Social Media Background Checks: The 7 Commandments of Using Facebook in the Screening Process

We are inviting you to a special webinar entitled “Social Media Background Checks: The 7 Commandments of Using Facebook in the Screening Process”

Date: December 20th, 2011 Tuesday

Time: 2:00 PM EST until 3:00 PM EST

There have been many recent high-profile cases involving an increase in the restrictions put on Employer’s use of Social Media in Hiring and Screening, as well as Employer’s regulation and response to Employee Comments made on Social Media sites, such as Facebook. The NLRB has challenged as unlawful an employer’s discipline of an employee who made comments on a social media site. Whether you want to use sites like Facebook to screen out employees via a social media background check, or use social media sites to monitor your employee’s social media activity, discipline them for what they post, or simply maintain rules that arguably regulate employee conduct, all employers need to understand the evolving rules coming from the NLRB. Additionally, real world practical tips and insider secrets will be shared by Kevin Connell, a social media savvy background check expert. This webinar is a Pre-Approved HRCI Certified Webinar.

Register HERE for this Complimentary Webinar

Join Us on November 3rd for a Free Webinar

We are inviting you to a special webinar entitled “Social Media Background Checks: The 7 Commandments of Using Facebook in the Screening Process”

Date: November 3, 2011 Thursday

Time: 2:00 PM EST until 3:00 PM EST

There have been many recent high-profile cases involving an increase in the restrictions put on Employer’s use of Social Media in Hiring and Screening, as well as Employer’s regulation and response to Employee Comments made on Social Media sites, such as Facebook. The NLRB has challenged as unlawful an employer’s discipline of an employee who made comments on a social media site. Whether you want to use sites like Facebook to screen out employees via a social media background check, or use social media sites to monitor your employee’s social media activity, discipline them for what they post, or simply maintain rules that arguably regulate employee conduct, all employers need to understand the evolving rules coming from the NLRB. Additionally, real world practical tips and insider secrets will be shared by Kevin Connell, a social media savvy background check expert. This webinar is a Pre-Approved HRCI Certified Webinar.

Register HERE for this Complimentary Webinar

Are You Ready to Skyrocket Your Passion & Power in the New Economy?

In a complimentary webinar on April 20th 2011 at 3:00pm EST, Kevin Connell business coach, author, and founder of AccuScreen.com. Is inviting coaching extroadianre Kathy Eppley to help show you how to gain the clarity, confidence and certainty to help change your mindset.

TAMPA, FL — In an upcoming live webinar, speaker and coach Kathy Eppley will help you delivers results! She is a master teacher who enables her clients and audiences to quickly breakthrough limits and achieve far beyond what they ever imagined.

Some people may ask why is AccuScreen offering a webinar like this one? Kevin Connell explains, “Well, over the past 3 years, when the financial bubble burst, the economy receded, layoffs began…so did many people’s mindsets, where before people had certainty, many now have uncertainty about their future, and things have hit people financially, a spouse may have lost a job, others got behind on a mortgage payments, stress and pressure has been present like never before, but there is hope.”

“Not surprisingly, many people’s mindsets are wounded, their self esteem is low where it was once high, think of this presentation and discussion as one important step to help people’s mindset, get their heads uncluttered with all of the negative news that the media pounds us with, and this webinar is designed to help a small business owner as well as someone who may be a mid level manager at a corporation, whether you are an entrepreneur, an HR manger, an employee, etc. this is FOR YOU!”

Discover the Secrets of Astounding Results That Will Enable You to …

• Shatter the Glass Ceiling of Limitation in Your Mind Including All the Doubt, Fear, Excuses and Self Sabotage Holding You Back!

• Set and Achieve Big Goals Regardless of Circumstances & Market Conditions!

• Build Powerful New Beliefs & Gain the Clarity, Confidence & Certainty to Reach Amazing New Levels of Productivity!

• Re-Energize, Re-Ignite & Re-Vitalize Your Business

Bob Proctor, legendary transformational expert, author, speaker and featured teacher in the hit movie and bestselling book, THE SECRET said it best when he summed up the impact and results Kathy Eppley delivers to her audiences and clients… “Circumstances and conditions will melt away; put this program to work, it’s like taking money to the bank!”

To Register Click Here . The webinar hosts will provide free advice and challenge the audiences to think bigger than they ever have before, to engage their passion and to play life full-out.

