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Employment Screening (4)

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Verified Credentials Ranked a Top Pre-employment Screening Provider by HRO Today

Thanks to our remarkable clients, Verified Credentials was named a winner in the Midsize Program of Background Screeners in the 2022 Baker's Dozen by...

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What Social Media Screening Is Not

As a result of the widespread usage of social media, there has been increased interest in recent years regarding the new era of social media...

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Protecting Candidate Privacy with Background Check Data Security

When screening new candidates, employers collect a significant amount of private information. With most of this critical data stored digitally,...

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3 Ways Background Checks Can Support Employee Retention

Companies love to talk about making “investments for the future.” Whether opening a new sales office or purchasing new equipment, each move is meant...

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Background Check Discrepancy Rates: Where Records May Be Found

A discrepancy is when two pieces of information don’t line up. Where there should be agreement, there’s confusion or ambiguity. In other words, a...

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Screening On the Go: The Mobile Candidate Experience for Background Screening

Screens matter – screen size that is. Most people live on their phones. The average person in the U.S. checks their phone 344 times per day, roughly...

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Screening Seasonal Hires: 5 Questions to Help You Prepare

Summer is a time for backyard barbecues, going to the beach, and spending time with friends. For many companies, it's also the time for hiring...

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Criminal History Searches 101: Understanding Your Options

Criminal history searches have long been among the most popular types of background checks. Based on Verified Credentials’ internal research of its...

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Measuring Up! 5 Questions About Background Checks Answered by Administrative Reports

One reason you might use background checks is to validate data. Data to determine a candidate’s potential fit. Or data to learn if they have the...

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Estimated Delivery Dates for Background Checks Could Help Keep You Informed

When planning for onboarding new team members, it could be important to set expectations and keep everyone on the same page. Verified Credentials...

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