Universal Background Screening Acquires OPENonline: Universal Background Screening (“Universal”), headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Ohio-based OPENonline, a leading provider of employment background checks and investigative services. The combined company, which will operate under the Universal brand, will leverage deep industry expertise and award-winning scaled operations centers and advance Universal’s position as the nation’s leader in background screening. “We are excited to have OPENonline join Universal. The synergy was compelling: both companies are members of the select 6% of background screening providers that are accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA), and both companies ... Read More

Universal Background Screening named #1 Enterprise Background Screening Firm in HRO Today Customer Satisfaction RatingsHRO Today magazine has announced that Universal Background Screening was awarded the #1 Enterprise Background Screening Firm in the magazine’s 2019 Customer Satisfaction Ratings. This year marks the 10 year in a row Universal Background Screening has been recognized as a leader in HRO Today’s annual Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Rankings for Pre-Employment Screening. HRO Today garners feedback from the clients of the rated Employment Screening service providers through an annual online survey. By far the largest and most prestigious survey in pre-employment screening services, ... Read More

Universal Background Screening Named Pre-Employment Screening Enterprise Leader by HRO Today MagazineIn the largest and most prestigious study of employment background screening services in the Human Resource Trade Media, Universal Background Screening was named a Pre-Employment Screening Enterprise Leader for overall customer satisfaction. This marks the 9th consecutive year that Universal has been recognized in the annual Baker’s Dozen report. HRO Today magazine, the publisher of the Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Survey, recently released the results based on a comprehensive survey completed by over 1100 human resources professionals about their experience with 67 of the leading background check providers. ... Read More

Workforce Magazine “Hot List” Recognizes Universal Background Screening for 9th Consecutive YearPhoenix, AZ, July 23, 2018 – Universal Background Screening has been recognized by Workforce Magazine among its “Hot List” of Background Check Providers, marking the ninth consecutive year that the publication has included Universal in their annual list. Workforce Magazine covers the intersection of people management and business strategy, helping HR professionals approach their jobs from a more strategic, big-picture, business-results perspective. The publication’s Hot Lists feature top providers of products and services for the human resources industry. Universal Background Screening offers businesses certainty in the employment process through ... Read More

Universal Background Screening Named #1 Background Screening Provider by HRO Today Magazine.In the largest pre-employment background screening study in the Human Resource Trade Media, Universal Background Screening was named the #1 Provider for Quality of Service. HRO Today magazine, the publisher of the annual Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Survey, recently released the results based on surveys completed by over 850 employer representatives about their experience with background check providers. Among the rankings, which include breadth of service, size of deal and quality of service, Universal was named as the #1 Provider for Quality of Service and the second-highest ... Read More

Universal Background Screening Named #1 Background Screening Provider by HRO Today Magazine. In the largest pre-employment background screening study in the Human Resource Trade Media, called the HRO Today Bakers Dozen Customer Satisfaction Survey, Universal Background Screening was named as the #1 Overall Background Screening Provider. Each year, HRO Today Magazine invites thousands of Employers to participate in the independent study, which is focused on three specific areas: breadth of service, size of deal and quality of service. Those Employers, who are verified corporate users of background screening services, responded to a 30 question survey based on their experience with Screening ... Read More

Universal Rated Top Background Check Provider in National Employer Satisfaction Survey for 6th Consecutive Year. In its recent annual employer survey, HRO Today magazine, a leading publication for human resource decision makers, recognized Universal Background Screening as a top provider of background screening services in the United States. This recognition marks the 6th year in a row that Universal has been named to HRO Today’s Bakers Dozen rankings. As the largest employment background screening customer satisfaction study in the trade media, the HRO Today’s Baker’s Dozen rankings evaluated 42 Screening firms basing the results solely on feedback from over 700 employers ... Read More

Universal Background Screening named to Workforce Magazine’s “Hot List” of Background Check Providers for 5th Consecutive Year. Universal Background Screening, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has been named to Workforce Magazine’s 2014 “Hot List” of background screening providers. This marks the fifth consecutive year in a row that Universal has been recognized by the prominent human resources and talent management publication. Workforce Magazine covers the intersection of people management and business strategy, focused on senior-level human resources executives in the 2,500 largest employers in America. The publication’s editorial focus is to help these talent management decision makers ... Read More

Universal Background Screening Rated Top Screening Provider in National Employer Satisfaction Survey. HRO Today magazine, a leading publication for human resource decision makers, has recognized Universal Background Screening as a top provider of background screening services in the United States in its annual employer survey. The recently issued report marks the 4th consecutive year that Universal has been recognized for its consistently superior services. The magazine’s Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings of Employee Screening Providers is based on data obtained through surveys about employer experiences with screening providers. The scoring model includes such metrics as quality of service, breadth of service ... Read More

Universal Background Screening named to the 2013 “Hot List” of Background Check Providers. The annual list published by Workforce Magazine marks the fourth consecutive year recognizing Universal among the top screening providers in the United States Universal Background Screening, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has been named to Workforce Magazine’s 2013 “Hot List” of background screening providers. Universal has previously been named to this list each year for the past three years. Workforce Magazine covers the intersection of people management and business strategy, focused on senior-level human resources executives in the 2,500 largest employers in ... Read More

