# Background Checks

##### [Why HR Runs a Background Check: A Candidate’s Guide](/content/blog/why-hr-runs-a-background-check-a-candidates-guide/index.html)
We cover what employers look for when they run a background check and what you can expect.

##### [Adverse Media Screening: How to Stay Compliant](/content/blog/adverse-media-screening-how-to-stay-compliant/index.html)
Here’s why adverse media screening is beneficial alongside criminal record checks, employment verification, and reference checks.

##### [The Ultimate Guide to Airside Pass](/content/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-airside-pass/index.html)
Airside passes are essential for maintaining the security and integrity of the airport and ensuring that only authorised personnel have access to restricted areas.

##### [Director Checks: What You Need to Know](/content/blog/director-checks-what-you-need-to-know/index.html)
Director checks investigate both current and past directorships and highlight whether a candidate has any disqualifications or is currently barred.

##### [BPSS Screening: UK Government Background Screening](/content/blog/bpss-screening-uk-government-background-screening/index.html)
Certn’s UK-based experts have been a trusted provider of background checks and BPSS screening expertise for over 29 years.

##### [UK Criminal Background Check: The Three Types](/content/blog/uk-criminal-background-check-the-three-types/index.html)
Certn offers UK criminal background check services and other international vetting products to help employers protect their organisations.

##### [Money Laundering Explained](/content/blog/money-laundering-explained/index.html)
Money laundering is a complex crime. Here’s how background checks and identity verification can help financial institutions.

##### [Does a DUI Show Up on a Background Check](/content/blog/does-a-dui-show-up-on-a-background-check/index.html)
Does a DUI show up on a background check? Here’s everything you need to know, plus some helpful FAQs from our screening experts.

##### [Your Background on Adverse Media Screening](/content/blog/your-background-on-adverse-media-screening/index.html)
Here’s why adverse media screening is essential for financial services, beyond regulatory compliance requirements.

##### [PEP Check: Politically Exposed Persons Screening Explained](/content/blog/pep-check-politically-exposed-persons-screening-explained/index.html)
A PEP check is a must for anti-money laundering due diligence. But how does it work? Who’s required to do it. Keep reading to find out!

##### [Criminal Record Check Winnipeg: Answering Your Questions](/content/blog/criminal-record-check-winnipeg-answering-your-questions/index.html)
Here’s everything job seekers in Winnipeg need to know about getting a background check.

##### [Top 10 Background Check Terms You Should Know](/content/blog/top-10-background-check-terms-you-should-know/index.html)
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.