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Enhancing Pre-Employment Screening: The Pros and Cons of the National Criminal Records Database

Did you know that the National Criminal Records Database is a crucial resource for employers when assessing job candidates’ criminal histories?

Does a Background Check Expire? Rescreening in the Hiring Process

Background checks are an essential part of hiring workers, ensuring that employers make informed decisions during the pre-employment stage.

However, the significance of background checks continues after the initial screening. To address the ongoing trust and safety concerns of employers, post-hire screening solutions are becoming increasingly important.

Case Study Altar’d State

Here’s how Altar’d State, a rapidly growing women’s fashion brand and retailer, partnered with Turn to revolutionize their background check processes and achieve significant improvements in their hiring efficiency and quality of hires in the retail industry while reducing screening expenses by 40%.

Case Study Collective Retreats

Collective Retreats, a luxury outdoor hospitality startup, partnered
with Turn to streamline background checks, accelerate hiring, and maintain cost-effectiveness. They achieved an impressive 1-day and 18-hour turnaround time and a 94% conversion rate.

Chicago Implements New, Expanded Requirements for Criminal History Screening

Chicago has taken significant steps to bolster employment opportunities for individuals with criminal histories by implementing an amended ban-the-box ordinance. These new regulations, which came into effect on April 24, 2023, introduce stricter rules surrounding the use of criminal records by employers for job-screening purposes.

Second Chances When Hiring Your Workers

In the United States, around 70 million adults, approximately 1 in 3, have criminal records. Sadly, many face significant employment barriers when trying to re-enter the workforce after incarceration. Shockingly, the unemployment rate for formerly incarcerated individuals exceeds 27%, surpassing even the Great Depression’s total U.S. unemployment rate.