MORRISVILLE, N.C., April 27, 2016 – The National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS®) Background Screening Credentialing Council (BSCC) announced today that National Crime Search has successfully demonstrated compliance with the Background Screening Agency Accreditation Program (BSAAP) and will now be formally recognized as BSCC-Accredited. “We believe our customers deserve the best,” said Travis Fink, […]
“National Reentry Week” Encourages Fair Hiring Practices
The U.S. Justice Department has designated this week as “National Reentry Week” with events happening around the country designed to help those with criminal histories reenter the workforce. This follows President Obama’s recent meeting with 19 companies at the White House to unveil the Fair Chance Business Pledge. The pledge is a voluntary initiative that encourages […]
Missouri Governor Signs Order to Enact “Ban the Box”
Missouri has become the 22nd state to enact a “ban the box” policy as Gov. Jay Nixon signed an executive order on April 18, 2016. Executive Order 16-04 applies to employment with state agencies and refers to the check box on many employment applications that asks whether the applicant has a criminal record. The governor’s […]
NCS Customer Dashboard Will Soon Get a Facelift
At NCS, we’re always improving our technology for a better customer experience. A few months ago we launched our website redesign. Thank you to everyone who complimented us and gave us feedback on the more modern design. Our web developers aren’t stopping there, though! We knew the interface that many customers use on day-to-day basis also […]
Work Opportunity Tax Credits Available Retroactively to January 2015
National Crime Search and Efficient Hire recently hosted a webinar to educate our partners on obtaining significant Work Opportunity Tax Credits (WOTC) for themselves and their clients. Even if you missed the webinar, there’s still time to apply for the these tax credits before the June deadline. WOTC is a tax credit for businesses that hire people that […]