As a provider of background screening services, I’m pleased that a growing number of employers see the value of taking a deeper look at prospective employees. At the same time, I’m concerned at how many of those employers view a background check as a standalone strategy. Background checks are not strategies. Instead, they’re one of the tools that can play a role in broader strategies for hiring and retention. And while they are a particularly useful tool, the companies who use them best are those that start by creating sound policies. FULL STORY