SALT LAKE CITY, UT — (March 09, 2010) — TazWorks, a web-based background screening software company, has teamed up with Dexter, a live county criminal research provider, to deliver the most Simple. Powerful.™ screening experience in the industry.  This integration will seamlessly combine the power of TazWorks InstaScreen Premiere 2.0™ with the precise, detailed, and fast reporting that Dexter provides.

The challenge with most screening is getting accurate information in a timely manner at a minimal cost. The combination of TazWorks’ revolutionary Standardized Data Exchange Gateway, InstaScreen Premiere 2.0™, with Dexter data retrieval makes doing criminal reports easy, accurate, and cost-effective.  For full details on Dexter’s unique data extraction techniques and flexible search scope, see the fact sheet.

“The background screening industry is constantly changing and the need for data transfer to become automated is stronger than ever before. Here at TazWorks, we are constantly creating ways to make background screening more efficient.  Integrations with Providers like Dexter give our clients the edge they need to compete and thrive in today’s economic conditions,” comments Barton Taylor, President, TazWorks.

“We are pleased to help create this integration with TazWorks. We believe our live criminal research requests will create an impressive synergy with the InstaScreen Premiere 2.0 software,” stated Bruce Berg, President of Berg Consulting Group. According to Berg, the scope, depth, speed and low cost of Dexter research will provide more complete, in-depth research to the TazWorks client base.

About TazWorks
TazWorks was founded in 2002 to provide background screening companies with a world-class, affordable background screening application.  InstaScreen is the product of years of ongoing development based on experience and input from thousands of consumers.  Since its inception, InstaScreen has experienced continual, year after year growth.

 The TazWorks team offers decades of experience in computer programming, background screening, and customer service, but it is TazWorks’ clients who truly made the difference.  InstaScreen Premiere 2.0™ is a direct result of the cooperative effort between the TazWorks team and TazWorks’ client base, resulting in a software package that takes the screening process to the highest level.

Learn more about TazWorks by visiting http://www.tazworks.com/ or contact Barton Taylor at 801-572-7401 x101 or bartont@tazworks.com.

About Dexter
Dexter does a robotic extraction of criminal records obtained on-line from the official court of record.  Dexter is a trade name owned by Neno Research, Inc. of Orlando, FL and Berg Consulting Group, the Premier Consultant to the Background Screening Industry, has assisted in the detail development and is pleased to present this innovative product.  Dexter is your most accurate, cost effective, fastest source for current criminal records (not from private databases). To learn more, please visit http://bergconsultinggroup.com/id80.html or call Evan Zatt at 561-712-1277 ext 3#.

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SALT LAKE CITY, UT — (February 04, 2010) — TazWorks LLC, a web-based background screening software company, has completed technical details for integration with LabCorp, a widely-available and highly-respected drug testing laboratory.

This new integration will allow drug screening results to be delivered directly from LabCorp to TazWorks InstaScreen Premiere 2.0™, matched to the correct applicant, and published into the client’s report.  Data entry time will become practically non-existent, allowing customer service and expanding sales to take its place as priority number one.

LabCorp offers CRAs a broad network of testing sites and opens up the possibilities for substance abuse screening. “We are pleased to add an integration to a premier provider of occupational substance abuse laboratory services in the nation.  This integration and the new Drug Screening Management workflow built into InstaScreen will make our software a great asset for those screening agencies wishing to bundle Drug Screening services,” said Barton Taylor, President of TazWorks.

About TazWorks
TazWorks was founded in 2002 to provide background screening companies with a world-class, affordable background screening application.  InstaScreen is the product of years of ongoing development based on experience and input from thousands of consumers.  Since its inception, InstaScreen has experienced continual, year after year growth.

The TazWorks team offers decades of experience in computer programming, background screening, and customer service, but it is TazWorks’ clients who truly made the difference.  InstaScreen Premiere 2.0™ is a direct result of the cooperative effort between the TazWorks team and TazWorks’ client base, resulting in a software package that takes the screening process to the highest level.
Learn more about TazWorks by visiting http://www.tazworks.com/ ct Barton Taylor at 801-572-7401 x101 or bartont@tazworks.com.

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SALT LAKE CITY, UT — (March 04, 2010) — TazWorks LLC, a web-based background screening software company, has teamed up with Florida Drug Screening to provide the most user-friendly and efficient drug screening in the industry.

