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Certn What the FTE Podcast Martin Hauck on How HR Leaders Are Vetting AI
How HR Leaders Are Vetting Tech and Building AI Fluency

HR leaders are drowning in “AI-powered” hype. In this episode of What the FTE?, we break down how top TA teams are cutting through the noise, vetting tools, and building AI fluency that drives real results.

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What AI Does (and Doesn’t Do) in Certn Background Checks

Explore Certn’s human-centric, transparent approach to AI in background screening—built for trust, not shortcuts.

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When Great Hiring Gets Stuck on Background Checks: How TA Directors Are Rethinking Background Screening

Hiring speed is everything, but so is trust. This guide gives you the right questions to ask vendors about background checks, so you can get the results you want.

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Adverse Action Notice Requirements: HR’s Essentials

Learn how to navigate FCRA adverse action notice requirements with confidence. Protect your brand, stay compliant, and treat candidates fairly.

Certn What the FTE Podcast on AI and Deepfakes
Is That Candidate Even Real? The Rise of AI Deepfakes (And How to Deepfake-Proof Your Hiring Process)

Certn’s Donal Greene and Doug Beavis dive into the rise of deepfakes, synthetic candidates, and the AI-fueled fraud risks reshaping hiring.

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Social Media Background Checks: What You Need to Know

Learn how social media background checks work, why they matter for hiring, and how both employers and job seekers can stay ahead.

Certn What the FTE Podcast Zack Cormier on AI in Interview Process
AI Won’t Save Your Interview Process if You Don’t Fix the Basics

On this week’s episode of Certn’s What the FTE? podcast, Zack Cormier, senior sales and strategy leader ay VidCruiter, covers where and how to use AI in interviews.

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Background Checks: What Renters Need to Know

Renting? Here’s what you need to know about background checks from Certn, a leading online background screening vendor.

Krista Skalde Certn What the FTE Podcast AI in HR
How AI is Changing Workforce Planning

On this week’s episode of Certn’s What the FTE? podcast, Krista Skalde, internationally recognized leader and future of work strategist, discusses how AI is changing workforce planning.

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Criminal Record Check Alberta: Your FAQs Answered

Here’s everything you need to know about how to get a criminal record check in the province of Alberta.

Deliveroo gig worker on bike in London, England vetted with new Right to Work checks
Right to Work Checks in 2025: Essential Updates for Employers

Discover the 2025 Right to Work changes impacting UK gig and zero-hours workers. Learn what employers must consider to stay compliant, avoid penalties, and prepare for new obligations.

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Tenant Screening Services: A Landlord’s Guide

Discover how to find reliable tenants with a thorough, compliant tenant screening process.