Products and Services

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Products and Services

With clients ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 firms, GIS has vast

experience understanding and delivering on the unique needs of a wide range of clients.

By providing superior products and services backed by highly-customizable technology

and dedicated account management, GIS has continually delivered on our promise to

help you recruit, screen, hire and retain the best employees possible.

C O N T E N T S :

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Platforms

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Background Screening

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Industry Specific Solutions

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P l a t f o r m s

Each GIS service is offered through our industry leading platforms. These secure online platforms

have been designed to fit our clients’ needs and are highly customizable, allowing each client to tailor

the platform as necessary.

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GIS’ Pangea platform is all-in-one talent

acquisition software that takes you from the application process through onboarding and everything in between. Pangea Human Capital Solutions and our various industry-specific offerings are designed to allow applicants to submit applications and complete pre-hire and new-hire requirements with ease. Pangea easily integrates with talent management platforms of all types and with experts among our staff and our clients helping to determine the roadmap, Pangea is exactly what you need.

Industry specific solutions include:

• Pangea for Retail

• Pangea for Healthcare

• Pangea for Food Service

• Pangea for Transportation

• Pangea for Insurance:

Pangea for Insurance is GIS’ online producer contracting system. Through this paperless solution, producers can submit their

applications and information and contracting managers can request more information, perform background checks, check applicant license status and more.

Background Screening Platform

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GIS’ web-based background screening platform offers a single-point solution for all your screening needs. By offering consolidated reporting, 24/7 access and real-time status updates, we enable you to make informed decisions faster. Plus this solution does not require the installation of any software.

Non-Employee Screening

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GIS offers a web-based screening portal

specifically designed for companies that utilize a network of contract employers, vendors, or franchises with employees that must be cleared for work. By allowing the vendor or franchisee to pay for his own screening services while allowing you (the sponsor) to keep track of your approved vendors and franchisees and the statuses of the background checks, we provide your

organization the information you need about your vendors, partners, or contracted employees.

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B a c k g r o u n d S c r e e n i n g

From instant results like credit reports and SSN Validations to more comprehensive screenings

such as criminal records and verifications, GIS provides the services you need to build your company’s

perfect screening program.

Bankruptcy Reports

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Our bankruptcy report service will provide details of any bankruptcy associated with an applicant that is recorded in the specific US District Court. Information returned may include: case or file number, date filed, type of bankruptcy (Chapter 11, Chapter 7, etc.), discharge date and name(s) listed as petitioners.

Business Screening Services

GIS can provide your business with services to screen all potential partners, clients and vendors. These services can include business credit checks, regulatory searches, bankruptcy records, motor vehicle reports and more.

Civil Suits & Judgments

(County and Federal)

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GIS can provide civil history records to identify high-risk applicants by revealing information about claims, suits and judgments filed by individuals or corporations against other private parties or corporations at both the county and federal level. Examples of findings on the county level include product liability suits, violation of civil rights, judgments, nonpayment of goods and other similar cases; while federal includes interstate commerce, violation(s) of civil rights, issues involving the Federal government and/or financial institutions.

Consent-Based Social Security

Number Verification (CBSV)

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CBSV verifies whether a name and SSN combination match the data in the Social Security Administration’s records. The submitted information is matched against the SSA’s Master File of SSNs.

CredentialScan

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CredentialScan notifies you (or your employee) of approaching professional license/credential renewal deadlines based on a configurable timeframe that you set up. It allows for secure online submission of updated credential information, the capability to upload credential documents and quick turnaround on verification of updated information.

Credit Reports

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GIS can prepare a consumer credit report based on an individual’s name, SSN and residential address, essential in evaluating an individual’s sense of financial responsibility. We will provide all names and addresses associated with the SSN and will include information on the highest credit extended, etc. A summary of public records is also provided and may include civil suits, judgments, bankruptcies, tax liens and collection amounts.

Criminal History (County)

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As one of the most accurate sources for uncovering criminal records, county criminal searches return information from the courthouse records in which the conviction is recorded. If a felony or misdemeanor charge exists for an individual, the charge is most likely to be filed in county courthouse records and found using a county criminal history search. County criminal searches go back a minimum of 7 years based on where the applicant has lived or worked and include felonies and misdemeanors where applicable.

Criminal History (State)

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A statewide search will yield information for all counties in a given state, useful for discovering crimes outside of the immediate area in which the subject lives or works.

