{"id":27223,"date":"2024-04-16T22:50:48","date_gmt":"2024-04-16T22:50:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/certn.co\/resources\/%resource_type%\/how-to-create-a-background-screening-policy\/"},"modified":"2024-10-19T22:28:45","modified_gmt":"2024-10-19T22:28:45","slug":"how-to-create-a-background-screening-policy","status":"publish","type":"resource","link":"https:\/\/certn.co\/us\/resources\/guides\/how-to-create-a-background-screening-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide: How to Create a Background Screening Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"two-tile-half-half colour-theme-white list-basic default-padding small-padding-top\" >\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"content-wrapper-inner\">\n            \n<div class=\"one-tile\" >\n    <div class=\"one-tile__content\">\n        \n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Guide: How to Create a Background Screening Policy<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a lot to consider when you\u2019re creating a background screening policy to guide hiring at your workplace. We get it, so we\u2019ve got you! We\u2019ve compiled six best practices to help get you started.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Certn\u2019s VP of Operations weighs in on what questions to ask and what things to consider to get you started. Download the guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"212\" data-src=\"https:\/\/certn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/How-to-Create-a-Background-Screening-Policy-300x212.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24812 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/certn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/How-to-Create-a-Background-Screening-Policy-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/certn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/How-to-Create-a-Background-Screening-Policy-1024x724.png 1024w, https:\/\/certn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/How-to-Create-a-Background-Screening-Policy-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/certn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/How-to-Create-a-Background-Screening-Policy-1536x1085.png 1536w, https:\/\/certn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/How-to-Create-a-Background-Screening-Policy-2048x1447.png 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/212;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"one-tile\" >\n    <div class=\"one-tile__content\">\n        \n<div class=\"gated-content-form\">\n    <h5>Fill out the form to download the guide:<\/h5>\n    <script charset=\"utf-8\" type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/js.hsforms.net\/forms\/embed\/v2.js\"><\/script>\n    <script>\n        hbspt.forms.create({\n            region: \"na1\",\n            portalId: \"2697060\",\n            formId: \"20aafcb4-af4b-4819-a780-6a97fc12abb8\",\n            submitText: \"Download now\",\n            inlineMessage: \"Thank you! <a href=https:\/\/2697060.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net\/hubfs\/2697060\/02.%20Marketing\/01.%20Gated%20Content\/2024%20Certn%20-%20How%20to%20Create%20a%20Background%20Screening%20Policy.pdf target=_blank>Please click here to download the guide.<\/a>\",\n            onFormSubmit: function($form) {\n                            },\n        });\n    <\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"container colour-theme-light-green text-center width-medium default-padding no-padding-bottom\" >\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"content-wrapper-inner\">\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s included<\/h2>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"image-text-blocks has-2-columns default-padding small-padding-top colour-theme-light-green items-alignment--left show-individual-columns image-shape--small-icon list-basic keep-margins-for-top-image image-text-blocks-plain-text-button-styles hide-stacked-on-mobile\" >\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"content-wrapper-inner\">\n            <div class=\"image-text-blocks__stacked\">\n                \n<div class=\"image-text-block\">\n    <div class=\"image-text-block__content\">\n        \n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"186\" height=\"187\" data-src=\"https:\/\/certn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/How-Background-Checks-Can-Help.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24877 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/certn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/How-Background-Checks-Can-Help.png 186w, https:\/\/certn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/How-Background-Checks-Can-Help-150x150.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 186px) 100vw, 186px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 186px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 186\/187;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Background Checks Can Help<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In North America, over 90% of employers run background checks. Background checks are used to verify applicant information like credit, employment, and criminal history.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"image-text-block\">\n    <div class=\"image-text-block__content\">\n        \n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"159\" height=\"159\" data-src=\"https:\/\/certn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/6-Steps-for-creating-a-background-check-policy-.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24865 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/certn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/6-Steps-for-creating-a-background-check-policy-.png 159w, https:\/\/certn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/6-Steps-for-creating-a-background-check-policy--150x150.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 159px) 100vw, 159px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 159px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 159\/159;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6 Steps for Creating a Screening Policy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When starting a background screening policy, there are 6 best practices to consider. Hint: it\u2019s not just which checks you\u2019ll run!<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"image-text-blocks default-padding small-padding-top colour-theme-light-green items-alignment--left show-individual-columns image-shape--small-icon list-basic keep-margins-for-top-image image-text-blocks-plain-text-button-styles hide-slider-on-desktop\" >\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"content-wrapper-inner\">\n            <div class=\"image-text-blocks__slider\">\n                \n<div class=\"image-text-block\">\n    <div class=\"image-text-block__content\">\n        \n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"186\" height=\"187\" data-src=\"https:\/\/certn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/How-Background-Checks-Can-Help.