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Businesses large and small need to make wise hiring decisions. Whether you’re looking to employ an administrative assistant, hire a nanny, or vet a potential tenant, running a background check can ...

Johnny C. Taylor Jr. tackles your human resources questions as part of a series for USA TODAY. Taylor is president and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management, the world's largest HR ...