This new integration will allow drug screening results to be delivered directly from Florida Drug Screening to TazWorks InstaScreen Premiere 2.0™, matched to the correct applicant, and published into the client’s report.  Data entry time will become practically non-existent, allowing customer service and expanding sales to take its place as priority number one.

Florida Drug Screening offers employment screeners a full-service TPA solution. “I am amazed at how popular a provider FDS is among background screening agencies looking for a full-service solution.   It has been the absolute most frequently requested drug screening interface.  This announcement will elicit a fantastic response from our user community,” said Barton Taylor, President of TazWorks.

“The buzz in background screening is all about the TazWorks software.  Our clients are excited about the integration, thanks to a terrific experience with the interface and service.  I am confident the combined share will produce successes and make a solid contribution to the industry,” said Robi Detwiler, Technology Manager.

About TazWorks
TazWorks was founded in 2002 to provide background screening companies with a world-class, affordable background screening application.  InstaScreen is the product of years of ongoing development based on experience and input from thousands of consumers.  Since its inception, InstaScreen has experienced continual, year after year growth.

The TazWorks team offers decades of experience in computer programming, background screening, and customer service, but it is TazWorks’ clients who truly made the difference.  InstaScreen Premiere 2.0™ is a direct result of the cooperative effort between the TazWorks team and TazWorks’ client base, resulting in a software package that takes the screening process to the highest level.
Learn more about TazWorks by visiting http://www.tazworks.com/  or contact Barton Taylor at 801-572-7401 x101 or bartont@tazworks.com.

About Florida Drug Screening
Florida Drug Screening offers nationwide services including corporate drug & alcohol test management, random program management, and MRO services. Experience and knowledge are the keys to our superior service. Our clients depend on our quick turn around and accuracy every day.

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SLC, UT—(March 04, 2010)— TazWorks, a recognized leader in the background screening software industry, announced integration of its latest software package, InstaScreen Premiere 2.0™, to ReferencePro, a wholesale verification and reference provider. 

Screeners are always looking for more efficient ways to process verifications of employment and education. Fortunately services such as The Work Number (TWN) and National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) have made it easier to obtain some of that information and speed up turnaround times in the process.  This integration allows users of InstaScreen Premiere 2.0™ to access these services more easily and cost effectively.

By leveraging InstaScreen Premiere 2.0™ and ReferencePro, users will have direct access to TWN and NSC. In addition, CRA’s receive the entire TWN data set for each order, including, when available, the last three years of salary information allowing for full and careful review when necessary.  Company and School names are also normalized both automatically and manually by ReferencePro for the highest possible data match.  If no matches are found in the TWN or NSC databases, ReferencePro can verify manually or send the order back to the CRA unaltered.  If a fully automated search of TWN or NSC results in no match and the order is returned unaltered, there is no charge.  “We have worked tirelessly to make verifications easy and profitable for the CRA.  We are excited to integrate this solution to TazWorks, one of the most efficient and well respected background screening software providers.” Craig Caddell, ReferencePro. 

Barton Taylor, President of TazWorks adds:  “I can’t help but smile when I think of how much time and money this integration will save users of InstaScreen Premiere 2.0™.   Some of our clients service companies so large it is nearly impossible to keep up at times with the volume of manual verifications.  This integration will allow them to automatically complete all verifications available on TWN and NSC with the option to outsource the remaining manual verifications to ReferencePro or work them in-house.  This is a great addition to our software package and it’s another example of how TazWorks provides a Simple.Powerful™ solution to background screening.”

About TazWorks
TazWorks was founded in 2002 and is located in Draper, Utah. The founders are the perfect combination for success: A programming engineer with extensive experience and expertise in Internet technology, development, security and data connectivity; and an expert in the background screening industry, who understands the industry requirements and successfully founded, managed and subsequently sold a well respected consumer reporting agency.  Today, TazWorks has expanded to meet the needs of its clients and is made up of a group of highly skilled, hand picked individuals who are dedicated to making you background screening process simple and powerful. Learn more about TazWorks by visiting http://www.tazworks.com or call 801-572-7401

About ReferencePro
ReferencePro was founded in 2000 by industry leader, author and frequent keynote speaker Lester Rosen. The company is headquartered in Novato, California and has operations in Spokane, Washington.  ReferencePro assists over 150 screening firms with wholesale international and domestic verifications and references. As a result, CRA’s using ReferencePro spend less time on verifications and more time with customers. ReferencePro protects personal data and does not use at-home or off-shore operators. All work is done in the U.S.A. For more information on ReferencePro please visit www.referencepro.com or email us at ccaddell@referencepro.com or call Craig Caddell, Vice President at 415-493-2118.

