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Press ReleaseEmployment Screening Resources (ESR) Rated Top Background Screening Firm in First Independent Industry StudyNOVATO, CA - Dec. 12, 2002 -- Northern California-based Employment Screening Resources (ESR) was rated as the top background-screening firm in the first independent survey of the pre-employment screening industry just released by HR.com, North America's largest web destination for Human Resources (HR) professionals.The ratings were contained in a 467-page research report prepared by the Intellectual Capital Group, a division of HR.com. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of drug testing and background screening for Human Resources professional, including a review and ratings of service providers. This was the first independent survey and rating of firms providing this service. The report gave ESR the highest rating -- 19 out of a possible twenty -- based upon an industry rating of service details and capabilities, facts about the company, and ESR's overall value proposition. According to ESR's founder, attorney Lester S. Rosen, "HR.com has performed a tremendous service to American business and HR professional by providing the first in-depth and objective analysis of employment screening. There are a large number of firms that provide employment screening data and we are gratified the HR.com report recognized ESR's commitment to making screening a professional service by our number one ranking." The report specifically cited such advantages as ESR's exclusive 50 state legal compliance guide, legal compliance expertise, the high caliber of its professional staff, and its detailed processes ensuring that information is returned in an accurate and timely manner. The report also noted ESR's state-of-the-art Internet technology and customizable solutions. In addition, the report noted that ESR provides extensive resources on its website, http://www.ESRcheck.com. The report, titled The 2002 Buyers' Guide to Drug Screening and Background Checking, is available from http://www.HR.com. The in-depth industry report sells for $2,495.00. The publication was launched on November 19, 2002. About ESR: Employment Screening Resources (ESR) combines human resources, public records and legal expertise in providing employers with fast, accurate and cost-effective employment pre-screening nationwide. ESR's mission is to bring professional consulting resources to an industry that largely focuses on providing data as a commodity. ESR specializes in criminal records, reference checking, drug testing, international backgrounds and legal compliance. From its national headquarter in Novato, California, ESR serves employers across the United States from start-ups to divisions of Fortune 500 companies through its state of the art ESRnet system. See (http://www.ESRcheck.com) About HR.com and The Intellectual Capital Group (ICG) HR.com services over 145,000 Human Resources (HR) Professionals and is committed to providing them with the information, tools and resources they need to successfully manage the people side of business. The Intellectual Capital Group (ICG), a division of HR.com provides leading edge research that identifies and analyzes trends and technologies in the HR Market, to help clients choose the appropriate technology and partners. For additional information, contact: Jared Callahan National Marketing Director Employment Screening Resources (ESR) http://www.ESRcheck.com 415-898-0044, ext. 240 jcallahan@esrhire.com |
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