TargetRecruit.net Announces Background Check Integration with Universal Background Screening. TargetRecruit.net, a leading provider of CRM based Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for the staffing and recruiting industry has announced that it has partnered with Universal Background Screening for an integrated background screening solution. The integration will simplify the background screening process for recruiting and staffing firms that place a high priority on staffing quality candidates. The integration also represents a major integration for the healthcare staffing industry, where credentialing, verification and criminal background checks make up a significant part of the recruiting and hiring process. The integration ... Read More

Universal Background Screening Achieves Industry Accreditation. Universal Background Screening announced that the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS®) has recently accredited the company to be in compliance with the Background Screening Agency Accreditation Program. The association’s Background Screening Credentialing Council awarded the accreditation to Universal on August 9, 2012. Each year, employers in the United States request millions of background checks to assist with critical hiring decisions. These reports, which are categorized as consumer reports, are regulated at both the federal and state level. Universal is among a select few screening firms ... Read More

Universal Background Screening, Inc. named to Workforce Management Magazine's 2012 "Hot List." Universal Background Screening, Inc was recently named to Workforce Management Magazine’s 2012 “Hot List” of Background Screening Companies. Universal has been named to this list each year for the past three years. Universal Background Screening, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has been named to Workforce Management Magazine’s 2012 “Hot List” of background screening providers. Universal has been named to this list each year for the past three years. “We are honored that Workforce Management included us on this list of top background screening providers, ... Read More

Universal Background Screening Rated #1 Screening Provider in National Employer Satisfaction Survey. HRO Today magazine, the leading publication for human resource decision makers, has recognized Universal Background Screening as the Number One provider of background screening services in the United States in its annual employer survey. The magazine’s Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings of Employee Screening Providers is based on customer survey data that is collected and published by HRO Today magazine. The scoring model includes such metrics as quality of service, breadth of service and size of customers. Universal was named the overall top ... Read More

Universal Background Screening Announces Taleo Enterprise Passport Certification. Integrated Solution Provides On-Demand Background Checks for both Taleo Enterprise and Business Edition Customers Universal Background Screening, an award-winning national provider of background screening services, is now certified by Taleo to provide integrated background checks through the Taleo Enterprise platform. Universal’s pre-integrated capabilities enable Taleo customers to seamlessly submit background check requests, obtain paperless candidate authorization and disclosure forms, and view completed background check results. The Enterprise Edition integration builds upon Universal’s integration with Taleo Business Edition and membership in the Taleo Solution Exchange, while utilizing Universal’s HR-XML Consortium-certified integration ... Read More

Workforce Management Names Universal Background Screening to its "Hot List" of Background Check Providers. Workforce Management magazine recently named Universal Background Screening to its 2011 “Hot List” of Background and Screening Providers. This is the second year in a row that the award-winning human resources publication has featured Universal in its national ranking program. “Our mission is to deliver high quality background checks through innovative, easy-to-use technology, while providing a high level of personal customer service that consistently exceeds our clients’ expectations,” said Ryan Krostue, CEO of Universal Background Screening. “To be recognized for the second year ... Read More

Universal Background Screening Receives National Recognition as Top Provider Based on Customer Satisfaction. Universal Background Screening has been recognized in the November issue of HRO Today magazine as one of the top three providers of background screening services in the United States. Universal’s score in the HRO Today customer satisfaction survey comes nine months after the company was recognized by Workforce Management magazine in that publication’s “Hot List” of employment related screening providers. The Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings of Top Screening and Assessment Providers are based on customer survey data that is collected and published ... Read More

Universal Background Screening Partners with VerifyToday™, An Automated Solution for Managing Employment and Income Verifications. Automated Verification of Employment and Income With the focus on employment, unemployment, and the employee life cycle at all-time highs, the noise is unbelievable. Everyone has been feeling the strain over the past couple of years. Your HR department is no exception. The calls, emails, paperwork, and organization needed to understand and manage all the complexities and compliance rules can be overwhelming. That’s where VerifyToday comes in The VerifyToday platform works seamlessly with your payroll data to provide instant access to wage & employment ... Read More

Universal Background Screening Announces Integration with Taleo Business Edition. Universal Background Screening, Inc., a leading provider of employment background checks, drug testing, physical exams, and compliance management solutions, today announced that it successfully deployed several integrations with Taleo Business Edition. The Universal-Taleo Business Edition integration and strategic alliance, established last year, brought together Taleo’s leading on demand talent management solution for small to medium sized businesses with Universal’s comprehensive background screening solutions supported by industry-leading customer service. The pre-integrated solution enables mutual clients to access Universal’s full suite of employment background checks including criminal record checks, employment ... Read More

