by yardstik1dev | Sep 23, 2024 | Industry Insights
Over 80% of people in the U.S. are now living under Ban-the-Box laws. If you’re in charge of hiring, this isn’t just some legal trivia—it’s your new reality. These laws are changing the rules on how, when, and if employers can consider criminal history during the...
by yardstik1dev | Sep 12, 2024 | Industry Insights
Background checks should be simple, right? You run the report, pay the fee, and get the results. But some background check companies have a different playbook. Instead of putting you first, they’re finding creative ways to pad their profits—hello, hidden fees and...
by yardstik1dev | Aug 27, 2024 | Industry Insights
Adjudication. Sounds fancy, right? If you’re wondering what it’s all about, you’re not alone—adjudication can be a bit confusing, but it’s something every employer needs to grasp. When you run a background check on a candidate, your vendor is responsible for gathering...
by yardstik1dev | Aug 14, 2024 | Industry Insights
So, you’ve decided to run background checks—smart move. But before you hit “go,” let’s make sure you’re set up for success. We’ve compiled a checklist straight from the trenches, based on what our customers say are the absolute must-dos before you dive in. Let’s break...
by Yardstik | May 22, 2024 | Industry Insights
Our team just got back from the 2024 Marketplace Risk Management Conference in San Francisco, and let’s just say, the insights were hotter than a jalapeño in July. Yardstik’s Chief Technology Officer, Josh Cutler, joined a panel of experts to discuss trends in...
by Yardstik | Oct 25, 2023 | Industry Insights
In a world where technology evolves at the speed of light, so does the cunning art of fraud. Navigating this challenging landscape is essential for both business longevity and consumer trust. That’s why we’ve turned to an expert to help us decode the...