Criminal History (Federal)

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A federal criminal search is conducted by searching US District Court Indices in much the same way as a county criminal history. Crimes reported in a federal criminal record include only those offenses that are federally prosecuted (violations of federal law as enforced by the FBI, DEA, ATF) as opposed to local and state law. Federal violations will generally not appear in either a county or statewide criminal check and offenses can include kidnapping, drug trafficking, interstate transportation of stolen goods, bank robbery and embezzlement.

Drug Screening

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Drug screening includes both pre-employment and random testing solutions. Through our preferred vendor, we offer national coverage for organizations of any size or industry and will provide you a streamlined, integrated solution and single-source reporting. We can also integrate with an organization’s current drug testing provider.

Education Verification

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GIS will contact the educational institution to confirm an individual’s education, to include dates of attendance, degree(s) and/or credential(s) received and if any honors were attached to the degree.

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Employment Verification

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GIS checks previous employers’ records and conducts interviews with past supervisors/Human Resources to obtain a comprehensive evaluation of work history and capabilities. Information obtained via interview includes, but is not limited to, dates of employment, job position, reason for leaving and eligibility for rehire. We can provide you a standard question base or work with you to customize a specific question set to use in the interview process. GIS also provides DOT compliant and industry specific employment verifications.

Fingerprinting

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Fingerprints can be captured and submitted with the traditional ink on hard card method or electronically using LiveScan digital technology, which dramatically reduces the high rejection rate associated with the ink-rolling. We provide total program management to include everything from establishing locations to be fingerprinted to verifying results with the appropriate agencies.

International Screening

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GIS offers comprehensive international screening services in any country where data can be legally obtained for employment screening purposes. These services can include GlobalWatch, Criminal Courts Records Checks, Police Records Checks, Employment Verifications, Education Verifications, Reference Checks and more.

KwikScreen National

Criminal Database

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GIS’ KwikScreen National Criminal Database is our proprietary database that contains over 450 million criminal records from a comprehensive list of sources including county court records, state repositories, Department of Corrections (DOC), Administrative Office of Courts (AOC), state sex offender registries,

government and terrorist watchlists and more. To maintain FCRA & state compliance, all hits are validated at the source with identity verification and final disposition status.

Media Searches

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As part of our media search service, GIS will conduct a comprehensive search of news and business information sources, including local and national newspapers, broadcast transcripts, wire services, magazines and trade journals to help identify high-risk applicants.

Military Verification

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On your organization’s behalf, GIS will send a written request to the National Personnel Records Center Record Maintenance Facility requesting an official copy of an individual’s DD214 to verify military record (including military branch and dates of service).

Motor Vehicle Records (MVR)

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GIS provides both commercial (CDL) and non-commercial (Non-CDL) driving records in all 50 states plus DC, providing instant results where available. An MVR history for the state in which the individual holds a license is necessary for those who drive company vehicles or for those who drive their own vehicles on company business.

Name & Address History Solutions

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National Government

& Terrorist Watchlists

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National security and terrorist watchlists include information about individuals and corporations linked to terrorism or terrorist activity. Also included are those that have been debarred, denied, sanctioned, or are listed on exclusion, most wanted, fugitive lists and more. Key sources included OFAC’s Specially Designated Nationals List, FDA’s Debarment List, OIG’s Exclusion List, OCC’s Enforcement Actions List, GSA’s Excluded Parties List and lists published by the FBI and the DEA, among others.

National Wants and Warrants

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This is a nationwide search of active, extraditable Federal and State warrants which may include felonies and misdemeanors for the requested subject. Where warrant information is identified, GIS will follow up with the issuing agency to determine additional public record information, including the date of issuance and nature of the warrant. Please note that not all law enforcement agencies contribute to this database.

Ongoing Criminal Monitoring

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With ongoing criminal monitoring, GIS will screen your current employees through our KwikScreen National Criminal Database on an ongoing basis to confirm the employee’s continued eligibility for employment under your criminal background policy. This service can only be performed on current employees who have been

previously screened through KwikScreen. In the event there is a new hit found on the employee, GIS will conduct a jurisdiction validation to ensure the record does belong to the individual and to comply with FCRA and other regulatory guidelines.

Personal & Professional

Reference Checks

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GIS can contact both business and personal references to obtain a more subjective look than provided from the employment verification. Reference checks can help you confirm personal qualities such as dependability, integrity, character and work ethic.

