# The Certn Blog

### Why the Best Organizations Nail Candidate Experience and How You Can Too
What the FTE? is a podcast by Certn. In this episode, Corey Shaw joins us to talk about delivering an exceptional candidate experience.

### SOC 2 Background Checks: Your Complete Guide
Here’s everything you need to know about SOC 2 background checks to keep your business safe.

### Free Background Check Canada: How to Run a Free Background Check on Yourself
Here’s why running a free background check Canada on yourself and auditing your personal information online is an effective way to manage your personal brand.

### Best Background Checks to Protect Your Cleaning Business
We cover the best background checks to protect your cleaning business and how to stay compliant.

### 2025 Trends in the Background Screening Industry
Here are 2025 trends in the background screening industry. Hint: establishing digital trust requires more than the old way of background checks.

### Why HR Runs a Background Check: A Candidate’s Guide
We cover what employers look for when they run a background check and what you can expect.

### Background Screening Best Practices: How to Protect Your Business Without Scaring Off Top Talent
Is background screening accurate? Fair? Are checks speedy enough to not deter top candidates? Read what our experts say.

### Adverse Media Screening: How to Stay Compliant
Here’s why adverse media screening is beneficial alongside criminal record checks, employment verification, and reference checks.

### Hiring? Read Certn’s US Background Check Guide
Hiring in the US? Certn’s US background check guide outlines critical laws and regulations, alongside best practices to maintain compliance.

### Background Checks for Care Workers
Background screening is a vital tool in fostering trust by ensuring care workers are thoroughly vetted.

### The Ultimate Guide to Airside Pass
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
Director checks investigate both current and past directorships and highlight whether a candidate has any disqualifications or is currently barred.