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Press Release Nov 27, 2023

Universal Background Screening Awarded #1 Enterprise Background Screening Firm by HRO Today - 2023

Press Release Jan 9, 2023

Universal Background Screening Named as a Top Screening Firm for the 13th Year in a Row

Press Release Jul 14, 2022

SNH Capital Partners Acquires North Dakota-Based Global Safety Network

Press Release Dec 15, 2021

Universal Background Screening Awarded #1 Enterprise Background Screening Firm 2021

Press Release Aug 4, 2020

SNH Capital Partners Announce the Acquisition of OPENonline

Press Release Mar 19, 2020

Edge Information Management Announces Promotion of Chad Stair to Vice President of Sales and Client Services

Press Release Mar 2, 2020

PlusOne Solutions Offering Continuous Criminal Monitoring

Press Release Dec 10, 2019

Universal Background Screening Awarded 'Top Enterprise Background Screening Firm' in HRO Today's 2019 Customer Satisfaction Ratings

Press Release Nov 26, 2019

Employment Screening Resources (ESR) Named a Top Pre-Employment Screening Service Company for Enterprise Organizations by HRO Today Magazine's Baker's Dozen

Leading Global Background Check Provider ESR Named to HRO Today Magazine's Baker's Dozen Based on Customer Satisfaction Ratings for Pre-Employment Screening Services for Second Year in a Row. Read More

Press Release Jun 27, 2019

AmericanChecked Retains National Accreditation for Background Checks

Completes 3-Year BSAAP Interim Surveillance Audit Read More

Press Release Apr 29, 2019

Edge Information Completes Service Organization Controls 2 (SOC 2) Report

Press Release Feb 13, 2016

Personal Evaluation Less Valuable Then Hard Data In Employee Screening

Applicants that have higher test scores usually do better in the job than Applicants with lower scores. Read More

Press Release Nov 2, 2015

Misleading Background Checks Can Wreck Your Hiring Decision

If you want to hire the best Applicant you have to be careful. Sometimes what you see on paper will lead you to the wrong decision. Read More

Press Release Jan 10, 2015

Study Shows Employee Theft Primarily Used To Improve Life Style

Applicant screening that includes criminal history, credit history and employment history, can significantly reduce employee theft Read More

Press Release May 27, 2014

NJ Law To Limit Credit Checks In Employment Screening

Some NJ Legislators consider the request of a credit check in the screening process discriminatory. A new proposed law (A704) is now in the NJ Assembly. Read More

Press Release Apr 22, 2014

Address Information Will Not Affect A FICO Score But It Can Cost You Money

If you aren't a big lender, you need to protect yourself because FICO scores may not be designed for your particular needs. Read More

Press Release Mar 17, 2014

How To Become A FICO Expert

FICO isn't all that mysterious, once you learn the basics of how it works, you can better understand what the numbers mean to your business. Read More

Press Release Jan 30, 2014

New Social Media Tool Pushes Employment Screening Frontier

Job Seeker Insight Launches 21st Century Social Media Tool for High Level Job Candidates Read More

Press Release Dec 17, 2013

Identity Theft Is More Common Than You Might Think

Government figures compiled by the Bureau of Justice Statistics claim that in 2012 one out of every fourteen adults was the victim of identity theft. Read More

Press Release Nov 20, 2013

What Is The Real Value Of Facebook In Applicant Screening?

Relying on Social Media in your applicant screening process can yeild misleading results. Read More

Press Release Nov 5, 2013

Employment Background Checks And The Law

What the law says you can use for applicant screening in your hiring process. Read More

Press Release Oct 2, 2013

Negligent Hiring Suits Become More Common

Courts are holding employers responsible for allowing employees with a criminal history in positions to injure others. Read More

Press Release Sep 11, 2013

Federal Trade Commission Advice Can Also Help Employers

The FTC's advice to job seekers can be a help to employer's looking to know the rules and regulations. Read More

Press Release Sep 9, 2013

Are Criminal Background Checks Discriminatory?

Court rules criminal background checks non-discriminatory while the federal government starts new law suits. Read More

Press Release Sep 4, 2013

What Computerized Background Checks Miss

Relying on computerized systems alone can eliminate qualified candidates in your application process. Read More

Press Release Aug 26, 2013

Are You Breaking The Law With Background Checks?

Do criminal background checks violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act? Read More

Press Release Aug 22, 2013

Ethical Implications Of Facebook Background Checks

Can you rely on Social Media when screening an employee? Read More

Press Release Aug 16, 2013

Will A Debt Collection For $10 Hurt Your Credit?

