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Fingerprint Background Checks: 2026 Guide for Regulated Industries
7 Jan, 2026 • 18 min read
Learn how fingerprint background checks provide reliable identity verification and criminal record checks for regulated industries in 2026.
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Technology
Employee Social Media Screening: A Complete Guide for HR Professionals in 2026
6 Jan, 2026 • 21 min read
Explore the essentials of employee social media screening. Learn how to navigate privacy regulations and legal frameworks effectively in 2026.
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Technology
AI Background Checks: How Automation Is Reshaping Employment Screening in 2026
30 Dec, 2025 • 24 min read
Learn how AI background checks improve hiring practices in mid-sized companies, balancing efficiency with unbiased decision-making.
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Technology
The Future of Background Screening: Trends and Predictions for 2026
17 Dec, 2025 • 20 min read
The future of background screening involves real-time monitoring and AI technology. Find out how this impacts hiring practices.
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Fundamentals
Digital Identity Verification Hiring in the Age of Deepfakes: Guide for HR Teams
24 Nov, 2025 • 23 min read
Explore the importance of digital identity verification hiring to combat fraud and ensure authentic candidates in remote hiring processes.
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Technology
AI Background Checks: Enhancing Candidate Screening in 2025
24 Jun, 2025 • 26 min read
Explore how AI background checks transform employment verification and enhance candidate evaluation for recruiters and HR professionals.
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Continuous Monitoring for Placed Contractors
2 Jun, 2025 • 12 min read
Benefits and caveats of post-hire alerts for clients.
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Legal & Compliance
Greenhouse Background Check Basics for HR Teams
13 Feb, 2026 • 11 min read
Greenhouse has earned its place as a leading, data-driven ATS that mid-size and large teams rely on daily. But when it comes to background checks, there is often a lack of clarity about what Greenhouse handles on its own versus what falls to an outside vendor. Above all, many HR...
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Legal & Compliance
JazzHR Background Check Workflow: A Practical Guide for HR
13 Feb, 2026 • 8 min read
Choosing the right ATS is only half the battle. To put it another way, how that platform handles background checks can make or break your entire hiring workflow. This guide breaks down what you need to know about JazzHR's background check features, from timelines to provider options. Whether you're already...
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Legal & Compliance
UKG Pro Background Check Capability: Complete Compliance Guide for HR Practitioners
6 Feb, 2026 • 8 min read
UKG Pro handles millions of employee records for firms worldwide. Yet, many HR teams remain unclear about how its background screening actually works. More importantly, they need to know how to use it in full compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws. Understanding UKG Pro's background check features matters...
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Legal & Compliance
iCIMS Background Check Capability: What HR Professionals Need to Know
6 Feb, 2026 • 8 min read
You're using iCIMS for your hiring flows, and you face a key question: how does this platform handle job-related checks on people, and what legal rules come with it? This guide breaks down iCIMS's check features, walks through how the process works, and addresses the legal scene you can't afford...
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Legal & Compliance
BambooHR Background Check Features: Quick Guide for HR Professionals
31 Jan, 2026 • 6 min read
If you're using BambooHR or evaluating it for your organization, understanding how background checks work within the platform, and the complex legal requirements governing employment screening, is essential for lawful and effective hiring operations. This guide addresses common questions HR professionals have about BambooHR's background screening capabilities, turnaround times, integration...
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Legal & Compliance
Workday Background Check Integration: Quick Guide for HR Professionals
31 Jan, 2026 • 6 min read
If you're running Workday or considering it for your hiring process, understanding both its background check capabilities and your legal compliance obligations is essential. This guide explains how Workday handles background screening, what options you have, and, most importantly, the legal requirements HR teams must follow under federal and state...
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Industry Guides
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Industry Guides
10 Healthcare Applicant Tracking Systems Ranked for Background Screening
13 Feb, 2026 • 12 min read
Not every applicant tracking system can handle the compliance demands of healthcare hiring, where a weak background screening integration can expose your organization to federal penalties, patient safety risks, and audit failures. We scored 10 ATS platforms across six weighted factors built specifically for healthcare screening, including integration depth, FCRA...
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Industry Guides
Special Education School Screening Requirements: A Comprehensive 2026 Compliance Guide
13 Feb, 2026 • 21 min read
Get informed on the essential special education school screening requirements that protect vulnerable student populations effectively.
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Industry Guides
Behavioral Health Employee Screening: Compliance, Risk, and Workforce Realities in 2026
13 Feb, 2026 • 20 min read
Discover effective strategies for behavioral health employee screening in facilities to enhance safety and comply with regulations.
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Industry Guides
Nonprofit Volunteer Screening Best Practices: A 2026 Guide for Organizations
13 Feb, 2026 • 23 min read
Discover essential nonprofit volunteer screening best practices that enhance safety, reduce risk, and support inclusive recruitment.
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Industry Guides
California Port Worker Background Check Requirements: Navigating Federal Security and State Fair Chance Laws
12 Feb, 2026 • 16 min read
Explore the complexities of California port worker background checks, TWIC requirements, and Fair Chance Act compliance.
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Industry Guides
College Employee Background Checks: A Compliance Framework for Higher Education Institutions in 2026
12 Feb, 2026 • 17 min read
Discover best practices for conducting college employee background checks tailored to diverse roles within higher education.
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Fundamentals
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Fundamentals
Background Screening for Remote Employees: A 2026 Operational Guide
27 Jan, 2026 • 16 min read
Get insights on background screening remote employees, utilizing continuous monitoring and automated technologies for better hiring in 2026.
