by Marty Britton | Jan 28, 2026 | Background Checks, Conferences
As 2026 begins, the HR industry finds itself at a critical inflection point. As I have spent more than 50 years in the background-screening industry and chronicled much of that evolution in my book, Screening for the One: How to Gain an Edge in Your Hiring, I’ve...
by Marty Britton | Dec 10, 2025 | Background Checks
As 2025 comes to a close and I reflect on the year, I keep coming back to one thought: hiring has changed more in the last 12 months than it has in the last decade. From AI-powered screening to the real consequences of deepfake credentials, this year forced employers...
by Marty Britton | Nov 5, 2025 | Conferences
Last week, I had the privilege of attending the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) Annual Conference in Anaheim, California, and I can honestly sayit was one of the most educational and inspiring events I’ve attended in years. As someone who has been...
by Marty Britton | Oct 20, 2025 | Human Resources
Why Employment Verifications Are Important After more than 50 years in the background screening industry, one lesson that stands out above all others is the importance of a proper employment verification. No matter how experienced a verifier might be or how advanced...
by Marty Britton | Sep 8, 2025 | Background Checks
In today’s competitive job market, candidates often feel pressure to stand out. While many applicants work hard to present their skills and experiences honestly, others may stretch the truth or outright fabricate details on their resumes, LinkedIn profiles, or on job...
