You've probably heard vendors promise "instant background checks." Maybe you've even wondered why your own screening process takes longer than advertised.
Truly instant background checks don't exist in regulated enterprise hiring. Not because of technology limitations, but because of how courts ... Read More
Category: Background Screening
Ever wonder what happens after you submit a candidate's information for a criminal background check? The process is more nuanced than most employers realize, and understanding it can help you make better hiring decisions while staying compliant.
Here's what actually happens ... Read More
January 28, 2026Ashley McManus
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. ... Read More
January 27, 2026Ashley McManus
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 ... Read More
January 6, 2026Ashley McManus
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 ... Read More
December 15, 2025Ashley McManus
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 ... Read More
December 11, 2025Ashley McManus
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, ... Read More
December 10, 2025Ashley McManus
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, ... Read More
December 9, 2025Ashley McManus
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, ... Read More
December 8, 2025Ashley McManus
Strong compliance processes are essential in healthcare staffing, where even a small oversight can affect patient care and partner trust. For Mandy Sudbeck, Director of Compliance at Atlas MedStaff, choosing the right background screening partner is critical to keeping clinicians ... Read More
December 2, 2025Ashley McManus










