Perfect Fit Background Checks

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Insights for smarter hiring.

Guides on background checks, hiring best practices, and staying compliant.

True cost of background checks for small businesses
7 min read

True cost of background checks for small businesses

For small businesses, the sticker shock of background check pricing can be surprising – especially when that $55 quote is nearly double what you should be paying. Even more frustrating? There’s no difference in the data provided between the $55 option and the cheaper option.

How long do background checks really take?
12 min read

How long do background checks really take?

You may have heard about “instant” background checks, but don’t take the bait – as an employer using background checks as a screening tool during the hiring process, the word “instant” should be a red flag.

Maximize profit through savings: Why saving $1 on expenses can be worth $2 (or $20) in revenue
9 min read

Maximize profit through savings: Why saving $1 on expenses can be worth $2 (or $20) in revenue

“You can make a lot of different mistakes and still recover if you run an efficient operation. Or you can be brilliant and still go out of business if you’re too inefficient” – Sam Walton

Embracing second chances: A personal journey and the power of fair chance hiring
7 min read

Embracing second chances: A personal journey and the power of fair chance hiring

At Perfect Fit, we believe in the transformative power of Fair Chance Hiring. It’s more than just a hiring policy—it’s a commitment to changing lives, one opportunity at a time.

Unveiling the truth: why background checks miss records and how to bridge the gaps
8 min read

Unveiling the truth: why background checks miss records and how to bridge the gaps

Folks new to criminal background checks often, understandably, expect it to be a fairly straightforward process. They give us a name, we check a list of records, and return the results, but it’s not that simple.

5-Step guide to post-accident drug and alcohol testing
10 min read

5-Step guide to post-accident drug and alcohol testing

Workplace accidents can happen unexpectedly, leaving businesses and employees grappling with the repercussions. A workplace policy of post-accident drug and alcohol tests can reduce accidents by acting as a deterrent and by fostering a culture of workplace safety and accountability.

Checkr vs. Perfect Fit: A head-to-head comparison (2023)
5 min read

Checkr vs. Perfect Fit: A head-to-head comparison (2023)

If you’re currently considering a background check provider for your business, you’re likely weighing a few key factors like cost, turnaround time, and service.

3 ways to order
5 min read

3 ways to order

Placing an order for a background check is a simple process with Perfect Fit Background Checks. We offer three ways to order a check, each with their own pros and cons. By the end of this post, you’ll be able to decide which method is best for you and your business. Spoiler alert: we recommend either the second or third option to ensure you’re staying FCRA-compliant. 

Background check accuracy: our safeguards against inaccurate data
3 min read

Background check accuracy: our safeguards against inaccurate data

There’s a lot at stake during a hiring or promotion decision, and you should be able to rely on the accuracy of candidate background checks. Accurate reporting ensures your candidates aren’t wrongfully denied an opportunity for which they would have otherwise qualified. To better protect you and your candidates, we have implemented legal protections and procedural safeguards.

Background check disclosures & authorizations: what you need to know ​
3 min read

Background check disclosures & authorizations: what you need to know ​

One of the most important – and legally required – steps in the pre-employment stage is informing a candidate of the intent to run a background check. The candidate must also give authorization for the background check to run. Disclosures and authorizations are essential to avoid violating FCRA rules, potential fines and costly lawsuits.

Understanding and anticipating background check fees
7 min read

Understanding and anticipating background check fees

Our background checks have standard pricing, but there are a range of fees from third-party sources that can impact your final bill. What’s the deal with background check fees? And how can you know what to expect?

When do I need to run a background check?
3 min read

When do I need to run a background check?

Are you a new business owner or new to the hiring process? Here’s a quick overview of when and why to run a background check on new and existing employees.

How to run FCRA-compliant background checks
6 min read

How to run FCRA-compliant background checks

Adhering to the Fair Credit Reporting Act is crucial to your hiring and promotion process, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. Here we’ll cover the FCRA basics, two key things to keep in mind when running compliant background checks and how our compliant screening makes hiring easier for your business.