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 the Universal brand, will leverage deep industry expertise and award-winning scaled operations centers and advance Universal’s position as the nation’s leader in background screening. “We are excited to have OPENonline join Universal. The synergy was compelling: both companies are members of the select 6% of background screening providers that are accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA), and both companies ... 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 year marks the 10 year in a row Universal Background Screening has been recognized as a leader in HRO Today’s annual Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Rankings for Pre-Employment Screening. HRO Today garners feedback from the clients of the rated Employment Screening service providers through an annual online survey. By far the largest and most prestigious survey in pre-employment screening services, ... Read More

Universal Background Screening Named Pre-Employment Screening Enterprise Leader by HRO Today MagazineIn the largest and most prestigious study of employment background screening services in the Human Resource Trade Media, Universal Background Screening was named a Pre-Employment Screening Enterprise Leader for overall customer satisfaction. This marks the 9th consecutive year that Universal has been recognized in the annual Baker’s Dozen report. HRO Today magazine, the publisher of the Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Survey, recently released the results based on a comprehensive survey completed by over 1100 human resources professionals about their experience with 67 of the leading background check providers. ... Read More

Workforce Magazine “Hot List” Recognizes Universal Background Screening for 9th Consecutive YearPhoenix, AZ, July 23, 2018 – Universal Background Screening has been recognized by Workforce Magazine among its “Hot List” of Background Check Providers, marking the ninth consecutive year that the publication has included Universal in their annual list. Workforce Magazine covers the intersection of people management and business strategy, helping HR professionals approach their jobs from a more strategic, big-picture, business-results perspective. The publication’s Hot Lists feature top providers of products and services for the human resources industry. Universal Background Screening offers businesses certainty in the employment process through ... Read More

Universal Background Screening Named #1 Background Screening Provider by HRO Today Magazine.In the largest pre-employment background screening study in the Human Resource Trade Media, Universal Background Screening was named the #1 Provider for Quality of Service. HRO Today magazine, the publisher of the annual Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Survey, recently released the results based on surveys completed by over 850 employer representatives about their experience with background check providers. Among the rankings, which include breadth of service, size of deal and quality of service, Universal was named as the #1 Provider for Quality of Service and the second-highest ... Read More