Kevin G. Connell is a renowned professional background screening expert; he is recognized for his expertise on employment background screening, criminal record checks, workplace fraud, embezzlement, employee theft, resume fraud and negligent hiring in the workplace. He is widely quoted and has been featured on television, including ABC-TV ‘Money Matters,’ the Fox News Channel and has been interviewed on more than 126 live talk radio programs.

Kathy Eppley is a law of attraction expert business transformation coach and dynamic speaker who specializes in helping entrepreneurs, solo-professionals and real estate professionals break through barriers to high six figure success.

Her passion is helping business owners and individuals raise the bar and stretch to attract the money and success they really want and deserve, and have the time and energy to live with passion, fully engaging in all aspects of their lives.

Kathy had a former career as an English Teacher and also spent over twenty years in Residential Real Estate Sales & Marketing as an Agent and Broker before founding Astound Yourself! Coaching/Consulting in 2011. Kathy resides in Texas with her two dogs, Patch and Dallas, and two cats, Sasha and Sammy.

Background Checks Demystified in Recent Webinar

In our recent webinar on February 23rd Kevin Connell CEO of AccuScreen and Mike Sankey discuss Google and Employment Background Checks.

Reminder of Webinar Tomorrow

Don’t miss out on the much anticipated webinar tomorrow.

Webinar will reveal:

• Criminal records what can you really get online?
• What are the best practices of obtaining and utilizing criminal records?
• Debunking the myth of Google, Does it search everything or just the shallow web?
• Who is policing the Internet for accurate information?
• Availability of Criminal background checks in the US, please demystify the process.
• What are the best search practices with out compromising accuracy?
• Cheap criminal background check databases are they worth it?

We have had a record amount of registrars for tomorrows webinar. “Google: Employment Background Checks Demystified.” Click here for information.

Background Screening your Applicants Using Google?

Background screening your applicants is a practice to ensure that you are hiring the right applicant. But are you using Google to screen? Join us on February 23rd at 2:00pm for a complimentary webinar on how to screen your applicants the right way. Click here for more information.

Webinar on Wednesday February 23rd “Google: Employment Background Checks Demystified.”

Don’t forget about the upcoming webinar on Wednesday! The presenters will be our very own Kevin Connell CEO of AccuScreen and guest Mike Sankey CEO of BRB Publications. This is one webinar you will not want to miss. For more information click here.

Are you Googling Your Applicants? Be Honest..

Google: Employment Background Checks Demystified

Background screening services expert Kevin Connell and public records guru Mike Sankey to dissect common myths about gathering public information as part of employment screening.

TAMPA, FL — On February 23, 2011 at 2:00pm EST, two experts will cohost a complimentary webinar on the importance of using a background check service to ensure effective employment screening.

CEO of AccuScreen.com Kevin Connell will cohost with Mike Sankey, CEO of BRB Publications, Inc. (http://www.brbpublications.com), the nation’s premier publisher of sourcebooks and Web pages for locating public records. They will discuss common misperceptions and myths regarding public records, and how they pertain to employment screening services. They will teach you how to obtain and utilize criminal record and background information on job applicants.

“All too often, hiring managers will try to use “free” information located on Google to vet a new hire,” said Connell. “Whether the intent is to save time or money, even though your own time is money (Opportunity cost); not using the proper employment screening protocol may results in a mis-hire. The average cost of a mis-hire or turnover is up to 21 times the applicants’ annual salary.”

Webinar will reveal:
• Criminal records what can you really get online?
• What are the best practices of obtaining and utilizing criminal records?
• Debunking the myth of Google, Does it search everything or just the shallow web?
• Who is policing the Internet for accurate information?
• What are the best search practices with out compromising accuracy?
• Cheap criminal background check databases are they worth it?

“I am fully confident that attendees of the webinar will be well equipped to implement strategies to hire great employees and not walking lawsuits,” said Connell.

To register for this webinar, “Google: Employment Background Checks Demystified” click here. The webinar hosts will provide free advice on how to compile accurate background information using employment screening services.

About Kevin G. Connell

Kevin G. Connell is a renowned professional background screening expert; he is recognized for his expertise on employment background screening, criminal record checks, workplace fraud, embezzlement, employee theft, resume fraud and negligent hiring in the workplace. He is widely quoted and has been featured on television, including ABC-TV “Money Matters” and the Fox News Channel, and has been interviewed on more than 126 live talk radio programs.

