Trends

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.

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.

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.

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.

From Biometrics to Blockchain: The Current and Future State of Background Screening
We’ve been innovating all parts of the background screening process and changing the industry, but we’re also prepping for the next big change.

How Certn is Building the Future of Trust: Certn’s Vision for Verifiable Credentials
At Certn, we’re pioneering innovative verifiable credentials that create more trust and transparency in digital interactions.

Trends Impacting Hospitality Industry Hiring in 2024
Hospitality industry hiring in 2024 is being impacted by seven key trends. Learn everything you need to know to stay ahead.

The Problem with Canada’s Vulnerable Sector Checks
Vulnerable sector checks are outdated and can create a false sense of security for end users. If not mandated as part of your screening policy, here’s what you can use instead.

2024 Background Check Industry Trends: Certn’s Predictions
Here’s what Certn’s CEO Andrew McLeod predicts will influence the background check industry in 2024.

The Future of Work Needs a Better Background Check Process
The Certn background check process is literally made to make hiring faster and easier. Not to mention, it aligns with new and emerging models of work and works where you work.

Retail Hiring Trends 2023: How Recruiters Can Win with Technology
Here are the retail hiring trends to watch for in 2023 and how Certn can support faster, easier retail hiring to help you keep up.

Automated Hiring: Hire Faster and Impress Candidates
Automated hiring is a 2023 trend hiring trend that delivers better candidate experiences.