Theresa Hicks, CFE

Theresa Hicks, CFE, is director of background investigations in a department of human services at a state office. Contact her at Theresa.l.hicks@gmail.com.

The case of Little Bo Peep: The jailhouse employee

When employment circumstances change and pressures mount, criminals might disguise red flags of misbehavior. Because past actions can be a useful indicator of future behavior, background checks provide a snapshot of an applicant’s criminal, credit and employment history. Here we discuss the importance of background checks and how to properly vet your applicants.

Written By: Theresa Hicks, CFE


 

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