# The Certn Blog

##### [The Future of Work Needs a Better Background Check Process](/content/emea/blog/the-future-of-work-needs-a-better-background-check-process/index.html)

The Certn background check process is literally made to make hiring faster and easier. Not to mention, it aligns with new and emerging models of work and works where you work.

##### [Certn’s $30M Boost to Expand Background Checks](/content/emea/blog/certn-funding/index.html)

We’re excited to announce that the Government of Canada’s export credit agency, Export Development Canada (EDC), is among the investors in our Series B financing round.

##### [Choosing the Best Background Screening Vendor: What to Ask](/content/emea/blog/choosing-the-right-background-screening-vendor/index.html)

We’ve published a guide to help you when choosing the best background screening vendor.

##### [How Spreadsheets Are Holding Small Businesses Back and Preventing Them From Reaching Their Hiring Goals](/content/emea/blog/how-speadsheets-hold-small-businesses-back-ontheclock/index.html)

Spreadsheets are a simple and popular way for businesses to consolidate and manage large amounts of employee and candidate data. However, they also have shortcomings in their efficiency, security, and operations.

##### [Retail Hiring Trends 2023: How Recruiters Can Win with Technology](/content/emea/blog/retail-hiring-trends-for-recruiters/index.html)

Here are the retail hiring trends to watch for in 2023 and how Certn can support faster, easier retail hiring to help you keep up.

##### [Best Practices for Pre-Employment Social Media Screening](/content/emea/blog/pre-employment-social-media-screening/index.html)

Here’s how companies can use social media screening to evaluate potential employees and the associated risks and benefits.

##### [5 Reasons to Use Certn Background Checks](/content/emea/blog/why-use-certn-background-checks/index.html)

Clients who switch to Certn background checks share how easy it is now that they’re using online checks, and we’re happy we can help.

##### [Your Questions About Social Media Screening, Answered](/content/emea/blog/social-media-screening-questions-answered/index.html)

You’ve got questions about social media screening and Certn’s background screening experts have answers.

##### [FCRA Requirements for Employers](/content/emea/blog/fcra-requirements-for-employers/index.html)

Recruiting top talent while ensuring a secure and compliant workforce starts with understanding the FCRA. For employers, the connection between background checks and the FCRA requirements is undeniable.

##### [How To Do Social Media Screening Ethically](/content/emea/blog/how-to-do-social-media-screening-ethically/index.html)

A social media background check is a game changer to make sure you hire the best candidates and minimize risks to your workplace culture. Done our way, social media screening is compliant and minimizes bias.

##### [Certn Background Check Process, Your Questions Answered](/content/emea/blog/certn-background-check-process-questions/index.html)

Here’s everything you need to know about the Certn background check process straight from the Certn team!

##### [International Background Checks by Certn](/content/emea/blog/international-background-checks-by-certn/index.html)

Don’t let international background check hurdles get in your way of hiring the best candidates. Here’s what you need to know about securing a global business.