Entrepreneurial Excellence Award for Growth

On September 20th, 2012 the Daily Herald Business Ledger awarded Aurico with the Entrepreneurial Excellence Award for Growth by adding 33 new jobs in the past two years and having a positive impact on the community. Aurico has taken many strides to achieve this recognition. Most recent examples include industry accreditation, corporate re-branding, international expansion and technology enhancements while maintaining a relentless commitment to quality and customer service. Earning the Entrepreneurial Excellence Award for Growth is a true testament to the hard work, effort and commitment of our employees.

Aurico Reports Inc. Leaps 885 Positions on Inc. 5000 List. Company Experiences 42% Three-Year Sales Growth

Arlington Heights, IL-In a short time, Aurico Reports has made a significant climb on Inc. Magazine's list of America's 5,000 fastest-growing private companies. Aurico entered the list in 2011 at number 4,707. In 2012, it rose to number 3,822. The list is an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies, and represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy-America's independent-minded entrepreneurs.

"We are thrilled to ascend the Inc. 5000 list so quickly," says Aurico President Ben Goldberg. "Our commitment to a higher level of accuracy and proactive, solutions-focused service has led to solid three-year growth, which in turn has led to this prominent recognition," he adds.

Hey HR: Are You Paperless Yet?

Technology is proliferating across all aspects of business and background screening companies are taking full advantage. There are significant options and resources available to automate your screening process no matter the size of your workforce, your organization’s structure or complexity.

Many companies are looking for ways to reduce the time it takes to process background checks. Others want to avoid asking applicants to provide the same information twice. Some do not want to access multiple systems. And some have goals for going paperless. Regardless of where you align on this list, Aurico is ready to support you. Depending on your applicant pool and its comfort level with technology, options are plentiful.

FROM THE BLOOPER BOOK

Here are more gems we’ve found during the background screening process. Get ready to meet a smooth-talking multitasker, Mr. or Ms. Magnificent, an aircraft assembler who oversimplifies the job, the strangest job title you’ve ever seen, and someone who was a little too honest.

Getting creative on the résumé:

Skills: “Creative in everything, outgoing, friendly, smooth talker (both oral and written), chews gum and walks at the same time, driven (not just in a car), works well with others, uses common sense, IT nerd, and all around nice guy.”

And on the cover letter: “I am a self-starter with astonishing confidence that the skills I have are a perfect match for your company. My communication skills are that of magnificent, verbally and physically. I am a very fast learner along with a super dose of reliability.”

Oh, is that how they’re made?

Company: [Redacted] Aircraft Co.

List and describe duties and responsibilities: “Built business jet using blue prints, planning and many hand tools.”

I’ve been called worse: Job Title: “Meat Package”

Then again … Occupation: “Prostitute”

Maybe this question will go better: What are your hobbies or interests?: “Always be responsible, to obtain my challenge, to work hard.”

International Services

If you do business around the world, there’s no need to patch together multiple background screening partners. Aurico helps companies find the A-players in more than 200 countries and territories globally, providing a consistent level of accuracy, expertise and service.

We offer a comprehensive range of international services, including criminal history, due diligence reports, credit reporting, driving record checks and more, subject to country-specific availability and compliance restrictions.

Click here to learn more.
http://www.aurico.com/Background-Screening/International-Background-Screening.asp

Employers Must Update FCRA Notices For Their Background Check Programs Before January 1, 2013

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has revised the “FCRA Summary of Rights” document to incorporate amongst other things the new agency - Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) that now has oversight over the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Before January 1, 2013, employers should use the new FCRA notice for their background check programs. The FCRA Summary of Rights form must be included: (1) as an enclosure with the first of the two “adverse action” notices—the “pre-adverse action” notice; and (2) with the disclosures for “investigative consumer reports” (i.e., consumer reports based on personal interviews conducted by a consumer reporting agency (CRA), such as in-depth reference checks).
Click here to receive the new form

In addition to the revised Summary of Rights document, the FTC has also changed the Notice to End-Users to incorporate similar changes reflected in the Summary of Rights notice.
Click here for a copy of the Notice to Users of Consumer Reports

Aurico will incorporate the new Summary of Rights form on behalf of our clients using our On-Line Disclosure and Authorization (Send-Release) option.

If you have any questions regarding these new forms, or would like to get set up for our On-Line Send-Release option, please contact Aurico and we will be happy to answer your questions.

Current Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, Remains Effective After August 31, 2012

Until further notice, employers should continue using the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, currently available on the USCIS forms page at http://www.uscis.gov/I-9. This current version of the form continues to be effective even though the OMB control number expiration date of August 31, 2012 has passed. USCIS will provide updated information about the new version of the Form I-9 as it becomes available.

Employers must complete Form I-9 for all newly-hired employees to verify their identity and authorization to work in the United States.