“Can I still smoke weed and go to work?” As you know many states have now legalized medical marijuana use. Illinois became the twentieth state to do so. A pilot program is still underway in that state. Four other states and the District of Columbia have legalized the recreational use of marijuana. Illinois and a handful of other states are considering …
How Well Do You REALLY Know That Job Applicant?
How well do you REALLY know that job applicant? Is he really who he says he is? Or is he just another bad guy in a nice suit? MBI Worldwide will help you uncover the facts about your job applicant.
CURRENT LEGAL UPDATES AND CONCERNS IN THE BACKGROUND SCREENING INDUSTRY
Current legal updates and woes of employee background checks. This week is our annual “background screeners” national conference in Austin, TX. We, as an industry, get together to both discuss and review current issues and future trends as pertaining to “employee background checks”. MBI Worldwide is not only a Founding Member of The National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS), but …
MBI WORLDWIDE’S UPCOMING TRADE SHOWS
MBI WORLDWIDE BACKGROUND CHECKS & DRUG TESTING is a frequent participant in conferences, expo’s and events that showcase the latest in pre-employment screening and workplace security. Below is a list of MBI’s upcoming appearances for Fall 2015.
GOOD BACKGROUND SCREENING IS SMART BUSINESS
The slogan at MBI Worldwide is “Good Screening is SMART Business“. What exactly does that mean in the world of background checks and employment screening, specifically in verifications and reference checks? One of the most crucial and important aspects of a successful company is recruiting top, qualified talent. According to a CareerBuilder survey, 69% of employers stated that they had …
EDUCATION VERIFICATION BASICS
There’s a lot to understand about verifying an individual’s education. To keep it from being too dry (and boring) I have broken it up into mini subjects. Each subject will explain a better process to use, that a team member at MBI Worldwide has learned over the years. These tips and suggestions will help in expediting and processing an education verification.
Who Is MBI Worldwide, and What Do They Do?
“Good Employee Screening is SMART Business” MBI Worldwide, Inc. provides large and small organizations with the employment background screening solutions needed to help make safe hiring decisions. Criminal background checks, drug testing, and verifications are only a small part of safe hiring practices. For a complete list of MBI’s services, please click here.
LOOKING FOR A NEW EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND CHECK VENDOR?
Here Are 3 Questions to Ask When Shopping Around For a New Employment Screening Firm. Selecting an employment screening firm isn’t necessarily a straightforward decision. There are a wide variety of vendors in the market, each claiming to be exactly what you’re looking for. These claims include wonderful customer service, quick turn-around time and accurate results. If you are currently in the process …
New Poll Reveals Continued Risk in Googling Job Applicants
The same poll found that 35 percent of hiring managers who use social media to screen applicants have sent friend requests or otherwise attempted to connect with applicants online. According to a recently published Harris Poll, 52 percent of employers use social media to research job candidates. This number is up from 43 percent in 2014 and 39 percent in 2013. What information are …
Brian Chapman, CEO
MEET THE MBI TEAM Brian Chapman has been with MBI Worldwide since it inception in 1998 and today he serves as the company’s Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Chapman is an author, speaker and expert witness in issues pertaining to employee background screening, FCRA and compliance. Chapman is responsible for fine-tuning MBI Worldwide into a national brand and leader in employment background screening. …