A collection of $8 is just as damaging as a collection of $5,000. Read More

Press Release May 3, 2011

Proforma Screening Solutions Tapped as BizAssure Employment Screening Partner

Background screening company, Proforma Screening Solutions, announces its newly-formed partnership with BizAssure™, a leading marketing and sales platform and cooperative network for benefits and property-casualty insurance agencies. Read More

Press Release Mar 9, 2011

SafeScreener Introduces New Applicant Re-Check Feature

Applicant Re-Check is an efficient and cost effective way for HR professionals to manager background screening needs of current employees. Read More

Press Release Jan 17, 2011

Employment Screening Company, Proforma Screening, Announces Fleet Alert® for Fleet Risk Management

Fleet Alert® is an affordable automated solution to easily monitor driver records and backgrounds for improved safety and fleet risk management. Read More

Press Release Oct 11, 2010

Employment Screening Resources (ESR) Achieves Background Screening Credentialing Council (BSCC) Accreditation

The National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS®) Background Screening Credentialing Council (BSCC) Announces Employment Screening Resources (ESR) Proves Compliance with Background Screening Agency Accreditation Program (BSAAP). Read More

Press Release Oct 9, 2010

PeopleChecking Comment On Nacro's Recent Survey Findings

PeopleChecking, a service dedicated to offering employee background checks and employment screening services, comment on the findings of Nacro's survey outlining the disclosure of embarrassing details to employers. Read More

Press Release Oct 2, 2010

PeopleChecking Stress the Importance of Background Checks

PeopleChecking, a service dedicated to offering employee background checks and employment screening services, reveal that regardless of the recession, conducting the necessary background checks is imperative for employers Read More

Press Release Sep 30, 2010

Employment Screening Resources President Lester Rosen Presents Session at 56th ASIS International Annual Seminar in Dallas TX on October 12

Author, Speaker, and Safe Hiring Expert Lester Rosen Will Educate Security Professionals on the Legal Risks of Using Search Engines and Social Networking Sites Such as MySpace and Facebook During Background Checks of Job Applicants. Read More

Press Release Sep 15, 2010

Background Check Expert Lester Rosen to Present at PIHRA Pacific West HR Conference in Pasadena CA on September 22

Author, Speaker, and President of Employment Screening Resources (ESR) Lester Rosen to review hot button issues HR Professionals face during hiring including discrimination, privacy, and use of social networking sites during background checks. Read More

Press Release Sep 4, 2010

PeopleChecking Advise On The Importance Of Background Checks For Employers

PeopleChecking, a service dedicated to offering employee background checks and employment screening services, comment on the importance of conducting thorough background checks with the current state of unemployment. Read More

Press Release Aug 31, 2010

Speaker, Author, and Safe Hiring Expert Lester Rosen Presents Webinar on Legal Risks of Using Social Network Sites for Employment Screening

Employment Screening Resources (ESR) Founder and President Lester Rosen Shows How Use of Social Networking Sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter for Employment Screening can Present Legal Risks Including Privacy and Discrimination Issues Read More

Press Release Aug 19, 2010

Webinar Shows How To Avoid Legal Landmines If Using Social Media Like Facebook and LinkedIn For Employment Screening

Employment Screening Resources (ESR) President, Author, and Speaker Lester Rosen to Educate Employers, Recruiters, and HR Professionals on Proper Use of Social Networking Sites during Background Checks Read More

Press Release Jul 8, 2010

PeopleChecking Issue Warning About Internet Scams And CVs

PeopleChecking, a service dedicated to offering employee background checks and employment screening services Read More

Press Release Jun 25, 2010

USA-FACT to Exhibit at the SHRM Annual Conference and Exposition

USA-FACT announces that it will be exhibiting at the SHRM Conference and Exposition from June 27-30, 2010. Read More

Press Release May 27, 2010

Employment Screening Provider USA-FACT to Host Complimentary 2-Part Human Resources Webinar Series

USA-FACT's Webinar Series will focus on the Use of Credit Reports and Criminal Records in Hiring. Read More

Press Release May 10, 2010

Pascarella and Mackender to Present at the 2010 Colorado Employment Law Conference

Vincent J. Pascarella, Esq., SPHR, and Darin L. Mackender, Esq., will be co-presenting at the 2010 Colorado Employment Law Conference. Read More

Press Release Apr 28, 2010

Gantt joins Employment Screening Provider, USA-FACT

USA-FACT is pleased to announce the hiring of Susan Gantt as Senior Client Executive. Susan has worked in the consumer reporting industry since 1989 and is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resou Read More

Press Release Apr 13, 2010

Employment Screening Provider, USA-FACT Hires Kurey

USA-FACT hires Kym Kurey as Senior Client Executive responsible for new business development of their Hiring Solutions. Read More

Press Release Mar 31, 2010

Bowen Joins Leading Background Check Provider, USA-FACT

Jo Bowen has joined Employment Screening Provider, USA-FACT as Senior Client Executive. Read More

Press Release Mar 24, 2010

USA-FACT Hosts Complimentary Webinar on How to Avoid Adverse Action Lawsuits under the FCRA

USA-FACT, an industry leading employment screening company, announced that it will be hosting a complimentary, live webinar on how to avoid adverse action lawsuits under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) on April 6, 2010 at 10 am PDT. Read More

Press Release Mar 2, 2010

Pascarella Joins USA-FACT as Vice President of Sales

Employment screening provider, USA-FACT is pleased to announce that Vincent J. Pascarella, Esq., SPHR has joined its team as Vice President of Sales. Read More

Press Release Jan 21, 2010

OPENonline's Eugenie Brown to Address HR Connections Group: "What to Expect in the Pre-Employment Screening Process"

OPENonline's Eugenie Brown will answer questions about background checks within the pre-employment screening process, and discuss best practices for criminal background checks, drug and alcohol screening, and employment and education verifications. Read More

Press Release Nov 13, 2009

Background Screening Consultants LLC Announces Partnership With the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce

Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce selects Background Screening Consultants as preferred drug screening vendor. Read More