The Certn Blog

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Adverse Media Screening: How to Stay Compliant

Here’s why adverse media screening is beneficial alongside criminal record checks, employment verification, and reference checks.

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Hiring? Read Certn’s US Background Check Guide

Hiring in the US? Certn’s US background check guide outlines critical laws and regulations, alongside best practices to maintain compliance.

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Background Checks for Care Workers

Background screening is a vital tool in fostering trust by ensuring care workers are thoroughly vetted.

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The Ultimate Guide to Airside Pass

Airside passes are essential for maintaining the security and integrity of the airport and ensuring that only authorised personnel have access to restricted areas.

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Director Checks: What You Need to Know

Director checks investigate both current and past directorships and highlight whether a candidate has any disqualifications or is currently barred.

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BPSS Clearance: UK Government Background Screening

Certn’s UK-based experts have been a trusted provider of background checks and BPSS clearance expertise for over 29 years.

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UK Criminal Background Check: The Three Types

Certn offers UK criminal background check services and other international vetting products to help employers protect their organisations.

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Money Laundering Explained

Money laundering is a complex crime. Here’s how background checks and identity verification can help financial institutions.

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How Certn Background Checks Help Tech Companies

Certn background checks can help you onboard candidates faster and make the pre-employment screening process better for all involved.