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
Category: HR Compliance
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
November 19, 2025Ashley McManus
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
November 17, 2025Ashley McManus
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
November 12, 2025Ashley McManus
Healthcare hiring has become a compliance minefield. Between Joint Commission standards, state licensing boards, CMS Conditions of Participation, and FCRA requirements, healthcare HR teams are managing more regulatory touchpoints than ever before.
The traditional approach? Cobble together multiple vendors. One handles ... Read More
November 5, 2025Ashley McManus
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) offers employers significant savings, up to $9,600 per eligible hire. Many companies understand the value of this federal tax incentive. Where they run into trouble is managing the timing requirements that determine whether credits ... Read More
October 30, 2025Ashley McManus
Universal Background Screening (UBS) has partnered with WorkBright, a leading employment compliance platform, to deliver an enhanced I-9 verification solution that helps organizations onboard faster while maintaining full compliance.
Addressing Real I-9 Challenges
For companies hiring at scale, especially in regulated industries, ... Read More
October 23, 2025Ashley McManus
Every dollar counts when you're running a business. Yet many employers are unknowingly leaving substantial federal tax credits on the table that could significantly impact their bottom line while supporting meaningful workforce diversity initiatives.
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) represents ... Read More
October 14, 2025Ashley McManus







