Background Checks: What You Need to Know

businessweek.com: "With background screening now the norm, employers and employees should be aware of how checks are done and how to protect themselves..."

This article offers practical advice on some things applicants AND employers need to know:

JOB APPLICANTS

• Check prior background reports
• Know who's checking your past
• Act fast if something is wrong

EMPLOYERS

• Know what you're getting from a background check
• There's no national database of all criminal records
• Know how reference checks are done

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Tech's top 10 workspaces

"What makes for an appealing workspace? The envelopes they leave in your mailbox every two weeks. But after that, it comes down to design and amenities..."

Valleywag presents the ten best-looking offices