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Fundamentals
What Drugs Does a 10 Panel Test Detect? 2026 Guide for Workplace Screening
27 Jan, 2026 • 21 min read
Discover the substances included in a 10 panel test. Understand what drugs does a 10 panel test detect for effective screening in 2026.
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Fundamentals
Level 1 vs Level 2 Background Checks: A Strategic Framework for 2026 Hiring Decisions
27 Jan, 2026 • 19 min read
Learn the distinctions between level 1 vs level 2 background checks and their implications for employment and regulatory compliance in 2026.
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Fundamentals
Hybrid Workforce Background Screening: Strategic Compliance for Distributed Teams in 2026
19 Jan, 2026 • 18 min read
Understand the complexities of hybrid workforce background screening and its role in compliance and operational efficiency in 2026.
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Fundamentals
Building a Strategic Screening Framework for International Hires in 2026
14 Jan, 2026 • 15 min read
Explore effective strategies for screening for international hires, including technology-enabled background checks and risk assessment.
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Fundamentals
Drug Testing Policies for Remote Employees: A 2026 Compliance and Strategy Guide
13 Jan, 2026 • 21 min read
Learn about the evolution of drug testing policies for remote employees and the importance of 2026 compliance in distributed workforces.
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Industry Guides
10 Healthcare Applicant Tracking Systems Ranked for Background Screening
13 Feb, 2026 • 12 min read
Not every applicant tracking system can handle the compliance demands of healthcare hiring, where a weak background screening integration can expose your organization to federal penalties, patient safety risks, and audit failures. We scored 10 ATS platforms across six weighted factors built specifically for healthcare screening, including integration depth, FCRA...
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Legal & Compliance
Greenhouse Background Check Basics for HR Teams
13 Feb, 2026 • 11 min read
Greenhouse has earned its place as a leading, data-driven ATS that mid-size and large teams rely on daily. But when it comes to background checks, there is often a lack of clarity about what Greenhouse handles on its own versus what falls to an outside vendor. Above all, many HR...
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Legal & Compliance
JazzHR Background Check Workflow: A Practical Guide for HR
13 Feb, 2026 • 8 min read
Choosing the right ATS is only half the battle. To put it another way, how that platform handles background checks can make or break your entire hiring workflow. This guide breaks down what you need to know about JazzHR's background check features, from timelines to provider options. Whether you're already...
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Industry Guides
Special Education School Screening Requirements: A Comprehensive 2026 Compliance Guide
13 Feb, 2026 • 21 min read
Get informed on the essential special education school screening requirements that protect vulnerable student populations effectively.
Read More
Industry Guides
Behavioral Health Employee Screening: Compliance, Risk, and Workforce Realities in 2026
13 Feb, 2026 • 20 min read
Discover effective strategies for behavioral health employee screening in facilities to enhance safety and comply with regulations.
Read More
Industry Guides
Nonprofit Volunteer Screening Best Practices: A 2026 Guide for Organizations
13 Feb, 2026 • 23 min read
Discover essential nonprofit volunteer screening best practices that enhance safety, reduce risk, and support inclusive recruitment.
Read More
Industry Guides
California Port Worker Background Check Requirements: Navigating Federal Security and State Fair Chance Laws
12 Feb, 2026 • 16 min read
Explore the complexities of California port worker background checks, TWIC requirements, and Fair Chance Act compliance.
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Industry Guides
College Employee Background Checks: A Compliance Framework for Higher Education Institutions in 2026
12 Feb, 2026 • 17 min read
Discover best practices for conducting college employee background checks tailored to diverse roles within higher education.
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Industry Guides
Nevada Hospitality Employment Screening Requirements: 2026 Compliance and Operational Strategies
11 Feb, 2026 • 17 min read
Learn about Nevada hospitality employment screening requirements for timely and compliant hiring in hotels, casinos, and restaurants.
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Industry Guides
Long Term Care Facility Background Check: Compliance Guide for 2026
11 Feb, 2026 • 18 min read
Discover how a long term care facility background check can protect your loved ones in a caregiving environment.
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Industry Guides
Teacher Background Check Requirements by State: 2026 Compliance Guide for Education HR Professionals
11 Feb, 2026 • 17 min read
Navigate the complex teacher background check requirements by state, including processing timelines and criminal history review periods.
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Industry Guides
Tenant Background Check Guide: Strategic Screening for 2026 Rental Markets
11 Feb, 2026 • 18 min read
Explore our tenant background check guide for effective screening strategies that align with compliance requirements in 2026.
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Industry Guides
Florida Healthcare Background Check Requirements: 2026 Compliance Guide
10 Feb, 2026 • 19 min read
Discover the Florida healthcare background check requirements and important information about Level 2 screening and exemptions in 2026.
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Industry Guides
Home Health Care Agency: 10 ATS Background Check Workflows Compared
6 Feb, 2026 • 13 min read
We compared 10 ATS platforms to see how well each one supports compliant background screening workflows for home health care agencies, where federal CMS rules and varying state laws create uniquely complex hiring requirements. The differences between platforms are significant, with some offering native screening partner links and legal automation...
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Legal & Compliance
UKG Pro Background Check Capability: Complete Compliance Guide for HR Practitioners
6 Feb, 2026 • 8 min read
UKG Pro handles millions of employee records for firms worldwide. Yet, many HR teams remain unclear about how its background screening actually works. More importantly, they need to know how to use it in full compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws. Understanding UKG Pro's background check features matters...
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