About Mike Sankey and BRB Publications, Inc.

Michael Sankey is the founder and CEO of BRB Publications, Inc. and is the Director of the Public Record Retriever Network (PRRN). Michael has more than 25 years of experience involving public record research and record access. He has authored or edited over 75 publications.

Michael was part of the Steering Committee that founded the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS). He was also elected to the first NAPBS Board of Directors in 2004 and served two years.

He is regarding as a leading industry expert in public records, criminal record access, state motor vehicle record policies and procedures, as well as knowing who’s who in the commercial arena of public information vendors.

Michael resides in Tempe, AZ with wife and two children. He can be reached at mike@brbpublications.com. Web pages include www.brbpublications.com and www.prrn.us.

Webinar – Expert Reveals Dangers Lurking on Social Networking Sites, How to Protect Your Business and Yourself.

Join us for a Webinar on January 18

In a complimentary webinar hosted January 18th 2011 at 1:00pm EST, employment background screening services expert Kevin Connell and private investigator Michele Stuart will be discussing what you need to know about protecting your business and yourself online.

The Webinar Presenter will :

* Discuss Protecting Yourself & Your Business on Social Network Sites

* Provide Research Techniques for Finding Individuals’ Information on these Sites

* Give Real Case Examples

* Free Advice on How to Protect Yourself Online

They will allow a time for a question and answer session towards the end, and provide additional resources for more information on these topics.

“Knowing how to locate personal information using open sources located on the net, not only helps locate information on people but will assist you in protecting your own information.” Michele Stuart

You will not want to miss this special “one time only” webinar.

Click here to register.

Free Workplace Violence Prevention Webinar, October 13th — Presented by Accuscreen

AccuScreen’s free webinar, “Workplace Violence Awareness & Prevention: Separating the Myths from the Facts — Solutions to Make You Fear Less,” will take place on Wednesday, October 13th, 2010.

TAMPA, FL — Human resources professionals, employers, and task force leaders are invited to attend Accuscreen’s free webinar, ‘Workplace Violence Awareness & Prevention: Separating the Myths from the Facts — Solutions to Make You Fear Less.’

“To remain on top in today’s business world, Human Resource & Security Professionals need to balance Workplace Violence Awareness with Prevention Programs focused on best practices,” said Kevin Connell, professional background screening expert and CEO of the online employment screening service, AccuScreen.

“This webinar will discuss the key risk indicators that provide early warning and escalation triggers, as well as explore techniques that can be used to build Workplace Violence awareness and Prevention Techniques into their corporate plan to fulfill prevention and detection responsibilities.”

By the conclusion of the webinar, participants will:

• Understand how, through better awareness, companies can be empowered to detect and prevent Workplace Violence

• Become familiar with the best practices for the effective use of Workplace Violence Awareness and Prevention

• Learn a range of examples and stories that separate the Myths from the Facts of Workplace Violence

The webinar is Free of charge to attend on Wednesday, October 13th, 2010 at 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Those who cannot attend can purchase the replay of the Workplace Violence Webinar for $49.97 beginning October 14th, 2010.

Seats are limited and attendees are encouraged to register early to ensure they don’t miss this one-time only free webinar.

Attendees can register online at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/911232898

Outrageous Resume Lies, Frauds, and Employment Scam Artists Revealed in Free Webinar September 9th

Liars, con artists, and employment scammers are about to have their cover blown in a live webinar hosted by professional background screening expert Kevin Connell. In this free interactive webinar, Connell will share real stories of outrageous resume lies and reveal insider secrets of employment scam artists.

TAMPA FL — Today’s most prosperous liars, con artists, employment scammers, and the fraudulent websites that aid and abed them are about to have their cover blown in a live webinar hosted by professional background screening expert Kevin Connell.

In this free interactive webinar, Connell will share real stories of outrageous resume lies and reveal insider secrets of employment scam artists. Actual names of websites that help con men and scam artists achieve their goal of robbing employers of millions of dollars and trade secrets will be revealed.

“This webinar is a ‘must’ for anyone involved in the hiring, recruiting or staffing of new employees. Have no dissolutions — there are con artists and scammers working the hiring system to rob businesses blind. Knowing what to look for is essential to avoid employment scams and to protect the precious assets of the business,” said Connell.

