profile updated Apr 14, 2008, 6:16 PM
Name aside, the company has obviously been doing a number of things intelligently; from 2005-2007, the firm ranked in the top-15 fastest-growing companies in Northeast Ohio. The execs at employeescreenIQ credit that growth to their positioning as a firm that goes after the mid-to-top-tier customers; larger firms that require more than a standard package. By providing a best practices approach to background checks and pre-employment screening, the company is able to provide customized programs for its customers that help corporations stay abreast and compliant with applicable regulations in each location.
Co-founder and COO Jason Morris is a licensed private investigator and was previously VP of operatioins for a Cleveland private investigation firm. He is also an expert witness in the areas of background checks, employment screening, and the FCRA.
Recruitment blogger and search engine marketer Joel Cheesman has done work for the company and posted this recommendation for company co-founder Nick Fishman on LinkedIn: “Nick is an outstanding client and businessman.”
News & Updates 
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White Paper on Dangers of Recruiting Via Facebook (PRWeb)
When it comes to social networking, knowing too much can be a dangerous thing for recruiting professionals and potential employers.That's the premise of a new white paper from EmployeeScreenIQ that examines the risks of judging job candidates by their profiles on Facebook and similar sites. Titled "Recruiting with Social Networking Sites: What You DO Know can Hurt You," it's available for immediate download from the background screening company.
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HR, Legal Experts to Discuss Workplace Violence (PR Web)
EmployeeScreenIQ will host an interactive roundtable of HR and legal experts on Wednesday, January 20 to discuss the growing problem of workplace violence and help companies protect their employees.
The live webcast will take place Wednesday, January 20, from 2-3 p.m. Eastern Time (11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Pacific Time). Register here for the free webinar.
Jan 14, 2010, 11:53 AM -
EmployeeScreenIQ Named To Ohio Growth List (PR Web)
EmployeeScreenIQ was recently named a Weatherhead 100 Award Winner for the 5th consecutive year as one of the 100 fastest growing companies in Northeast Ohio. EmployeeScreenIQ was ranked the 25th fastest growing company in NE Ohio. Dec 7, 2009, 8:29 PM -
EmployeeScreenIQ Tackles Growing Threat of Diploma Mills (PR Web)
Phony academic degrees and the shady companies who peddle them online are the focus of a new article by EmployeeScreenIQ, a global leader in employment background screening services.The article is titled "Smoke, Mirrors and Resumes: The Growing Threat of Diploma Mills." It's available here at no charge from EmployeeScreenIQ.
Oct 6, 2009, 12:01 PM -
Hiring Controversies, Social Networking and Falsified Resumes Are AMong Top 10 Trends for 2010 (EmployeeScreenIQ)
mployeeScreenIQ, a global provider of employment screening services, has announced its 2010 list of 10 background screening trends. This year’s trends were announced at SHRM’s New Orleans conference and are designed to equip hiring professionals with advance information on crucial screening topics before they become everyday news. Jun 29, 2009, 10:39 AM -
employeescreenIQ Providing Background Checking For greenlightjobs Users (www.prweb.com)
employeescreenIQ is now providing background checks for hiring professionals using greenlightjobs to source candidates.
Jun 14, 2009, 1:26 PM -
EmployeeScreenIQ Launches Redesigned Corporate Website (www.prweb.com)
EmployeeScreenIQ has launched a redesigned website. Jun 11, 2009, 1:25 PM -
When It Comes To Verification, Send A Fax (ere)
An alarming 57 percent of requests for employment and education verifications were rejected when an electronically signed consent form was used, says employeescreenIQ, a global screening company. Mar 26, 2009, 11:04 AM -
Labor Lawyer Explains New York's New Background Check Law (employeescreenIQ)
With New York's new posting rules on the use of background checks set to take effect on February 1, attorney Pam Devata of labor law firm Seyfarth Shaw sat down with employeescreenIQ to discuss what the law says and how it works. Check out this free podcast. No registration required.
Jan 28, 2009, 12:15 PM -
employeescreenIQ Again Named Fast Growing Company (PRWeb)
Cleveland, Ohio-based employeescreenIQ was recently named a 2008 Weatherhead100 Award Winner as one of the 100 fastest growing companies in Northeast Ohio. Dec 9, 2008, 1:30 PM
Products & Services
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Background Checks
Dubbed IQ Smart Services to indicate that the checks vary depending on need and location, the most common background check is criminal record checks, though employment verification, education verification and a suite of others are also standard fare. For the A suite of background checks including My Employeescreen 4.0 an online system that can be used to order and retrieve the checks. -
Substance Abuse Screening
As part of the checks available, EmployeeScreenIQ has arrangements with a worldwide network of labs so that employers can send people to a lab - usually within five to ten miles of their homes - for screening.