The Certn Blog
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tenant Screening Services: A Landlord’s Guide
Discover how to find reliable tenants with a thorough, compliant tenant screening process.
Navigating Canada’s Latest Cannabis Talent Challenges
Explore the complex and evolving talent landscape of Canada’s cannabis industry in 2025 and how experts and industry leaders are addressing the toughest recruiting challenges.
The Leadership Blind Spot That’s Hurting Your Business
On this week’s episode of Certn’s What the FTE? podcast, Melissa Marcelissen, Certn’s Head of People & Culture and Founder of Vision Leadership Consulting Group, discusses inclusive leadership.
Canadian Construction Staffing Trends 2025: Navigating Staffing Shortages
Discover the top Canadian construction industry staffing trends for 2025—what’s driving shortages, how automation and immigration are shaping the workforce, and strategies HR leaders can use to build stronger teams.
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.