Industry Insights

When a background check turns up something that makes you reconsider hiring a candidate, you can’t just ghost them and move on. There’s a process you’re legally required to follow. That process is called adverse action. This guide breaks down what adverse action is,...

Background screening has changed completely in the last decade. What used to take days—or even weeks—now happens in minutes. Go back 20 years, and the process was painfully manual. If you needed a criminal record, someone had to physically go to a courthouse, find a...

Background checks are all about understanding the past to reduce risk in hiring. But how far back should you look? That’s where lookback periods come in. They define how much history is fair game in your screening process. You might think it’s as simple as picking a...

The background screening industry has a dirty little secret: most companies are paying for screens they don’t need, by no fault of their own. And we’re not talking pennies here—these “extras” are bleeding businesses like yours out of thousands of dollars. Sorry,...

The word compliance alone might make your eyes glaze over, but hear us out. We’ll make it simple, practical, and worth your time. Let’s dive into what compliance is, why it matters, and how to easily get it right. Put simply, compliance is the process of staying in...

Written by Amy Leff This guide is for the people running high-volume hiring who’ve seen fraud slip through the cracks and know they can’t just cross their fingers and hope it stops. Fraud is a constant (and often complicated) threat, but with the right data management...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 latest maneuvers...