In 1994, Jim Sweeney formed James M. Sweeney and Associates, Inc. to assist organizations in the management of losses associated with employee misconduct and other forms of risk. A former police lieutenant, Jim Sweeney built an organization with deep investigative expertise, technological excellence, and a commitment to superior service.

The passage of the Fair Credit Reporting Act in 1996 created an opportunity for organizations to deploy a preventative strategy to combat employee misconduct in the workplace. Sweeney and Associates launched Inquirehire, a division dedicated to helping employers identify high risk candidates with thorough, fast, and compliant background investigations. A leader in the industry, Inquirehire was a founding member of the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS).
 
In 2007, Inquirehire launched one of the nations first pre-integrated applicant tracking and background screening solutions. With the Inquirehire solution employers can transform and optimize their hiring process to save time, money, and avoid hiring mistakes.

Since its beginning, Sweeney and Associates have helped hundreds of organizations implement solutions that make their organization more effective and efficient while managing the risk of a poor hiring decision.