When hiring a contractor for a home improvement or construction project, it’s crucial to ask specific questions to ensure you’re making an informed decision and hiring the right professional for the job. Here are five essential questions to ask every contractor: 1. Are You Licensed and Insured? 2. Can You Provide References and Examples of …
The usefulness of a background check can vary depending on the purpose for which it is conducted. Most people have no idea what is contained in their background check, or how to get a copy of it. In general, a background check can provide valuable information about a person’s criminal record, employment history, educational qualifications, …
Lets face it, everyone will have a toilet, a shower, a basement drain that backs up. It sneaks up on you when you least expect it. At first you may hear a strange gurgle, maybe even difficulty flushing, and then BAM! Water isn’t flowing the direction it is supposed to be. So what do you …
We need vetting, but we also need volunteers. The primary purpose of vetting has been to protect the community and the organization from exposure to bad actors, but the world has evolved and non-profit organizations are now competing for Volunteers. Today a volunteer fills out a form, often on paper, and doesn’t know when the …
Future of Volunteerism: Why you should let your volunteers control their personal data. Read More »
Happy New Year! My last article covered why we should be using background checks to screen out potentially bad, if not dangerous, dates. As a non-single individual, living an ordinary life, you might still be wondering why you’d want to use a background check. Let me address why you’re not being paranoid or overly cautious for wanting …
Why Should I Use Background Checks for Gig Work? Read More »