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SALT LAKE CITY, UT — (February 22, 2010) –  Employment screening data platform TazWorks announced this week that it has entered into a new level of partnership with ERC Dataplus, as it now supports the ERC Referral Affiliate Program.

TazWorks provides background screening agencies utilizing its “InstaScreen Premiere 2.0™” technology a certified integration with ERC’s industry-leading applicant tracking system, the Selectech® Hiring Management System. For human resources administrators, this pre-integration of background screening and applicant tracking functions cuts costs while increasing accuracy and efficiency. For background screening agencies (also known as CRAs or consumer reporting agencies), the integrated screening/ATS solution creates a compelling combination of services that allows these CRAs to broaden the way they are perceived by HR managers.

Through ERC’s Referral Partner Program, qualified agencies that are affiliates of the TazWorks platform can now offer more technology solutions to their currents clients, expanding their screening services across a broader spectrum of prospects—all the while generating referral fees.

“This two-fold offering can have a big impact on our users’ businesses, as it allows them to build greater loyalty with their existing client base and attract new clients for background screening,” says Barton Taylor, CEO of TazWorks. “In addition to providing reliable screening data, they can now connect their HR clients to the most technologically forward ATS provider in the business: ERC. Their dedication to the background screening industry, combined with their experience, expertise and ‘customer-centric’ service makes this a valuable opportunity for our background screening agency clients.”

“We are excited to work with TazWorks to bring this new opportunity to their clients,” says Carla Knoll, ERC’s executive vice president for partner programs. “These CRAs know great technology, which is why they chose TazWorks. Now, they can leverage the strengths of both the InstaScreen Premiere 2.0 data platform and the Selectech ATS.” Moreover, she explains, referral affiliates receive a revenue share for every ATS installation they initiate. 

TazWorks has placed on its Web site a link to a brief video that explains the Referral Affiliate program in more detail. It can be viewed via www.tazworks.com.

About TazWorks:
TazWorks was founded in 2002 to provide background screening companies with a world-class, affordable background screening application.  InstaScreen is the product of years of ongoing development based on experience and input from thousands of consumers.  Since its inception, InstaScreen has experienced continual, year after year growth.

The TazWorks team offers decades of experience in computer programming, background screening, and customer service, but it is TazWorks’ clients who truly made the difference.  InstaScreen Premiere 2.0™ is a direct result of the cooperative effort between the TazWorks team and TazWorks’ client base, resulting in a software package that takes the screening process to the highest level.

Learn more about TazWorks by visiting http://www.tazworks.com/ or contact Barton Taylor at 801-572-7401 x101 or bartont@tazworks.com.

About ERC Dataplus:
Headquartered in Norwalk, CT, ERC Dataplus is a business solutions company that focuses on the needs of human resources professionals. Across its integrated software functions, ERC enables HR clients to streamline hiring and improve retention of both hourly and salaried employees, regardless of the size of the organization. Because its Selectech® systems are modular and scaleable, HR organizations with a few hundred or several thousand employees can lower the costs stemming from recruiting, assessment, and government compliance—while improving efficiency of processing. The result is a comprehensive recruiting and applicant tracking system that can expand an applicant pool, speed the hiring cycle, track applicants, improve EEOC compliance and reduce costs. For more on the portfolio of solutions available, visit www.ercdataplus.com.

 For more information, contact:
Kathleen M. Joyce
kjoyce@ercdataplus.com
Phone: 203-750-5835

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SALT LAKE CITY, UT (December 30, 2009) — TazWorks LLC, a web-based background screening software company, has successfully integrated their InstaScreen Premiere 2.0™ screening application with Taleo Business Edition, the industry leader in applicant tracking systems.
The integration enables qualifying CRAs to combine the power of TazWorks InstaScreen Premiere 2.0™ with the large market opportunities and talent management resources a partnership with Taleo affords.  An integrated solution allows TazWorks’ affiliates to offer single sign-on access to background checks from Taleo Business Edition.  Several TazWorks’ CRAs are already partnering with Taleo to attract new clients, expand their business, and streamline client workflow.

