The staffing industry has always run on tight margins and high expectations. But lately? The pressure's intensified. You're competing against firms that'll undercut you on price without blinking. Your clients want faster placements but stricter compliance. And candidates? They expect ... Read More
Category: News
PHOENIX, AZ — October 7, 2025
Universal Background Screening (UBS) has announced a new partnership with VerifyToday, expanding its suite of employer solutions to include the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program — a federal incentive designed to reward businesses for ... Read More
Customer success at UBS shapes every interaction, every product, and every outcome we deliver. The foundation of our approach comes from understanding what it's like to be on the customer side, managing vendors and experiencing firsthand the frustrations and needs ... Read More
The phone call came in on a Tuesday morning. A healthcare client needed to verify the credentials of three critical hires by Friday. A tight deadline that could make or break their ability to staff a new clinic opening. Five ... Read More
At Universal Background Screening (UBS), excellence in workplace drug testing services and compliance isn't the work of a single individual. It's the combined strength of an experienced, innovative, and client-focused Drug Testing and Occupational Health (DTOH) team. Together, these professionals ... Read More
Compliance isn't the fun part of hiring. Between industry best practices, federal regulations, and state-specific requirements that seem to change overnight, keeping up can feel like a full-time job on top of your actual full-time job.
We get it. At Universal ... Read More
At Universal Background Screening (UBS), we know our customers depend on us not only to deliver accurate background checks, but also to help them stay ahead in an environment where compliance, safety, and risk management grow more complex every day. ... Read More
HRO Today magazine has named Universal Background Screening the #1 Enterprise Background Screening Firm in HRO Today’s 2023 Customer Satisfaction Ratings. This year marks 14 consecutive years, Universal has been recognized as a top screening firm in HRO Today’s annual Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Rankings (client-based ... Read More
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 ... 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 ... Read More
