The Certn Blog

Scaling Smart: How to Drive High-Growth Hiring Without Sacrificing Quality
On this week’s episode of Certn’s What the FTE? podcast, Matthew Heiydt, Founder of BackStretch Recruitment, discusses hiring at scale.

Pre-Employment Background Checks: Smart Hiring Musts
Make smarter hiring decisions with pre-employment background checks. Learn how Certn can help.

HR’s #1 Overlooked Metric and the Elephant in the Room
On this week’s episode of Certn’s What the FTE? podcast, executive coach and people operations leader, Susy Martins, digs into employee engagement.

AI in HR: The Strategic Opportunity HR Leaders Can’t Afford to Miss
On this week’s episode of Certn’s What the FTE? podcast, HR influencer and strategist Steve Cadigan joins us to discuss AI in HR.

Weighing in on Return to Office: What HR Leaders Should Consider
What the FTE? is a podcast by Certn. In this episode, Maya Bellay joins us to talk about the return to office debate.

Toronto Police Background Check
Looking for a faster way to get your Toronto police check? See how Certn can help.

Why the Best Organizations Nail Candidate Experience and How You Can Too
What the FTE? is a podcast by Certn. In this episode, Corey Shaw joins us to talk about delivering an exceptional candidate experience.

SOC 2 Background Checks: Your Complete Guide
Here’s everything you need to know about SOC 2 background checks to keep your business safe.

Free Background Check Canada: How to Run a Free Background Check on Yourself
Here’s why running a free background check Canada on yourself and auditing your personal information online is an effective way to manage your personal brand.

2025 Trends in the Background Screening Industry
Here are 2025 trends in the background screening industry. Hint: establishing digital trust requires more than the old way of background checks.

Why HR Runs a Background Check: A Candidate’s Guide
We cover what employers look for when they run a background check and what you can expect.

Background Screening Best Practices: How to Protect Your Business Without Scaring Off Top Talent
Is background screening accurate? Fair? Are checks speedy enough to not deter top candidates? Read what our experts say.