In today’s competitive business landscape, trust and safety are non-negotiable. Whether you’re hiring a new employee, onboarding a contractor, or partnering with a vendor, the risks of neglecting due diligence are immense. A single bad hire can lead to financial loss, legal liabilities, and damage to your company’s reputation. This Read More
In this series our team discusses the various ways RSI can help clients verify employment data. Read More
"Many clients already limit reports to 7 years due to state restrictions and the increasing irrelevance of older criminal records to job suitability," says Brad Odil, President of RSI. "This change fosters fairer hiring practices and accelerates hiring timelines for employers." Read More
Reference Services, Inc. (RSI), a leading consumer reporting agency, announces the adoption of a 7-year reporting standard for criminal convictions on consumer reports, effective January 1, 2025. This aligns with the growing trend towards fairer hiring practices and compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Read More
RSI has launched a new Google Chrome Extension for processing background screening orders while working in any HRIS / ATS platform (No need to log in to the RSI platform). If you are interested in an improved workflow and you don't want to pay for an expensive custom integration this Read More
We are excited to share some big news: Reference Services, Inc has officially partnered with the American Camp Association (ACA)! This collaboration marks a significant milestone for our company and reinforces our commitment to providing top-tier background screening solutions to the camp industry. Read More
Topics covered include a review of important Authorization Forms, Continuous Monitoring products for Criminal checks, Medical Exclusion List, Medical Licenses, Commercial Drivers License and MVR. We also discuss Rescreening options at various intervals. Read More
Topics covered include Negligent Hiring, Comprehensive screening, FCRA End-User Obligations, Permissible Purpose, End-User Certification, Adverse Action Process, Authorization Form requirements, UDAAP, CRA Reporting, SSN Trace used with Credit Header Data, State reporting challenges and sharing reports with third parties. Read More
Topics include Continuous Monitoring, Consent Based Social Security Validation, DOT – VOE+FMCSA Clearinghouse, Rescreening options, Online Presence Screening, POCT - Drug Screening and Exit Interviews. Read More
With the RSI + Paylocity Integration Connector you can order, manage, track and review background check and drug screening orders within the Paylocity platform. With a simple click, this enhanced integration allows recruiters to hire faster and initiate a mobile-friendly applicant experience. Read More