Ask most HR leaders whether their screening program includes a criminal background check, and the answer is almost always yes. Ask whether it covers a candidate who lived in three states over the past decade, worked remotely before joining, or ... Read More
Category: HR Compliance
The Assumption Built Into Most Screening Programs
For a long time, background screening programs have been built around a fairly reasonable-sounding idea: if you have a candidate's Social Security number, you have what you need to find their history. One identifier. ... Read More
You've probably heard vendors promise "instant background checks." In our last article, we covered why that's not realistic for regulated hiring. This time, let's talk about what actually makes enterprise clients stay with a screening provider year after year.
It's not ... Read More
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
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 ... Read More
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
At Universal Background Screening, we know that hiring teams today need more than a vendor. They need a partner that continuously improves, anticipates compliance changes, and builds tools that make screening smoother for both employers and candidates. That's why our ... Read More
Hiring decisions carry significant weight. Organizations need background screening partners who maintain rigorous standards and bring genuine transparency to every engagement. At Universal Background Screening (UBS), these principles guide everything we do.
Primary Source Verification: The Accuracy Standard
Many background screening providers ... Read More
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) represents one of today's most significant, yet consistently underutilized, employer incentive programs. With credits reaching $9,600 per eligible hire, this federal initiative offers substantial cost recovery opportunities that thousands of businesses forfeit annually due to ... Read More
Background screening has become essential for building trust, staying compliant, and making smart hiring decisions. Organizations need employment background checks that go beyond verifying information. They need screening partners who help protect their reputation, maintain safe workplaces, and navigate an ... Read More
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