Employers rely on criminal background checks to support safe workplaces, protect their organizations, and make informed hiring decisions. Many people assume criminal searches come from a single source. In reality, background screening uses several types of searches that work together ... Read More
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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
February 25, 2026Ashley McManus
When you run a background check, you might assume all criminal records are just a few clicks away online. The reality is more complicated. Many U.S. courts don't maintain searchable online databases, which means accessing certain criminal records requires a ... Read More
February 5, 2026Ashley McManus



