The Certn Blog

The “Why” Behind Certn’s Brand Evolution
We set out to solve one of society’s hardest problems: building trust. Here’s how we evolved the Certn brand identity to reflect our future.

Background Checks for Oil and Gas: Screening Best Practices
Oil and gas companies place high importance on background checks for workplace safety. Here’s what they look for in employee screening.

How to Hire a Gig Worker: Background Checks for Contractors and Part-Timers
With Certn, Fantuan can easily run background checks for gig workers. Learn more about how Certn helps gig work economy and marketplace companies.

Criminal Record Check Winnipeg: Answering Your Questions
Here’s everything job seekers in Winnipeg need to know about getting a background check.

Top 10 Background Check Terms You Should Know
There’s lot of background screening-specific jargon to decipher. In this blog post, we cover the top 10 background check terms you should know.

An Easy Guide to Background Checks for Healthcare Workers
Need peace of mind? Healthcare background checks ensure that each of your new hires are representing themselves accurately and are qualified to work in the sector.

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Vulnerable sector checks are outdated and can create a false sense of security for end users.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.

How Automation Helps Staffing Agencies Hire Faster
Here’s how automation helps staffing agencies hire faster and how Certn and Labourly can help.

The Role of Background Screening in Creating Safer Workplaces
Feeling ill-prepared for new sexual harassment standards? Blake Fratantaro shares insights on how to create safe workplaces in light of new legislation.

Background Check Halifax: Key Things to Know
Keep reading to find out more about how to get a background check in Halifax and answers to frequently asked questions.

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.

Why Employment Verification is Important: Certn’s Perspective
Employment verification isn’t just a box to tick in the hiring process but a crucial element in building an effective team.