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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 will break down recent trends and leverage data from several hundred employers across different...

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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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Insights and 2026 Readiness Tips for Industries Conducting Annual Background Checks

Many industries rescreen their staff on a regular basis, whether annually or periodically. As organizations look to get 2026 off to a strong start,...

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A Quick Guide to Understanding the 7-Year Lookback Rule in Consumer Reporting

If you are involved in your team’s background screening and hiring process, you'reprobably familiar with the “7-year lookback rule” for criminal...

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Simplify Student Clinical Placements with Smarter Tools

Whether your program supports nursing students or other healthcare tracks, every clinical placement requires a unique mix of verifications,...

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Benchmark Report: The Current State of HR Compliance and Employment Law

Navigating compliance is a key concern for HR pros in any industry and keeping up with legislative changes while anticipating future developments is...

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Verified Credentials Makes HRO Today Baker’s Dozen List for the Fourth Year in a Row

We’re proud to share the news that Verified Credentials has been recognized in the 2025 HRO Today Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings as a...

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