Professional License &

Certification Verification

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Based on the information provided by the applicant, we can contact the appropriate state agencies and verify the type of certification, issuing state or agency and date of issuance and expiration if applicable, as well as

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SARA Database of Previously

Completed Reports

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Our proprietary SARA Database contains over 12.5 million previously completed background components including criminal history, education verification, employment verification and professional credentials. With a high match rate and FCRA compliant processes, SARA allows you to avoid running duplicate reports on applicants for whom we have previously completed a report.

Sex Offender Registries

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GIS will search our national records and a specific state’s live repository based on the individual’s applicant history. We have access to the best SOR data in the industry, with coverage of information from sources in 50 states, plus Washington DC, Guam and Puerto Rico, with photos in all. Details in the report include: identifiers, registered addresses, aliases, case numbers, charge(s), conviction details and period of incarceration.

Social Security Number Validation

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Social Security Number Verification

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TransUnion (TU) SSN Trace

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GIS will run an individual’s SSN through TransUnion’s credit bureau repository, extracting all information associated with the provided SSN. Sometimes referred to as a credit bureau header report, sources include financial institutions. In most instances, former address history information reported through the TU SSN Trace is limited to a maximum of three addresses.

Workers Compensation Indices

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GIS’ workers’ compensation history check allows you to determine whether an applicant has a previous record of filing workers’ compensation claims and can indicate specific injuries that may hamper them from performing certain activities on the job. We will research a state’s repository for information (where available) to include name, date and types of injury. In addition, many states also provide additional information ranging from the case/claim number to specific insurance information including name of insurance carrier and payment methods.

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Adverse Action Packages

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GIS can distribute Pre-Adverse and Adverse Action letters (to include state-mandated consumer letters where applicable) to applicants who fail to meet your screening standards. Additionally, GIS can work with consumers and providers of public records to resolve any disputes over a consumer’s criminal record as part of our standard process.

Progressive Screening

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Progressive screening is a cost-saving approach to screening that allows checks to be conducted in stages, beginning with those that provide instant results and are available at a much lower cost. If an applicant returns a red flag in the first round of searches, the remaining searches will not be done, saving you the time and cost of additional reports.

Report Grading

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To further simplify our reporting and as an additional level of service to our clients, we offer graded reporting based on unique client-defined standard criteria in place for pass, review or fail notifications. Through our online system, results are available in real-time and will be color-coded and flagged for quick viewing. Grading is done on each individual screening component and on the report as a whole.

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I n d u s t r y S p e c i f i c S o l u t i o n s

Based on your industry’s needs, GIS will work with you to develop specialized services and packaging that

puts meaning and purpose behind your hiring and screening practices. Though we serve every industry,

the following are some industries for which we have already made great strides.

A V I A T I O N

Aviation Screening Services

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GIS can help companies in the aviation industry meet the complex requirements of complying with PRIA, FAA, DOT and other regulations through solutions designed with aviation in mind.

These services include but are not limited to: • Motor Vehicle Report (DOT and Non-DOT) • Pre-employment & random drug testing • Gap Review

• National Driving Registry Check • PRIA Compliant Check

• DOT Verifications

• FAA/FOIA Pilot License Verification • Drug & Alcohol Histories

• FAA A&P Mechanic License Verification • SIDA Services

H E A L T H C A R E

Healthcare Screening Services

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As a Credential Verification Organization (CVO), GIS can ensure organizations in the healthcare field remain compliant with accrediting organizations standards including JCAHO, NCQA and URAC regulations. Our internal compliance department constantly monitors regulatory changes to ensure healthcare organizations are always in full compliance.

These services include but are not limited to: • Professional License & Certification Verification • OIG Exclusion List Check

• FDA Debarment & Disqualified/Restricted/Assurances List Checks

• GSA Excluded Parties List Check • FACIS Search (Levels 1, 2 &3) • TRICARE Fraud & Abuse List • DEA Diversion Control List • AMA Physical Profile Service Check • NPDB & HIPDB Search

• Nurse Aide Registry Check • ABMS List Search

• PHS/HHS Search • FMSB Search • HEVN Search

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Attending Physician Statements

No provider in the industry gives clients the power and convenience to manage APS activities like our web-based system. Our internal experts verify the existence of a record, negotiate the medical fee, review the record and provide an electronic image of the record that can be accessed 24/7. Our solution also reduces turnaround time, eliminates duplicate entry and virtually eliminates status calls to client agents.

