# The Certn Blog

##### [Why the Best Organizations Nail Candidate Experience and How You Can Too](/content/emea/blog/why-the-best-organizations-nail-candidate-experience-and-how-you-can-too/index.html)
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](/content/emea/blog/soc-2-background-checks-your-complete-guide/index.html)
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](/content/emea/blog/free-background-check-canada-how-to-run-a-free-background-check-on-yourself/index.html)
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](/content/emea/blog/best-background-checks-to-protect-your-cleaning-business/index.html)
We cover the best background checks to protect your cleaning business and how to stay compliant.

##### [2025 Trends in the Background Screening Industry](/content/emea/blog/2025-trends-in-the-background-screening-industry/index.html)
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](/content/emea/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.

##### [Background Screening Best Practices: How to Protect Your Business Without Scaring Off Top Talent](/content/emea/blog/background-screening-best-practices-how-to-protect-your-business-without-scaring-off-top-talent/index.html)
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](/content/emea/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.

##### [Hiring? Read Certn’s US Background Check Guide](/content/emea/blog/hiring-read-certns-us-background-check-guide/index.html)
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](/content/emea/blog/background-checks-for-care-workers/index.html)
Background screening is a vital tool in fostering trust by ensuring care workers are thoroughly vetted.

##### [The Ultimate Guide to Airside Pass](/content/emea/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/emea/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.