Explanation:

SHRM has conducted national research that shows a majority of employers are thoughtful in the hiring process and follow practices consistent with law designed to prevent discrimination in hiring. SHRM research in 2006 and 2010 did not show an increase in the use of background criminal checks.

In its statement following the April 25, 2012, EEOC approval of its guidance, SHRM said that it “considers criminal background checks an appropriate tool to help employers make informed hiring decisions while ensuring the safety and well-being of their employees and customers.” It added that “SHRM is pleased that the guidance does not appear to impose a one-size-fits-all set of rules on employers and seems to take into consideration that every employer will have different needs and concerns in the use of criminal background checks in hiring.”