In a prior article, we covered the basics: how background checks work, what to expect, and typical timelines. This article picks up where that one left off.
Here, we're talking about what happens when something goes wrong. When information doesn't match. When you need to dispute an error. When identity theft ... Read More
Ashley McManus
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Jan2026
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Jan2026
The Joint Commission’s decision to eliminate more than 700 redundant accreditation standards is one of the most meaningful compliance updates healthcare organizations have seen in years.
While the headline number is attention-grabbing, the deeper implication matters more. This shift reflects a broader recalibration of how healthcare compliance should function in a ... Read More
13
Jan2026
If you've recently reviewed a criminal background screening report and noticed a candidate's date of birth was missing or redacted, you're not alone. This is becoming more common across the country, and it often raises questions for HR teams and hiring managers who want to ensure they're making informed, defensible ... Read More
12
Jan2026
The compliance landscape for workplace drug testing is shifting faster than many employers realize. Between federal cannabis rescheduling discussions, proposed DOT panel expansions, and state-by-state cannabis law changes, HR teams and safety managers are facing a critical question: is our drug testing program actually ready for what's coming?
At Universal Background ... Read More
06
Jan2026
Background checks are part of nearly every hiring process today, but that doesn't mean they're always straightforward. Whether you're a candidate wondering what's taking so long or an employer setting up screening for the first time, we get it; you have questions.
We've compiled the most common ones here, with answers ... Read More
15
Dec2025
Universal Background Screening (UBS), a national leader in compliant, high-quality background screening services, has appointed Susan Horn as Senior Vice President of Sales. Horn brings extensive experience leading high-performing sales teams across the background screening and healthcare industries, with a strong focus on service excellence and long-term client success.
“This is ... Read More
11
Dec2025
Universal Background Screening (UBS), a leader in compliant, high-quality background screening services for employers nationwide, has appointed Claire Martin as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With more than two decades of global finance leadership across high-growth SaaS, e-commerce, and technology companies in the United States and Europe, Martin brings the financial ... Read More
10
Dec2025
Universal Background Screening (UBS), a trusted provider of background screening and compliance solutions for regulated industries, has announced the appointment of Val Poltorak as President today. Poltorak brings more than twenty years of leadership experience across SaaS, FinTech, healthcare, staffing, and other compliance-focused sectors. Her background includes building high-performing teams, ... Read More
09
Dec2025
Smart Tags are one of the most valuable tools UBS offers to help clients manage hiring decisions with greater accuracy, speed, and consistency. As adoption grows, we've seen a need to better explain how Smart Tags work, how they're implemented, and how clients use them day to day.
This article provides ... Read More
08
Dec2025
Background screening isn't just about checking boxes or rushing through reports. It's about building trust through diligence, openness, and an unwavering commitment to do right by both clients and their candidates. At UBS, we take pride in setting ourselves apart, and that difference shows in our approach to verification, response, ... Read More
