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Preparing for Summer Season Hires: Considerations for Screening Young Adults and Teenagers

Summer is on the horizon, and its surge of activities calls for seasonal hires to fill additional roles that emerge during this busy season. As demand heats up faster than the weather, many businesses turn to the younger workforce to fill these...

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An Employer Guide to Preventing AI and Candidate Fraud (The Easy Way)

AI-driven candidate fraud is becoming more sophisticated and harder to detect with traditional hiring methods. If you’re responsible for screening...

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Safer, Affordable Hiring: Considerations for Small Businesses Seeking Background Checks

There’s a common misconception that background checks are too expensive or complex for small businesses. In reality, today’s solutions are designed...

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ReportView by Verified Credentials: An Efficient Solution for Managing and Sharing Student Documents with Scholar Affiliates

Our talented team has been working on our latest development in simplified student compliance management, and we’re ready to share it with you! The...

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What Are Employers Screening for in 2026? Our Top 3 Takeaways Based on Background Screening Order Data

92% of employers use some form of background check during the hiring process, according to a recent SHRM study. While you probably already know...

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Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, and Beyond: Which Background Checks Are Most Common in the Trades?

You probably already screen employees to some capacity, but maybe you want to know how you stack up against your industry peers. In this article, we...

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Tips for Tackling Turnaround Times and Optimizing Background Check Results

The right combination of speed and precision is necessary for safe and efficient hiring. Several factors related to turnaround times for document...

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Common Requirements for Clinical Placements and Tips for Navigating Them

In healthcare settings, screening requirements go beyond staff and volunteers. As many healthcare education leaders know, students participating in...

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Employment Background Screening Basics for Hiring Managers

With around 96% of companies conducting some type of employee background screening during their hiring process, according to a report by the Society...

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Simplifying Employee and Candidate TB Testing

If you oversee Tuberculosis (TB) testing for current employees and candidates, you know how important it is to keep the process running smoothly and...

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