Life Inspections

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GIS provides the ability for clients to order Life Inspections, review report status and view reports in real-time. GIS will verify information supplied on the application, as well as obtain additional health, financial, employment and family history information. We provide both domestic and International coverage and a number of report types including Life Telephone, Life Intermediate, Life Custom, Business Insurance Report, Disability Telephone, Disability Basic and Disability Intermediate.

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NRMA Retail Theft Database

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The National Retail Mutual Association (NRMA) is our proprietary nationwide, retail-only theft database designed to stem the tide of inventory loss where it is most frequent – among employees who work with your merchandise every day. NRMA enforces procedures that meet or exceed safeguards mandated by the FCRA.

T R A N S P O R T A T I O N

Transportation Screening

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GIS provides service processes to organizations of all sizes in accordance to DOT requirements.

These services include but are not limited to: • DOT Specialized Employment Verifications and

Reference Checks

• CDL and Non-CDL Motor Vehicle Records (pre-employment and annual)

• DOT Drug and Alcohol History Verifications & DOT Pre-Employment Testing

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O n B o a r d i n g

GIS has grown our paperless onboarding solutions organically to address client needs that go beyond

background screening.

I-9 Services

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GIS can provide a secure system for employee and employer input of I-9 information and storage in accordance with federal regulations. It eliminates the need for paper Forms I-9 collection, physical filing and maintenance. It makes your process compliant, organized and completely paperless. More importantly, you have the ability to avoid costly penalties through rapid compliance with federal requirements.

E-Verify Services

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As a Federally Designated Agent for the E-Verify Program, GIS can provide clients with an automated system for performing a check of two government databases to confirm a newly hired employee’s eligibility to work in the United States. Using information from the Form I-9 to run the automated searches, our EEV solution provides clients with Verification or Request Resolution

information electronically, making the entire process compliant, organized and completely paperless.

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T a l e n t A c q u i s i t i o n

GIS’ Talent Acquisition solutions allow our clients to be in full control of their recruiting, applicant

tracking, hiring, screening and onboarding program from one platform.

Pangea Talent Acquisition Suite

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The Pangea Talent Acquisition Suite can support your complete talent acquisition lifecycle including in-system and external job board posting, hourly job applications, salaried based recruiting/hiring, configurable hiring workflows and application management. Users also have the option of adding on other components, including onboarding, background screening, assessments and tax credit screening & management.

Pangea Applicant Entry Portal

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The Pangea AEP provides a streamlined platform for conducting your GIS background screening program for organizations that do not utilize our Talent Acquisition Suite or Onboarding portals but are looking to reduce data entry for applicant information that is needed to process background screenings.

Pangea Onboarding

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Employee onboarding does not have to revolve around paperwork. Our Pangea Onboarding platform eliminates manual processes and provides true automation technology and dynamic efficiencies that go well beyond simply pre-populating forms. Pangea Onboarding handles I-9 processing, E-Verify, W-4s and other company specific and required forms and processes with varying workflows across your organization based on your varying job classes and locations.

Pangea Assessments

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Want to be able to choose your own assessment

provider? No problem! We can build them into your hiring process with our dynamic assessment building and scoring tools.

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T a x C r e d i t & I n c e n t i v e s

GIS has developed our Tax Credit & Incentives process to allow our clients to obtain tax credits in as

easy and paperless a manner as possible.

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Through GIS’ WOTC (Work Opportunity Tax Credit) program, we will determine eligibility for WOTC. Once eligibility is determined, we will fill out and submit the necessary forms, pulling the form from the Pangea platform if applicable. We will inform you of the status of the tax credit and keep all denials and certifications on file.

Location-Based Credits

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GIS will determine eligibility for location-based tax credits based on a number of criteria including work locale and

employees’ home address. GIS will then gather the necessary eligibility documentation and submit on the clients’ behalf, keeping records and informing clients of all approvals and rejections.

Though GIS evaluates eligibility for hundreds of federal, state and local tax credit and incentive programs, the most common are:

• Empowerment Zone (EZ) & Renewal Community (RC) Credits;

• California Enterprise Zone (CA EZ) Credit; • Federal Indian Employment Credit (IEC)