So-Called “Free” Background Screening

When looking for a background screening service on any given search engine, what comes up time and time again in your search are the advertisements for so-called “free” background checks. This begs the question: why pay a background screening company, such as AAA Credit Screening, for their services, when you could simply pull a free report off of one of these websites? Listing their services as free and easy to use, wherein you can initiate a full search right off the homepage, these websites make it seem like a background check is just a simple click away!  To read more, please follow this link https://www.hrbackground.com/free-background-check.html

Nearly Half of Employers Have Caught a Lie on a Resume

A large percentage of applicants inflate their previous salary history and responsibilities. Some may have financial problems or a criminal history, which makes them unsuitable as employees in your company.

The majority of personnel and human resource managers in the nation use pre-employment screening.  Pre-Employment screening can avoid wasting resources on recruiting, hiring, and training new employees, only to find the hiring decision was based on incomplete or falsified information.

AAA Credit Screening has a variety of packages to help companies with their hiring process.  For more information visit https://www.aaacredit.net

The More You Know: Drug Testing

How your company is losing money by employing a drug abuser:

• The medical costs of an employee that uses drugs is 300% higher which increases insurance rates –(US Chamber of Commerce)
• Worker’s Comp claims are 5 times more likely to be filed by drug users – (US Dept of Labor)
• Roughly 30% - 50% of all Workers Comp claims are related to drug abuse in the work place – (US Dept of Labor)
• Drug Abuse/Addiction will likely cause an employee to only function at about 67% of his/her capacity – (National Institute on Drug Addiction)
• On average a drug abusing employee is 3 times more likely to be tardy to their shift and have an absentee rate of 30-35 days per year – (US Dept of Labor)

Quick History

There were 2 main incidents that essentially began the “Drug Free Workplace Campaign”. The 1981 USS Nimitz crash and the 1987 Maryland train accident. Both resulted in hundreds of millions of dollars in damages, many injuries and many fatalities. After investigations of both incidents, it was found that drugs were a contributing factor in these deadly accidents, prompting new regulations for mandatory testing for federally regulated employers.

As the years went on, studies were conducted and found that drug abuse was an existing problem in the work place which prompted private employers to follow suit with the government in testing of their employees.

Cost played a huge factor in drug testing. Urine was easy to collect, transport, test, and cost efficient in drug detection at the time. Over the years though, many factors, including specimen alteration/dilution have come to steer testing in other directions.

What to Know Now

When considering drug testing for new employees, for cause, or post accident, here are some things to keep in mind.

• Urine: Still the most cost efficient means of drug testing. Can detect most drugs up to 7 days prior. There are many ways that the specimen can be altered which may result in “un-true” results. Has ability to have instant results, but will still need to be reviewed by a certified lab.
• Saliva: Great for “on the spot” testing such as pre-employment, post accident or for cause. Can be done right in front of person without invading privacy. Very difficult to alter results. May only detect drug/alcohol for the last 24 hours.
• Hair: Will need to be collected by certified lab person(s). May detect presence of drug use from 7 days post use up to 90 days post use. Great for pre-employment. Not a good test for post accident or for cause. Most expensive form of drug testing. Almost impossible to alter specimen.

AAA Credit Screening Services offers drug testing services to better aid your company in achieving a Drug Free Workplace. Call our knowledgeable customer service staff now at 888-282-0447 to help determine the appropriate testing procedure for your company.

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10 Commonly Asked Questions About Employment Screening

1. Why is there not a score on the credit report?

Employment Credit Reports contain consumer identifiers, address information, employment information, other names used, public record information, and credit history showing how financial obligations are handled. There is not a credit score because it is illegal for a credit score to be provided for employment purposes.

2. Why does it take up to 3 days for employment verifications?

Employment verifications are done by phone, fax, or email and does require a response from current/previous employer. We will attempt to make contact to obtain information for at least 3 business days.

3. Why does the applicant have to provide current/previous employment information?

Contrary to popular belief, there is not a unified data base that contains all employment records. We are only able to verify information that the applicant supplies.

4. Applicant has already disclosed that they have a criminal charge from many years ago, why did it not show on report?

All criminal reports furnished by AAA Credit Screening will only show guilty offenses that have occurred within the last seven (7) years.

5. What is the difference in criminal reports?

Countywide Criminal – Searches for misdemeanor or felonies in specific county courts
Statewide Criminal – Searches crimes committed in specific state.
Nationwide Criminal – Searches crimes committed by the applicant throughout the United States.
Federal Criminal – Searches records of crimes that were prosecuted in federal court such as tax evasion, fraud, and embezzlement, mail & wire fraud and more.

6. Can you verify salary?

Per company policy of applicant employer, salary information may or may not be released. Often salary information cannot be disclosed over the phone, but once a signed release has been submitted to applicant employer, they can release the salary information in writing.

