Wednesday, March 23, 2011

The Resilience Of The Japanese Is Amazing

Just a little more than a week ago, a giant earthquake and ensuing tsunami devasted the NE coast of Japan pretty much shutting down the whole country's infrastructure.

At that point background checks and pre-employment screening were put on hold; the japanese had more than their share of things to worry about.

Rescue efforts are still ongoing in Miyagi Prefecture. The loss of life is incredibly disheartening. Most private and public services have been extinguished in its aftermath.

Our hearts go out to the survivors and mourning families of those lost in the tragedy.

Straightline International and The Background investigator have done a lot to help alleviate the pressure caused by the earthquake and tsunami.  We have all stood by and even cancelled our trips to the USA for the NAPBS Conference.

Now, though, it is time to praise the Japanese. They have arisen, gotten to their feet, and resumed their lives.

It is with this that I can say that most pre-employment backing screening has resumed in Japan, save for Miyagi Prefecture.

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