Universal Background Screening to Exhibit at the SHRM 2010 Annual Conference and Exposition. Universal Background Screening, a leading provider of employment background screening, drug testing, physical exams, and compliance management solutions, today announced that it will exhibit at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Annual Conference and Exposition to be held in San Diego, CA on June 27th through 30th. SHRM is the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management. Representing more than 250,000 members in over 140 countries, the Society serves the needs of HR professionals and advances the interests of the HR profession. The SHRM Exposition ... Read More

Universal Background Screening Announces Results of Client Satisfaction Survey, Including 99.8% Client Satisfaction with the Company’s Customer Service. Universal Background Screening, Inc., a leading provider of employment background screening, drug testing, physical exams, and compliance management solutions, today announced the results of its annual Client Satisfaction Survey. Universal takes pride in its commitment to delivering a high level of customer service, a unique approach to dedicated account management and industry-leading turnaround time. According to the survey: Universal scored a 99.8% client satisfaction rating for its level of customer service. 92.8% of clients answered that they are ... Read More

Universal Background Screening Recognized by Workforce Management in "Hot List" of Employment Related Screening Providers. Universal Background Screening, Inc., a leading provider of employment background screening, drug testing and physical exam services, today announced that Workforce Management magazine named the company to its 2010 “Hot List” of employment related background screening providers. The magazine annually ranks the top providers in the background screening industry, which includes over 1,000 local, regional and national providers according to the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS). “We are thrilled to be recognized by Workforce Management magazine as a stand-out company ... Read More

Universal Background Screening Expands with Opening of Los Angeles Office. Universal Background Screening, Inc., a leading provider of employment background screening, drug testing and physical exam services, today announced that the Company opened a satellite office in the Los Angeles, California area and added staff to all areas of the company. To continue to meet the needs of its clients, Universal Background Screening opened an office in Woodland Hills, a suburb of Los Angeles. Universal is poised for strong growth and its new office space, along with the Company’s new headquarters and Operations Center in Phoenix, accommodate the hiring of additional ... Read More

Universal Background Screening Selected as Exclusive Background Screening Provider of the Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association. Universal Background Screening, a leading provider of employment background screening services, today announced that it has it has renewed its exclusive relationship with the Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (AzHHA), Arizona’s largest healthcare association. Under the agreement with the AzHHA Service Corporation, Universal will continue to be the Preferred Vendor for background screening services to the Association’s members. For more than thirty years, Universal Background Screening has focused on providing the healthcare industry with comprehensive, Joint Commission compliant background screening solutions. ... Read More

Universal Background Screening, Inc. Adds to Its Management Team and Moves its Phoenix Corporate Headquarters. Universal Background Screening, Inc., a leading provider of employment background screening services, today announced that the Company added a Vice President of Sales and a Vice President of Marketing to its Senior Management Team. Universal also announced that it has completed its planned move of its Corporate Headquarters in Phoenix. Universal recently hired David Nadell as its Vice President of Marketing and Alan Lasky as its Vice President of Sales. Alan and David have both been in the background screening industry ... Read More

Universal Background Screening Announces Partnership with LawLogix to Offer I-9/E-Verify Solutions for Employers. Universal Background Screening, a leading national provider of background screening, drug testing and related services, announced today a strategic partnership with LawLogix, the industry leader in electronic I-9 and E-Verify compliance management technology. The two companies have worked together for over a year, and now with dozens of mutual customers, took this step to work more closely to offer a comprehensive background screening and I-9 solution to Universal’s customers. With this partnership, Universal clients will have greater access to LawLogix’s customized I-9 solution, ... Read More

Universal Background Screening Obtains Technical Certification from the HR-XML Consortium. Universal Background Screening announced today that the company’s Universal Web Services.NET™ platform has been certified by the HR-XML Consortium’s HRcertify program. The HR-XML Consortium develops and publishes data exchange standards that allow organizations to reduce the time and expense required to implement an integrated HR solution. These standards provide a common language for companies to exchange data without having to establish, engineer, and implement many separate interchange mechanisms and data formats. “We congratulate Universal Background Screening for achieving HR-XML Consortium certification,” said Romuald Restout, HR-XML Consortium President. “Compliance ... Read More

Universal Background Screening Announces Comprehensive International Screening Services. Universal Background Screening, Inc. today announced the availability of a comprehensive selection of screening services from international sources. Available searches include criminal records checks, driving records, Canadian Social Insurance Number validation, Equifax® Canada credit reports, and verification of employment history, education, professional licenses, certifications and references. “As the need for workers with specialized skills expands during a time of low unemployment in many industries and geographic areas, our clients are looking for applicants outside of the United States,” said Ryan Krostue, CEO of Universal Background Screening. “The availability of comprehensive ... Read More

Universal Background Screening Announces Management Team Promotions. Universal Background Screening, Inc. today announced the promotion of Ryan Krostue to Chief Executive Officer, Nancy Hyttel to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Alaine Edwards to Vice President of Operations. Kevin Olson, who headed the company as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for the past four years, announced the promotions to employees last week. Under Olson’s tenure as CEO, revenue grew at a three year compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 40%. Universal’s growth rate exceeds that of the country’s largest background screening companies, according to KPMG ... Read More