According to Connell, professional con artists aren’t the only ones lying on resumes and job applications to try to weasel their way into companies.

“When the economy recedes, job applicants tend to lie more. 43% of the job applicants that we do a background check on come back with a discrepancy,” said Connell.

These resume lies, often centered on inflating credentials or hiding criminal history, can chip away at the integrity of a company. The webinar will show employers exactly how to spot these resume lies that can allow unqualified and potentially dangerous people access to the organization.

The webinar will take place on Thursday, September 9th 2010 at 11am Eastern Standard Time.

Attendees can register for the free webinar online at:
http://www.accuscreen.com/media/webinars.

After registering, participants will receive a link to view the live webinar online. Space is limited. Those interested are encouraged to register quickly to reserve their space.

AccuScreen CEO Hosts August 25 Webinar Defining Employee Screening Rights

Kevin Connell, AccuScreen CEO and proponent of employer hiring rights, will unravel misleading quotes in a recent Associated Press article and clarify employers’ hiring rights in regard to pre-employment background checks.

TAMPA FL / August 23 2010 — Alarmed by the widely published Associated Press article from August 11th with the headline, “Some Job-Screening Tactics Challenged as Illegal,” AccuScreen has mounted a public response to counter statements that company leaders believe could misinform employers about their hiring rights.

In a webinar to be held Wednesday August 25 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. EST, Connell will unravel misleading facts in the article and explain employers’ hiring rights in regard to conducting a criminal background check and verifying the truthfulness of an applicant’s resume or job application.

Connell, the CEO of employment screening services company AccuScreen and outspoken proponent of employer hiring rights, believes the article is misleading and may have the effect of needlessly scaring employers about taking necessary steps to protect their companies.

“The article says that ‘companies using criminal records or bad credit reports to screen out job applicants might run afoul of anti-discrimination laws as the government steps up scrutiny of hiring policies that can hurt blacks and Hispanics’ — that is just ridiculous,” said Connell. “Employers have the right to ensure that they are hiring employees that will not jeopardize their company.”

The one-hour webinar, “Employee Screening Rights: 3 Must-Know Rules to Avoid the Wrath of the EEOC”, hosted by Connell, will explain:

· Employer’s rights in regard to running background checks on employees or job candidates
· The top 7 resume lies and how to spot them

Those interested in attending the free webinar can register online at: Webinar

“Employers cannot be made afraid to run a background check on applicants in order to protect their company, their employees, and their customers. In fact, laws have been passed making it mandatory to do criminal background checks in such industries as healthcare and daycare,” Connell said.

Those who cannot attend the webinar are encouraged to register for the event; a complimentary white paper, ‘Screening Job Applicants Without Discriminating,’ will be made available to all webinar registrants.

According to Connell, background checks can actually protect employers from being sued if an employee states he or she was fired or not hired because of illegal discrimination. “If the selection procedure has a disparate impact based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, can the employer show that the selection procedure is job-related and consistent with business necessity? An employer can meet this standard by showing that it is necessary to the safe and efficient performance of the job.” These guidelines, says Connell, comes directly from the EEOC.

Kevin Connell is available for comment on this subject. For interview inquiries, contact Sue Marriott at 1.800.689.2228 ext # 1100 or SueMarriott@AccuScreen.com.

About Kevin Connell:
Kevin G. Connell is a renowned professional background screening expert. He is recognized for his expertise on employment background screening, criminal record checks, workplace fraud, embezzlement, employee theft, resume fraud and negligent hiring in the workplace. Connell has spoken at numerous business, security & human resources conferences, including twice providing testimony before the Florida Supreme Court. He is widely quoted, has had several articles published in magazines, has been featured on television, including ABC-TV “Money Matters,” the Fox News Channel and has been interviewed on more than 126 live talk radio programs. Connell is a former founding Director of the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS); he served on the board from 2003-2005.

About AccuScreen:
Since 1994, AccuScreen.com has been an industry pioneer, leader and expert in employment background screening, specializing in criminal background checks. Its reports are delivered to companies across the world in 2-72 hours.

Media Contact
Sue Marriott
SueMarriott@AccuScreen.com
410 S. Ware Blvd. Suite 607
Tampa, FL 33619
1.800.689.2228 ext # 1100

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