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Employment Screening

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Verified Credentials and NEOGOV Develop an Innovative Solution to Support Smarter Public Sector Background Screening

The public sector is an industry with high demand and expectations for trusted, reliable hires. There are many instances that call for thorough...

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Quick Drug Testing is Possible: Two Options for Faster Results

A drug-free workplace plays a valuable role in helping employers foster a safe, healthy, and productive environment. Drug testing supports these...

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Why Customer Service Still Matters in Background Screening

Since 1984, Verified Credentials has maintained a firm belief that customer service is the key to long-lasting client relationships, word-of-mouth...

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The Breaking Point Between AI Efficiency and Candidate Trust in Background Screening

Along with the rest of the workforce, adopting AI in screening and onboarding has become part of HR and hiring professionals' routine, too. We...

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Finding the Right Background Screening Package Built to Scale with Your Business

It’s common for employers to find that scaling new hires to meet the needs of a growing organization can be unpredictable and urgent, often creating...

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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...

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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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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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