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The Business Case for Better Background Screening

In this whitepaper, we will explore why background screening matters and delve into the benefits it offers. We will also discuss key considerations when conducting background checks and highlight the importance of modern technology in streamlining the process.

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Background screening firm First Advantage to buy rival Sterling in $2.2 billion deal

Background screening services provider First Advantage will buy rival Sterling Check in a $2.2 billion cash-and-stock deal, the companies said on Thursday, seeking to navigate slowing demand due to the turbulent global economy.

The deal is expected to deliver cost-savings of at least $50 million and would create a screening services firm with an annual revenue […]


Why It is a Bad Idea to Lie on your CV

A recent CV-Library survey revealed that 92.5 percent of United Kingdom adults have gotten away with lying on their CV and of the 1,000 workers polled, a third said they would be willing to lie about the dates of their previous employment. The most common reasons for this include looking more experienced, appearing more qualified […]


PreemploymentDirectory.com, the world’s leading background screening information portal for HR professionals, has released its fifth edition of, ‘In Search of Excellence in Background Screening: Best Practices Insights from Accredited Background Screening Firms.’

PreemploymentDirectory.com, the background screening information portal for Human Resources professionals, announced the release of their fifth edition of ‘In Search of Excellence in Background Screening: Best Practices Insights from Accredited Background Screening Firms.’ The publication features articles written by firms who have earned accreditation from the Professional Background Screeners Association (PBSA) which is the trade […]


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InfoMart’s 10-Year Study Reveals Fraud-Related Convictions on the Rise in Healthcare

Did you know that—when compared to 25 other industries—healthcare has the highest percentage of fraud-related convictions among applicants? Do you know how conviction rates have changed among healthcare candidates in the last decade?

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Healthcare Crime Categorization Report by InfoMart

InfoMart’s team of global background screening experts have tracked the employment screening practices of thousands of employers and millions of applicants over the past ten years. This report represents a decade’s worth of proprietary background check data collected on the healthcare industry.

This report analyzes a variety of trends relevant to HR professionals, including:
• the […]




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