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24877 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/certn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/How-Background-Checks-Can-Help.png 186w, https:\/\/certn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/How-Background-Checks-Can-Help-150x150.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 186px) 100vw, 186px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 186px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 186\/187;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Background Checks Can Help<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In North America, over 90% of employers run background checks. Background checks are used to verify applicant information like credit, employment, and criminal history.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"image-text-block\">\n    <div class=\"image-text-block__content\">\n        \n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"159\" height=\"159\" data-src=\"https:\/\/certn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/6-Steps-for-creating-a-background-check-policy-.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24865 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/certn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/6-Steps-for-creating-a-background-check-policy-.png 159w, https:\/\/certn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/6-Steps-for-creating-a-background-check-policy--150x150.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 159px) 100vw, 159px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 159px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 159\/159;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6 Steps for Creating a Screening Policy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When starting a background screening policy, there are 6 best practices to consider. Hint: it\u2019s not just which checks you\u2019ll run!<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n    (function($) {\n        $(document).ready(function() {\n            $('.image-text-blocks__slider').slick({\n                slidesToScroll: 1,\n                infinite: true,\n                dots: true,\n                arrows: false,\n                slidesToShow: 4,\n                responsive: [\n                    {\n                        breakpoint: 1100,\n                        settings: {\n                            slidesToShow: 3,\n                        }\n                    },\n                    {\n                        breakpoint: 900,\n                        settings: {\n                            slidesToShow: 2,\n                        }\n                    },\n                    {\n                        breakpoint: 700,\n                        settings: {\n                            slidesToShow: 1,\n                        }\n                    }\n                ],\n                \/\/ prevArrow: '<button class=\"slick-prev slick-arrow\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"slick-prev-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M9 5L16 12L9 19\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"slick-sr-only\">Previous<\/span><\/button>',\n                \/\/ nextArrow: '<button class=\"slick-next slick-arrow\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"slick-next-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M9 5L16 12L9 19\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"slick-sr-only\">Next<\/span><\/button>'\n            });\n        });\n    })(jQuery);\n<\/script>\n\n\n<section class=\"two-tile default-padding colour-theme-white default-padding image-right list-basic\" >\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"content-wrapper-inner\">\n            <div class=\"two-tile__column two-tile__content\">\n                <div class=\"two-tile__content-inner\">\n                    \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Certn<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t have to settle for how it\u2019s always been done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Certn is revolutionizing retail background screening with the easiest-to-use platform, 24\/7 support, and fast and compliant results from global sources.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trusted by 20,000 clients, including some of the world\u2019s biggest brands, Certn runs over two million checks a year and delivers faster and easier experiences for everyone. Certn\u2019s experts are here to help you with everything from staffing new stores to seasonal hiring fairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/certn.co\/us\/about-certn\/\">Learn more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"two-tile__column two-tile__image image-contain\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1142\" height=\"1316\" data-src=\"https:\/\/certn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Leadership-Join-the-Team.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/certn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Leadership-Join-the-Team.jpg 1142w, https:\/\/certn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Leadership-Join-the-Team-260x300.jpg 260w, https:\/\/certn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Leadership-Join-the-Team-889x1024.jpg 889w, https:\/\/certn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Leadership-Join-the-Team-768x885.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1142px) 100vw, 1142px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1142px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1142\/1316;\">            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":24958,"template":"","resource_type":[270],"class_list":["post-27223","resource","type-resource","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","resource_type-guides"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/certn.co\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/resource\/27223","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/certn.co\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/resource"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/certn.co\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/resource"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/certn.co\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/resource\/27223\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":27890,"href":"https:\/\/certn.co\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/resource\/27223\/revisions\/27890"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certn.co\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/24958"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/certn.co\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27223"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"resource_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certn.co\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/resource_type?post=27223"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}