Credit Checks In The Workforce

This article references a very touchy subject if you ask me. More often than not, prospective employers are relying solely on the information obtained from one consumer report or another, with total disregard to the accuracy level of contents. In this economy especially, blemishes on one's credit or consumer report accounts for the vast majority of our population. As a Recruiter, this can weigh in heavily on any and all efforts to scout "qualified" talent, and affect a rather positive chance at having your talent placed. I have listed the link below, for your view.

Should this be a main source of "character reference," or do you disagree with it completely? What are your thoughts?

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/business/sfl-ym-credit-0628-cpsbjun29,0...

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