7. What information do you need from applicant to verify?

To process any request we must have the applicant’s name, date of birth, current address, SSN, and signature. When we are verifying employment information, we need company name and phone number at the least. Any additional information can be useful.

8. What if employers use third party vendors such as The Work Number, UConfirm, or Verify Advantage to verify information?

Typically, there is an additional charge for employment verification services which use third party vendors. If the employer uses services similar to the ones mentioned, AAA Credit Screening will notify our client for approval of additional charges before processing the request.

9. Why should I verify employment?

It is becoming increasingly common for applicants to misrepresent current & previous employment. Our employment verification services offer peace of mind in a world of uncertainty.

10. What if an applicant is self-employed?

If an applicant is self-employed, we are able to verify this information by running an income check verification. This report comes from the Internal Revenue Service. There is a separate charge for this report, but allows our client to confirm self-employment.

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Business Background Reports Now Offered by AAA Credit Screening Services

Premier Background Screening Company Expands Product Line to Serve Customers

Houston, TX: Today, AAA Credit Screening Services, LLC, a premier background screening provider, announced that they have partnered with Experian Business Information Services to offer business background reports. Offering comprehensive reports detailing financial stability, collection activity, and portfolio analysis for companies of all sizes continues an aggressive strategy by AAA Credit Screening Services to enhance their leadership in the background screening industry

AAA Credit Screening Services, a closely held company with over 17 years in the background screening business, announced that this expansion would further enable their clients’ ability to determine creditworthiness of potential business partners and business to business lending. Identifying fraudulent business practices and improving risk management are important examples of how AAA Credit Screening Services is aiding the business community.

About AAA Credit Screening Services, LLC.: AAA Credit Screening Services is an industry leader in employment and tenant screening.  Founded in Houston Texas in 1997, AAA Credit Screening Services is an A+ rated gold-star member of the Better Business Bureau and also a member of the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS).

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AAA Credit Screening Services Now Offers D.O.T. Approved Employment Screenings

 AAA Credit Screening Services, LLC, a premier background screening provider is announcing that they have expanded their product line to include Department of Transportation approved employment background screenings.  The expansion includes full service employment drug testing encompassing both urine and hair sampling with a variety of ordering options.

AAA Credit Screening services is an industry leader in employment and tenant screening.  Founded in Houston, TX in 1997, AAA Credit Screening Services is a gold-star member of the Better Business Bureau as well as a member of the National Association of Professional Background Screeners(NAPBS).

AAA CREDIT SCREENING SERVICS IS NOW OFFERING DRUG SCREENING

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 6, 2014

 

Houston, TX - AAA Credit Screening Services is announcing that it has partnered with a drug testing company and can now offer drug testing as part of its background screening services.  Employers can now get all of their pre-employment screening services done with one call through the background screening company they already use and trust.  

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, drug use costs employers between 75 and 100 billion dollars in lost time, accidents, health care and worker’s compensation each year.  It is therefore essential to have a drug free work place for the safety and well-being of other employees, clients as well as company productivity.  It is especially important when a company has drivers using company vehicles.  Ensuring that your drivers are drug free will reduce liability and future insurance costs due to accidents and lawsuits resulting from an “under the influence” driver.

Pre-employment screening and random drug testing during employment is an effective deterrent.  AAA Credit Screening Services can arrange for onsite drug testing whenever you need it. 

AAA Credit Screening Services, in business since 1997, and a member of the National Association of Professional Background Screeners continues to excel in the background screening industry and strives to provide employers with timely and accurate background screening information as well as tenant screening for landlords.

To learn more about AAA Credit Screening Services, please contact Teresa Kumelski at 281-282-0447

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Happy New Year!

Happy New Year from AAA Credit Screening. We hope that you and your business have a wonderfully successful year!

As always, we are here to assist you with new hires, check out our website at www.aaacredit.net for available services.

Something to think about when you're hiring...

A large percentage of applicants inflate their previous salary history and responsibilities. Some may have financial problems or a criminal history which makes them unsuitable as employees in your company. Pre-Employment screening can avoid wasting resources on recruiting, hiring, and training new employees only to find the hiring decision was based on incomplete or falsified information.

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AAA CREDIT SCREENING RECOGNIZED BY NAPBS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

  

AAA CREDIT SCREENING RECOGNIZED BY NAPBS

  

November 14, 2013

Houston, TX- AAA Credit Screening Services LLC, a respected background screening firm, is pleased to announce that it has been accepted for membership into the National Association of Professional Background Screeners.

AAA Credit Screening Services, in business since 1997, continues to excel in the background screening industry and strives to provide employers with timely and accurate background screening information as well as tenant screening for landlords.

To learn more about AAA Credit Screening Services please contact Teresa Kumelski at 281-282-0447.

AAA CREDIT SCREENING SERVICES, LLC

17041 EL CAMINO REAL SUITE 102

HOUSTON, TX  77058

Toll-free Phone: 888-282-0447

Website: www.aaacredit.net

Email: reports@aaacredit.net