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Best Practices for Pre-Employment Social Media Screening

Here’s how companies can use social media screening to evaluate potential employees and the associated risks and benefits.

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5 Reasons to Use Certn Background Checks

Clients who switch to Certn background checks share how easy it is now that they’re using online checks, and we’re happy we can help.

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Identity Verification: What Your Need to Know

Do you know who you’re hiring? With Certn identity verification you can – instantly.

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Your Questions About Social Media Screening, Answered

You’ve got questions about social media screening and Certn’s background screening experts have answers.

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FCRA Requirements for Employers

Recruiting top talent while ensuring a secure and compliant workforce starts with understanding the FCRA. For employers, the connection between background checks and the FCRA requirements is undeniable.

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How To Do Social Media Screening Ethically

A social media background check is a game changer to make sure you hire the best candidates and minimize risks to your workplace culture. Done our way, social media screening is compliant and minimizes bias.

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How Automation Helps Staffing Agencies Hire Faster

Here’s how automation helps staffing agencies hire faster and how Certn and Labourly can help.

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Certn Background Check Process, Your Questions Answered

Here’s everything you need to know about the Certn background check process straight from the Certn team!

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International Background Checks by Certn

Don’t let international background check hurdles get in your way of hiring the best candidates. Here’s what you need to know about securing a global business.

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2023 Background Screening Trends

Here are the 2023 top background screening trends.

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What Do Background Checks Reveal

Background checks are a standard practice in screening nowadays. Here’s what do background checks reveal.

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The Gig and Freelance Economy in Canada

Gig work is the trend of people participating in short-term or project-based work arrangements. The Canada gig economy is the ecosystem where this type of freelancing is the primary or major source of income.