Sometimes, meaningful change emerges from tragedy. On August 4, 2025, Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo signed Senate Bill 114 (SB 114), also known as Miya’s Law. The legislation was inspired by a devastating incident in Florida, marking a step forward in tenant safety for residential housing. Below is a look at what the law requires, who it applies to, and the broader implications for HR and risk awareness, regardless of where your organization operates.| Industry News
Here's why background checks are essential and why you shouldn't skip them according to Certn's Director of Talent Acquisition!| Certn
At Verified Credentials, we’re all about helping HR professionals thrive. One of the ways we do that is by showing up at HR industry events. These gatherings are a great opportunity for us to really listen. Whether it’s new ideas, feedback, or the challenges people are facing, we seek out information so we can better support the HR community. Neal Josten, one of our Senior Account Executives and a true expert in the field, has been to countless events on our behalf. He spends time chatt...| Background Screening Blog
Discover top background screening trends for staffing firms to ensure quality hires, streamline processes. Learn best practices for effective screening.| blog.verifiedcredentials.com
Ongoing rescreening is the new HR essential. Learn why a single background check won’t cut it—and how to protect your people, data, and reputation.| Certn
Verified Credentials, a trusted provider of background screening and compliance solutions, has been named a Preferred Partner by ProjectConcert, a cloud-based platform used by higher education institutions to manage experiential learning, track faculty activities, and collect both course-level and program-level data. Designed for healthcare and education programs, they support competency-based education, streamlines data collection, and align with state, regional, and regional, and national...| Background Screening Blog
Minnesota's new data privacy law impacts businesses handling consumer data. Learn how the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act affects businesses here.| news.verifiedcredentials.com
Outside of federal guidelines, some states and jurisdictions have their own unique regulations for adverse action. Creating a more consistent process becomes much easier with the right technology in place built for adverse action.| blog.verifiedcredentials.com
Seamless background check integrations are possible with JazzHR, Lever, and Jobvite ATS. Learn about streamlining hiring with a faster screening processes.| blog.verifiedcredentials.com
Montana updated its Consumer Data Privacy Act, tightening regulations and applicability thresholds and expanding protections for minors and sensitive data.| news.verifiedcredentials.com
For a second time this year, the state of Washington has enacted efforts to create a fair hiring landscape for Washingtonians. We previously covered Spokane, Washington’s “Ban the Address” Ordinance, aimed at protecting applicants from housing status and history-based discrimination. Now, legislators are targeting the weight an applicant’s criminal history carries in the employer’s hiring decisions.| Industry News
It’s no secret that some jobs and careers are more physically demanding than others. Ensuring employees are able to safely and effectively carry out duties that require a certain level of physical aptitude is critical for maintaining asafe and productive work environment, all while promoting the well-being of your employees.That’s where Occupational Health Screening comes in: essentially, it consists of employment health screenings and physical exams to confirm a candidate’s fitness to ...| Background Screening Blog
Why is human intervention necessary in background screening? The short answer is simple, automation can't do everything. Learn what a verifications team does and why it matters.| blog.verifiedcredentials.com
This year, SHRM National took place in San Diego, and we were fortunate enough to be right there, soaking in the sun and the latest in HR. Our team enjoys attending events for HR professionals like SHRM so we can catch up with current clients, continue our never-ending hunt for ways to improve user experience, and provide new and meaningful resources for our clients. It was great to learn more about what is expected from HR in 2025and how we can evolve to keep up with their needs.| Background Screening Blog
We are excited to announce that, in conjunction with One Source – a Verified Credentials Company,we have partnered with Symphony Workforce Foundation’s Find the Why! (FTW!) career platform to provide background screening and personal data education to Nebraska students. Our shared objective is to enhance transparency, accountability, and education within the student-employer pipeline. With many team members who call Nebraska home, we are eager to help land Nebraska as a frontrunner in you...| Background Screening Blog
Why one background check isn’t enough anymore. From insider threats to AI deepfakes, today’s workplace risks demand rescreening as a modern HR must. The post Rescreening: A Smart Compliance Move for Modern HR appeared first on Certn.| Certn
At Verified Credentials, we know that creating safer school environments requires more than emergency response—it starts with prevention. That’s why we’ve partnered with CrisisGo, a leader in real-time safety and communication technology, to provide schools with a dual-layered safety strategy that helps them screen, respond, and protect with confidence. Together, we’re helping K–12 institutions build comprehensive safety ecosystems that connect trusted background screening with in...| Background Screening Blog
We break down what’s actually working in 2025, what’s holding teams back, and what hospitality HR leaders need to do now to stay competitive. Packed with real stats, practical takeaways, and bold hotel hiring insights. The post 2025 Hotel Hiring: What’s Working, What’s Not, What’s Next appeared first on Certn.| Certn
Cut hiring delays and compliance risk. Discover the top questions about background checks TA leaders should ask in 2025—and how to get better results, faster.| Certn
Verified Credentials can integrate background checks seamlessly with Criterion HCM for scalable hiring solutions tailored to mid-sized businesses.| blog.verifiedcredentials.com
Update your background screening program with tech built for you, industry-specific checks, and advanced tools to enhance efficiency and compliance.| blog.verifiedcredentials.com
Abuse Registry Searches help protect your organization's reputation and the people you serve by vetting employees who work with vulnerable populations.| blog.verifiedcredentials.com
A New Era of Enhanced Safety and Accountability Effective January 1st, 2024, Washington’s in-home care landscape will undergo a transformative shift towards enhanced safety and accountability. The implementation of stringent federal risk-based screening for all caregivers serving Medicaid clients signifies a proactive approach to safeguarding vulnerable individuals, fostering trust, and propelling the industry towards a […]| Streamline Verify
Tips on simplifying the adverse action process in employment screening and staying compliant with FCRA guidelines.| blog.verifiedcredentials.com
Why screen volunteers? How volunteer screening can protect your organization and its mission to make the world a little better, one volunteer at a time.| blog.verifiedcredentials.com
Discover the 2025 Right to Work changes impacting UK gig and zero-hours workers. Learn what employers must do to stay compliant and avoid penalties.| Certn
EMPLOYERS…SAVE MONEY on your Background Screening needs. Once you have found a candidate that you are interested in, have gone through the interview process and issued the Contingency Letter, it’s time for the Background Screening. Wouldn’t it be nice to know that your candidate has provided a valid SSN prior to spending the money… The post EMPLOYERS…SAVE MONEY on your Background Screening needs. appeared first on NationSearch.| NationSearch
If you’re an employer, you’ve likely considered conducting background checks on potential or current employees. After all, screening applicants is one of the best ways to ensure that you’re hiring the most qualified and trustworthy candidates. But what exactly is involved in a background check? And what are the best practices for conducting one? At… The post Background Screenings: Frequently Asked Questions appeared first on NationSearch.| NationSearch