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FCRA Requirements for Employers

Recruiting top talent while ensuring a secure and compliant workforce starts with understanding the FCRA. For employers, the connection between background checks and the FCRA requirements is undeniable.

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Attract the Right Employees in 2022 With Certn and BreezyHR

Hiring the right employee for your company can be a daunting task. It’s essential to find someone who is the right addition to your company culture and has the skills you need to help your business grow.

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OneID Identity Verification Provides the Best Candidate Experience

Here’s how Certn’s OneID identity verification helps employers screen and onboard candidates more quickly and eaisly.

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Enhance Your Security Controls with Certn and Tugboat Logic Integration

Tugboat Logic integrates with Certn to automatically collect the evidence you need to demonstrate that your company is conducting background and reference checks.

Fountain: Certn’s Newest Applicant Tracking System Partner
Fountain: Certn’s Newest Applicant Tracking System Partner

We are thrilled to announce we’ve teamed up with Fountain to collectively strengthen our candidate-first experience in the hiring and background screening process.

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How Background Checks Help Achieve SOC 2 Compliance

Think SOC 2 is a boring compliance topic? Think again. If you’re a SaaS startup, this designation gives you a competitive edge. Background checks are a key enabler of SOC compliance.

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Canada’s Top Growing Companies: Certn’s Outstanding Growth

Certn ranks 22 on The Globe and Mail’s third-annual ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies and we couldn’t be more excited! 

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7 Reasons to Switch Background Check Companies

The hiring process has evolved over the years as companies move from hiring locally to screening candidates virtually across the world. Small and medium-sized businesses today have access to a much wider talent pool to help find excellent employees.

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Minimize Gig Work Risks with Background Screening

While the gig economy offers benefits, it’s important for employers to understand and mitigate potential risks with background screening.

Why Reducing Hiring Bias is Good for Business
Why Reducing Hiring Bias is Good for Business

It’s time to reduce bias in your hiring process. Hiring is a key activity within any organization, but it can be riddled with unintentional bias that prevents you from finding the best candidate for the job.

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Top 3 Myths about Background Checks

Background checks may seem daunting, but the process doesn’t have to be so complicated. We tackle three common myths.

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How to Improve the Candidate Experience During the Hiring Process

With this shift to virtual interviews, finding ways to prioritize the candidate experience during the hiring process is even more essential now.