TazWorks revolutionary Standardized Data Exchange Gateway makes it easy to integrate background checks from InstaScreen Premiere 2.0™ into Third Party Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS).  Integration improves turn around, lowers costs, increases data security, and reduces human error, allowing for a healthier bottom line.  “The ease to integrate our software will provide our CRA clients with more opportunities and sales channels to market background checks and increase sales revenue”, said Barton Taylor, President of TazWorks.

About TazWorks
TazWorks, LLC was founded in October, 2002 and is located in Draper, Utah. The founders are the perfect combination for success: A programming engineer with extensive experience and expertise in Internet technology, development, security, and data connectivity; and an expert in the background screening industry, who understands the industry requirements and successfully founded, managed, and subsequently sold a well respected consumer reporting agency.

Learn more about TazWorks by visiting http://www.tazworks.net/ or contact Barton Taylor at 801-572-7401 x101 or bartont@tazworks.net.

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SLC, UT — (June 30, 2009) —Streamlining workflow and compliance has always been at the forefront of the TazWorks platform.  In 2006, the applicant interface feature was developed allowing end-user clients to avoid the issues involved with collecting personal identifiers (including DOB).

Today, TazWorks announced the release of the Applicant Interface for InstaScreen Premiere 2.0.  The new version of the Applicant Interface will be dubbed QuickApp™ 2.   With QuickApp™ 2, applicants will complete an online application by entering personal identifiers and other relevant information, such as references and work history.  The application is then submitted as ready for processing in InstaScreen. The online application is customizable and includes a disclosure, authorization, digital signature, and input of the applicant identifiers over a secure, SSL encrypted Internet connection.

Industry concern surrounding the Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act, as well as various state civil rights laws, has caused concern for companies when requesting age or date of birth, as this tends to deter older applicants from applying.  Many states have rules that prohibit an employer, either directly or through an agent, from seeking or receiving information that reveals date of birth and age before an offer is made.

Not collecting an applicant’s DOB, however, also presents unique issues.  When researching court records, the date of birth is probably the most important identifier needed, since many court records do not contain Social Security Numbers.  In some jurisdictions, a criminal search cannot be conducted without a date of birth, while in many states, a date of birth is the key piece of identifying data on motor vehicle records.

Although it is a common misinterpretation, neither the ADEA (Age Discrimination Employment Act) nor the Federal Age Discrimination Act of 1967 prohibits asking for date of birth or age. However, an EEOC ruling indicates that such requests would be closely scrutinized to ensure a legitimate permissible purpose. The EEOC also indicated that the reason for asking for date of birth should be clearly disclosed so that older applicants are not deterred from applying. (details available at www.eeoc.gov/types/age.html)

Disclaimer: While TazWorks strives diligently to provide a variety of options and methods by which to collect information, we are not, and do not claim to be, lawyers and/or legal experts.  Nothing in this email or provided by TazWorks should be deemed as legal guidance or advice.  Users are solely responsible for complying with all local, state, and federal laws as they may relate to any information provided in this email. 

About Tazworks:
TazWorks is a trusted industry leader, exceeding the technology needs of companies in the Background Screening Industry.

InstaScreen Premiere 2.0™ is the most advanced, full-featured, user friendly web-based software available.  No one else comes close to offering InstaScreen’s simple and powerful solutions to background screening companies nationwide. TazWorks not only gives your business the best technology available, we cater to our clients needs with outstanding service and attention to every detail.

Learn more about TazWorks by visiting http://www.tazworks.com/  or contact Barton Taylor at 801-572-7401 x101 or bartont@tazworks.com

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SLC, UT — (June 15, 2009) — TazWorks CEO Barton Taylor announced today that despite the challenges of the current economy, the company has experienced stellar success with their InstaScreen Premier 2.0™ platform.

Combined orders of versions 1 and 2 of InstaScreen have set new all time highs in orders placed; a testament to the measure of success enjoyed by TazWorks clients using the product to expand their business.

Barton recognizes that much of this success is due to the collaborative relationship and strong partnerships enjoyed with their clients, stating;

“We have said it before, but it merits repeating, we truly value you as clients! Your industry knowledge, input, suggestions, and feedback have helped us to create the most simple, powerful background screening software available in the market.”

