Professional organizations provide so much for businesses and industries. They give members a place to share and grow while making everyone’s work that much better. Recognizing that everyone has room to grow and something to learn, CNet Technologies is proud to be part of the newly minted Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA), a worldwide organization. […]

Companies are rightly concerned about potential red flags when they move candidates forward in the interview process. After all, arrest and conviction records may point to a problem that could arise at work. Some industries, such as working with children or financial sectors, must keep careful vigilance about particular kinds of criminal convictions. Other times, a pattern […]

The trend of trying CBD oil is growing in almost all parts of the United States; while there are certainly still restrictions on the use of this product in many states, this low-THC product from hemp is growing in popularity and availability. CBD is a substance called cannabidiol, which shows up in the cannabis plant. […]

It has once again been a busy month for background screening around the United States, including employment and the constant issues related to background checks before firearm purchases. The growing organization and availability of big datasets also tempt people to exploit that data as a way to check up on independent contractors and cancel contracts if a […]

Did you ever wonder why you need to research more than one source when screening a potential applicant? When you want to get a complete picture of the applicants seeking to join your company, it is essential to screen their past experiences thoroughly. This process involves reviewing references and resumes. It is also valuable to […]

Education verification may only rarely reveal fraud, but it used to be a reasonably quick process by comparison with more recent developments. Reaching out to a fully accredited, brick-and-mortar higher education institution was the norm. Additionally, they typically retained long-term records of relevant candidate details, such as: Did this student attend your institution? Did they […]

Laws Governing Background Screening in Texas When conducting employment background checks in Texas, you first need to know what you are legally allowed to ask. You should also be aware of how screening for these items can help you prevent future legal liability. These tools are surprisingly crucial to your success as an employer and […]

Running a business can put things into perspective in terms of cost—especially when it comes to hiring. We at CNet technologies pose this hypothesis: big or small, a bad employee costs your company. Ultimately, it’s far more than what you spend on screening and running a background check on any applicant. If that doesn’t ring […]

The world is on the brink of Generation Z entering the workforce and becoming productive members of society, and yet it feels like only yesterday that millennials were making their debut. Just like with millennials, Gen Z is expected to shake up company culture, so how can you anticipate and adapt to fit the ideals […]

The Dangers of Improper Background Screening This month in Background Screening in the News, we have a bit of a somber topic to cover regarding background checks. Two different cases of this crucial screening process had surprising and disastrous consequences. At the beginning of June, we discussed how many states are looking to erase the criminal […]