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I've been around background screening since I was twelve years old. Which, admittedly, is probably not what most twelve-year-olds would choose to spend their time thinking about. But somewhere along the way, this industry became part of who I am. And the

For decades, background screening has largely answered one question: Who is this person at the time we hire them? But today's workforce is changing, and so is the risk. Remote and hybrid work, sophisticated identity fraud, artificial intelligence, deepfak

In the employment background screening industry, a lot is expected: employers need to make an employment decision quickly, reports must be accurate, and personal information must be handled properly and securely. A consumer reporting agency (CRA) must com

Background screening providers often promise speed, efficiency and low costs. At AB Global, we believe background screening standards should be higher: deliver those advantages without sacrificing quality, transparency, service or trust.I've spent more th

Tuberculosis testing might not be the first thing that comes to mind when we talk about pre-employment screening, but it continues to be an important part of occupational health, especially in healthcare and other environments where employees may have a g

Labor Day is often viewed as the unofficial end of summer. It brings barbecues, long weekends, and one final chance to enjoy the warm weather before autumn arrives. Yet the holiday was created for a much more significant purpose: to recognize the contribu

I recently rewatched The Devil Wears Prada, and while most people probably walked away thinking about fashion, career choices, or how much they still want that coat collection, I found myself thinking about background screening.That may be a sign that I h

If you have reviewed a drug test report and seen the word dilute, you are not alone in pausing for a moment. It is one of the most misunderstood terms in workplace drug testing, and it often creates unnecessary concern. The truth is, dilution is a scienti

Risk Mitigation Doesn't End with the Initial Screening. It Should Continue Throughout the Employment Lifecycle.Most organizations treat background screening as a one-time event. You check a candidate before they start, they clear, and the box is marked do

You've heard of catfishing in online dating. Now it's showing up in the workplace.But instead of someone pretending to be someone else on a dating app, imagine hiring a person who isn't who they claim to be.The resume looks legitimate.The LinkedIn profile