Are you hiring the right candidates? Or are you hiring candidates that put your organization at risk, bounce around, and can’t do what they say they do? Background screening is your defense system ...

By Melissa Sorenson, Executive Director, Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) During a recent PBSA webinar on the subject ...

Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) is committed to providing a safe and secure campus for its students, staff, faculty and visitors, and to protecting the material resources of the university. To ...

Businesses large and small need to make wise hiring decisions. Whether you’re looking to employ an administrative assistant, hire a nanny, or vet a potential tenant, running a background check can ...

Concerned about what might show up the next time you’re applying for a job or renting an apartment? You may be interested in conducting background research on your record trail and online identity.

Whether you’re a landlord vetting a potential tenant or a business owner hiring new staff, today’s background check services promise instant access to public records, credit information, social media ...

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California’s AB 2095 could change how employers consider criminal history in hiring. Learn what the proposal means for ...

The USGA Safeguarding Program includes required background screening for adults who have regular contact or authority over Minor Athletes who are part of U.S. National Development Program or any USGA ...

In recent years, and especially in 2025 and early 2026, the compliance picture has changed dramatically. As a result, ...