Certified Contractors Blog

Resources for Contractor and Vendor Background Checks

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How Certified Contractors Grew to Serve Industries Nationwide

Over the previous decade, many companies have come to terms with the importance of comprehensive background screening. A combination of new industry-specific compliance requirements, high-profile incidents, and the rise of the gig economy means...

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The Potential Flaws of Fingerprint Background Checks

While most know that everybody’s fingerprints are unique, fewer know that fingerprint-based background checks aren’t as thorough as many believe....

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The Right Report for the Right Purpose: A Guide to Understanding Permissible Purpose

Whether you are hiring a new employee or contractor for an open position, or evaluating the subject of a background report for some other purpose,...

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Busting Common Vendor Screening Myths: Truths That Every Employer Should Know

Hiring third parties can be a great way to fill niche roles that are difficult to find the right fit for - offering advantages from flexible hours...

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Screening for School Contractors: Investing in Student Safety

Teaching the leaders of tomorrow requires qualified adults to create a positive and safe learning environment for students to learn and grow....

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