Lianne Charton, President of Accusource inc. and first time user adds: “We had five solutions out there, the top solutions, and looked at all five of them; TazWorks by far was everything we wanted and is now becoming even more than we expected.”

InstaScreen Premiere 2.0™ is the culmination of years of feedback from valued clients and countless hours of development and testing by the most qualified programmers in the industry. “No expense was spared to create a software program that really is different and superior to anything else on the market.”  Barton further commented that TazWorks looks forward to continued innovation and success as upgrades are delivered.

About TazWorks

TazWorks is a trusted industry leader, exceeding the technology needs of companies in the Background Screening Industry.

InstaScreen Premiere 2.0™ is the most advanced, full-featured, user friendly web-based software available. No one else comes close to offering InstaScreen’s simple and powerful solutions to background screening companies nationwide. TazWorks not only gives your business the best technology available, we cater to our clients needs with outstanding service and attention to every detail.  

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SLC, UT — (April 13, 2009) — TazWorks, a web-based background screening software company has teamed up with Omni Data Retrieval, a “live” criminal research provider, to deliver the most Simple. Powerful.™ screening experience in the industry.This integration will seamlessly combine the power of TazWorks InstaScreen Premiere 2.0™ with the precise and detailed reporting from Omni Data Retrieval.

The challenge with most screening is getting accurate information in a timely manner at a minimal cost.The combination of TazWorks’ revolutionary Standardized Data Exchange Gateway, InstaScreen Premiere 2.0™ with Omni Data Retrieval makes reports easy, accurate, and cost effective.

Easy- When prompted, InstaScreen Premiere 2.0™ will automatically send a request to Omni Data Retrieval, who in return will fulfill the order and return the information to the client via InstaScreen’s Standardized Data Exchange Gateway.

Accurate- Research results are received directly from Omni Data Retrieval and populated into the correct fields so there is no risk of human error. InstaScreen is intuitive and can be set to automatically request quality control checks for hits only, or for both hits and clears. Rest assured knowing your reports are accurate and complete.

Cost Effective- With less human interaction and supervision, saving resources will help increase the bottom line.

“The background screening industry is constantly changing and the need for data transfer to become automated is stronger than ever before. Here at TazWorks, we are constantly creating ways to make background screening more efficient. Integration with Data Providers like Omni Data Retrieval give our clients the edge they need to compete and thrive in today’s economic conditions.” Comments Barton Taylor, President, TazWorks

“We are pleased to help create this integration with TazWorks. We believe our “live” criminal research requests will create an impressive synergy with the InstaScreen Premiere 2.0 software,” stated Scott Maloney, President of Omni Data Retrieval. According to Maloney, the scope of Omni Data Retrieval’s research network will provide more complete, in-depth research to the TazWorks client base. “With this integration our mutual clients will continue to enjoy the service and quality they’ve come to appreciate from Omni Data Retrieval.”

About TazWorks

TazWorks was founded in 2002 and is located in Draper, Utah. The founders are the perfect combination for success: A programming engineer with extensive experience and expertise in Internet technology, development, security and data connectivity; and an expert in the background screening industry, who understands the industry requirements and successfully founded, managed and subsequently sold a well respected consumer reporting agency. Today, TazWorks has expanded to meet the needs of its clients and is made up of a group of highly skilled, hand picked individuals who are dedicated to making you background screening process simple and powerful. Learn more about TazWorks by visiting http://www.tazworks.com or call 801-572-7401

About Omni Data Retrieval

Omni Data Retrieval Inc., a wholesale professional background research company, specializes in nationwide criminal background searches. Founded in 1999, Omni Data Retrieval has grown into one of the industry’s leading and most reliable networks of retrievers, covering every county in the United States. Omni Data Retrieval provides high volume criminal background checks for pre-employment background screening and tenant screening companies. Criminal research requests are supported by innovative technology, including an online client-accessible application, HR-XML compatibility, and dedicated customer service representatives. Omni Data Retrieval is your one reliable source for wholesale criminal record retrieval. To learn more, please visit www.omnidataretrieval.com or call 952-985-7220.

For further information on Tazwork’s new InstaScreen Premiere 2.0™ and to learn more about how the company can assist customers improve their efforts in the background check industry, contact sales at 801.572.7401 Ext 3 or contact us. Read more about InstaScreen Premiere 2.0™