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How Background Check Companies Sneak in Hidden Fees (And How to Spot Them)
September 12, 2024
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 confusing invoices! Let’s look at the main culprit […]
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Sequential Screening: A Secret Legacy Vendors Won't Reveal
April 25, 2024
“I’m so tired of paying $100+ for every candidate whether or not I end up hiring them.” We hear this often from people before they switch to Yardstik. The screening vendors of yesterday want you to believe there is only one workflow for vetting candidates—their workflow. It’s an intentionally expensive […]
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A Background Screening Dashboard Built for Strategic Decision-Making
March 19, 2024
“Why is this cost so high?” Ever heard this from your CFO before? Pretty sure we all have. And after your blood pressure levels out and your heart rate returns to normal, we often realize it’s a pretty fair question to ask. Especially for companies who are hyper-focused on cost […]
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Additional Articles
Continuous Monitoring: 24/7 Compliance on Easy Mode
Remember that brand-new car feeling? Pristine tires, no dents, and an unbelievably clean interior. But, as soon as you drive off the lot, the magic starts to fade. A traditional background check is kind of like that. It’s a quick snapshot of someone’s history…
5 Best Quotes from Our Marketplace Risk Management Conference Panel
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…
Sequential Screening: A Secret Legacy Vendors Won’t Reveal
“I’m so tired of paying $100+ for every candidate whether or not I end up hiring them.” We hear this often from people before they switch to Yardstik. The screening vendors of yesterday want you to believe there is only one workflow for vetting candidates—their…
A Background Screening Dashboard Built for Strategic Decision-Making
“Why is this cost so high?” Ever heard this from your CFO before? Pretty sure we all have. And after your blood pressure levels out and your heart rate returns to normal, we often realize it’s a pretty fair question to ask. Especially for companies who are…
Identity Verification: The Best Defense Against Modern Fraud
The threat of identity fraud has moved from the realm of cyber-thrillers into a palpable reality for businesses and their customers. A fraudster, armed with nothing but stolen personal details, can unravel the trust you’ve built with your customers in an instant….
Decrypting Fraud’s Latest Moves with Five Expert 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 latest maneuvers…
Fraud 2.0: New Risks and Rules in the Remote Economy
The remote economy has unlocked a world of global opportunities and real-time connections. People can work from anywhere in the world. Groceries miraculously arrive at our doorstep. Any household chore can now be tasked out through your favorite app in seconds…
Yardstik Doubles Down on Trust & Safety with Two New Tools
In early 2023, Yardstik launched the world’s first Trust & Safety Platform. The platform was our answer to the increasingly important and complex question every high-volume hiring business, SaaS platform, and gig marketplace is asking itself today: “How do…
Yardstik Launches First-Ever Trust & Safety Platform to Help Businesses Build Best-in-Class Trust & Safety Programs
The platform will introduce new screening and verification tools and safely leverage data to improve the user experience and help customers accelerate hiring, reduce fraud, and reduce unnecessary screening costs Minneapolis, MN – June 27, 2023 – Today, Yardstik…
Who Needs a Trust & Safety Platform – and who doesn’t?
Trust & Safety has surged in popularity so quickly that it’s akin to a whirlwind, no longer confined to the silos of high-tech firms or giant corporates. It’s being recognized and embraced across industries as diverse as the marketplace itself. Why? It isn’t…
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