# The Certn Blog

Here are five reasons why clients choose Certn employment background checks and employee screening.

##### [Employment Background Checks and Employee Screening](/content/blog/employment-background-checks-and-employee-screening/index.html)

Whether or not you’re hired with a criminal record depends on many factors. Here are some tips for addressing a criminal record in an interview.

##### [Tips for Addressing a Criminal Record in an Interview](/content/blog/tips-for-addressing-a-criminal-record-in-an-interview/index.html)

Here are the best background checks for staffing agencies based on emerging trends and what our clients use.

##### [Background Checks for Staffing Agencies](/content/blog/background-checks-for-staffing-agencies/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!

##### [PEP Check: Politically Exposed Persons Screening Explained](/content/blog/pep-check-politically-exposed-persons-screening-explained/index.html)

Hospitality industry hiring in 2024 is being impacted by seven key trends. Learn everything you need to know to stay ahead.

##### [Trends Impacting Hospitality Industry Hiring in 2024](/content/blog/trends-impacting-hospitality-industry-hiring-in-2024/index.html)

We set out to solve one of society’s hardest problems: building trust. Here’s how we evolved the Certn brand identity to reflect our future.

##### [The “Why” Behind Certn’s Brand Evolution](/content/blog/the-why-behind-certns-brand-evolution/index.html)

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

##### [Background Checks for Oil and Gas: Screening Best Practices](/content/blog/background-checks-for-oil-and-gas-screening-best-practices/index.html)

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

##### [How to Hire a Gig Worker: Background Checks for Contractors and Part-Timers](/content/blog/how-to-hire-a-gig-worker-background-checks-for-contractors-and-part-timers/index.html)

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

##### [Criminal Record Check Winnipeg: Answering Your Questions](/content/blog/criminal-record-check-winnipeg-answering-your-questions/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.

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

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.

##### [An Easy Guide to Background Checks for Healthcare Workers](/content/blog/an-easy-guide-to-background-checks-for-healthcare-workers/index.html)

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.

##### [The Problem with Canada’s Vulnerable Sector Checks](/content/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Canadian-teacher-with-vulnerable-sector-check-to-work-with-students-in-classroom/index.html)