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Run a Check without Permission - Screening Potential Employees

by Joe Killinger CEO, theRRD.com The first thing you need to know about background checks is that they can’t be done without the candidate’s permission. Employers are required to inform job seekers that they intend to perform a background check…

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Rely Only on a National Criminal Database Search - Screening Potential Employees

by Joe KIllinger CEO, theRRD.com Many employers do not know there are different types of criminal records: county, state and national. Many employers believe a national check is the best. However, the truth is, it is not the most accurate….

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12 Things We Recommend You Do and Not Do When Screening Potential Employees

by Joe Killinger CEO, theRRD.com The employment screening business is something of a moving target as new rules and regulations are surfacing that makes it more important than ever to understand your rights and responsibilities as an employer when it…

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10 Tips for First Time Multifamily Investors - #4 – Run Staff Credit/Background Checks

theRRD CEO Joe Killinger and special guest, Commercial Brokers International CEO, George Pino, talk about tips for first time multifamily investors. This is Part 4 of a 10 part series. Part 5 will be available tomorrow. To see the rest…

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Top 5 Things Property Managers and Landlords Need To Do

by Joe Killinger CEO, theRRD.com Property managers & landlords must ensure their property is performing well financially and has great tenants & employees. The following are 5 must-dos that you should keep in mind for your asset: Know your market -…

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10 Questions a Landlord Should Ask When Interviewing Management Companies

by Joe Killinger CEO, theRRD.com Finding a reputable property management company can be quite daunting as it is difficult to really know how well the company is run.  We have put together a list of items you should ask when…

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Most Common Employment Screening Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Successful companies all have one thing in common: hard-working, efficient employees. While you won’t always be able to determine which workers will fit best in their roles in your company, choosing the right screening service can help weed out undesirable candidates based…

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Why are Equifax, Transunion, and Experian Credit Reports Different?

When a credit report is pulled on an individual, it is coming from one of three companies called Equifax, Transunion, or Experian.  A company may pull credit from one or all three bureaus based on their needs.  Because these are…

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Top 10 Lies on Resumes

If you’ve ever felt compelled to stretch the truth on your resume to make yourself seem more qualified, you’re not alone.  Current statistics say that more than half of resumes contain lies.  It’s perplexing as to why anyone would fabricate…

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Warning Signs of a Bad Hire

If you’ve ever hired the wrong person, you know the consequences of hiring mistakes. Time and energy spent hiring someone and training them equals money lost.  While you can’t avoid all hiring mistakes, there are warning signs to watch for during the…

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