for NAPBS Accredited Background Screening Firms

June 23, 2015Thomas AhearnRecent PostsTags: Accreditation, NAPBS

Written By ESR News Blog Editor Thomas Ahearn

Information security is a top priority for background screening firms in today’s digital age. Background screening firms that deal with Personally Identifiable Information (PII) of consumers must guard against data breaches and identity theft. A background screening firm accredited by the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS) has safeguards in place against unauthorized users and unwanted intrusions. This blog is the first in a six part series about NAPBS Accreditation. For previous blogs about NAPBS Accreditation, please visit http://www.esrcheck.com/wordpress/tag/accreditation/. Continue reading →

NAPBS Accreditation for Background Screening Firms Will Reach Tipping Point and Become Standard Criteria in 2015

December 18, 2014Les RosenRecent PostsTags: Accreditation, Background Checks, Employment Screening Resources, ESR, Lester Rosen, NAPBS, Trends

Written By Attorney Lester Rosen, Founder & CEO of Employment Screening Resources (ESR)

The National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS) accreditation program for background screening firms will reach a tipping point and become standard criteria for selecting a vendor in 2015. The NAPBS exists to promote ethical business practices and compliance with the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidance, and state and international laws related to background screening. This trend is number 4 on the Employment Screening Resources (ESR) 8th Annual ‘ESR Top Ten Background Check Trends for 2015.’ For a list of background check trends, visit http://www.esrcheck.com/ESR-Top-Ten-Background-Check-Trends. Continue reading →

Employment Screening Resources Achieves Background Screening Credentialing Council Accreditation

February 18, 2014Thomas AhearnRecent PostsTags: Accreditation, BSAAP, BSCC, Employment Screening Resources, ESR, Lester Rosen, NAPBS, National Association of Professional Background Screeners

The National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS®) Background Screening Credentialing Council (BSCC) announced today that Employment Screening Resources® (ESR) has successfully demonstrated continued compliance with the Background Screening Agency Accreditation Program (BSAAP) and will continue to be formally recognized as BSCC-Accredited. Continue reading →

Use of NAPBS Accredited Background Screening Firms by Employers Picking Up Steam

December 23, 2013Les RosenRecent PostsTags: Background Checks, Employment Screening Resources, ESR, Lester Rosen, NAPBS, National Association of Professional Background Screeners, Trends

Given the increasingly complex legal environment, employers in 2014 will be faced with the challenges of ensuring that a background screening provider utilizes best practices to be in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidance for the use of criminal records, and applicable state laws as well as accuracy. The National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS®) has introduced a rigorous accreditation program for screening firms that is confirmed by an on-site independent auditor and is a way to ensure an employer is dealing with a knowledgeable professional. This is Trend Number Five of the 7th Annual Employment Screening Resources® (ESR) ‘Top Ten Background Check Trends’ for 2014. For more information about the trends, please visit http://www.esrcheck.com/ESR-Top-Ten-Background-Check-Trends. Continue reading →

Webcast Outlining FCRA and Background Checks for HR Professionals Scheduled for September 26

September 17, 2013Thomas AhearnRecent PostsTags: Background Checks, Employment Screening Resources, ESR Speaks, Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), NAPBS, National Association of Professional Background Screeners, Webinar

Ory Tucker, the Client Experience Director of Employment Screening Resources® (ESR), will present a live webcast titled ‘The Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and Background Checks’ for the HR.com Institutes for Human Resources (IHR) Quality of Hire Virtual Conference on Thursday, September 26, 2013 from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM ET. For information about the webcast and to register for the free event, visit http://www.hr.com/en?t=/contentManager/onStory&StoryID=1376612144688. Continue reading →

Background Check Expert Lester Rosen of Employment Screening Resources Joins CrimApollo Advisory Board

September 10, 2013Thomas AhearnRecent PostsTags: Background Checks, Criminal records, EEOC, Employment Screening Resources, Lester Rosen, NAPBS, National Association of Professional Background Screeners

Attorney Lester Rosen, Founder and CEO of Employment Screening Resources® (ESR), has joined the advisory board of CrimApollo, a provider of a unique online assessment process that helps employers use criminal record information in compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Guidance. ESR and CrimApollo are also working on a strategic relationship whereby ESR clients may utilize CrimApollo services. More information about the full CrimApollo Advisory Board is available at http://www.crimapollo.com/aboutus.php. Continue reading →

National Association of Professional Background Screeners Celebrates 10th Anniversary at 2013 Annual Conference

September 9, 2013Thomas AhearnRecent PostsTags: Background Checks, Background screening industry, Employment Screening Resources, Lester Rosen, NAPBS, National Association of Professional Background Screeners

After a decade of existence, the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS®) will celebrate ten years of being “The Voice of Screening Professionals” at the 2013 10th Anniversary NAPBS Annual Conference at the J.W. Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona from September 15 to 17, 2013. For information about the 2013 NAPBS Annual Conference, visit http://www.napbs.com/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageID=3618. Continue reading →

NAPBS Applauds NBC Today Show Report for Recognizing Importance of Employee Background Checks

August 21, 2013Thomas AhearnRecent PostsTags: Accreditation, Background Checks, CFPB, Criminal records, EEOC, employment screening, Employment Screening Resources, Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), FTC, In-Home Workers, NAPBS, Service Workers

The National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS®) applauds an NBC Today Show report by National Investigative Correspondent Jeff Rossen for emphasizing “the critically important role background screening plays in today’s business environment,” according to a press release from the NAPBS available at http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20130820006390/en. Continue reading →

Safe Hiring Expert to Discuss Use of Criminal Convictions in Employment at 2013 ABA Annual Meeting in San Francisco

August 7, 2013Thomas AhearnRecent PostsTags: Background Checks, Criminal records, EEOC, Employment Screening Resources, legal compliance, Lester Rosen, NAPBS

Attorney Lester S. Rosen, Founder and CEO of background check firm Employment Screening Resources® (ESR), will discuss the ‘Use of Criminal Convictions in Employment’ on Friday, August 9, 2013 for the Section of Labor and Employment Law at the 2013 American Bar Association (ABA) Annual Meeting in San Francisco, CA. The panel discussion will take place from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM PST in Moscone Center West, Room 3007, Third Floor. For more information about the Section of Labor and Employment Law at the 2013 ABA Annual Meeting, visit http://www.americanbar.org/groups/labor_law/events_cle/abalel_annual.html. Continue reading →