The Certn Blog

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Background Checks for Oil and Gas: Screening Best Practices

Oil and gas companies place high importance on background checks for workplace safety. Here’s what they look for in employee screening.

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How to Hire a Gig Worker: Background Checks for Contractors and Part-Timers

With Certn, Fantuan can easily run background checks for gig workers. Learn more about how Certn helps gig work economy and marketplace companies.

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Criminal Record Check Winnipeg: Answering Your Questions

Here’s everything job seekers in Winnipeg need to know about getting a background check.

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Top 10 Background Check Terms You Should Know

There’s lot of background screening-specific jargon to decipher. In this blog post, we cover the top 10 background check terms you should know.

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An Easy Guide to Background Checks for Healthcare Workers

Need peace of mind? Healthcare background checks ensure that each of your new hires are representing themselves accurately and are qualified to work in the sector.

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The Problem with Canada’s Vulnerable Sector Checks

Vulnerable sector checks are outdated and can create a false sense of security for end users. If not mandated as part of your screening policy, here’s what you can use instead.

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The Role of Background Screening in Creating Safer Workplaces

Feeling ill-prepared for new sexual harassment standards? Blake Fratantaro shares insights on how to create safe workplaces in light of new legislation.

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Background Check Halifax: Key Things to Know

Keep reading to find out more about how to get a background check in Halifax and answers to frequently asked questions.

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Best Background Checks to Protect Your Cleaning Business

We cover the best background checks to protect your cleaning business and how to stay compliant.

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Criminal Record Check Alberta: Your FAQs Answered

Here’s everything you need to know about how to get a criminal record check in the province of Alberta.

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Criminal Record Check BC: Your FAQs Answered

Here’s everything you need to know about how to get a criminal record check in the province of British Columbia.

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2024 Background Check Industry Trends: Certn’s Predictions

Here’s what Certn’s CEO Andrew McLeod predicts will influence the background check industry in 2024.