Generally, an employer that fails to investigate the background of an applicant whom they hire for a risk-sensitive position may be liable for negligent hiring or retention if the employee is later involved in serious misconduct or illegal activities. Punitive damages for those cases can run into millions of dollars. Consequently, the time and money you might "save" by not doing background checks are only a drop in the bucket compared to what you might be required to spend to defend yourself against a negligent hiring lawsuit. Performing a background check is your opportunity to verify the information provided by your job candidate. It can also reveal information that was either mistakenly or intentionally omitted - such as residency in other regions where a criminal record might be located. These reports promote a safe and profitable workplace and are a useful risk management tool that has been proven to reduce the odds of a bad hire. Background checks also help confirm dates of attendance and degrees or certifications earned and can provide specific information about prior employment.

Certn is the leader in people intelligence solutions, using a people first mentality, their focus is on providing real-time comprehensive background checks and ongoing risk monitoring for employees, contractors and tenants around the world. Used by leading employers, staffing firms, property management companies, and the gig economy, Certn returns domestic and international criminal background checks, credit reports, reference checks, education verification, employment verification, motor vehicle records, identity verification and more, in just minutes. Through innovative, friendly, and compliant technology, Certn can help you build trust through vital connections around the world. The bottom line your applicants' history will go a long way in predicting their future behavior, and Certn thorough robust employee background check helps you make an informed choice. Having a background screening program in place will encourage applicants to be more forthcoming about their behavior history. The company till date has made $43 million funding round, being named one of Canada’s Companies-to-Watch in Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50™ Awards, Canada’s Top Growing Companies in The Globe and Mail, and winning the KPMG’s Inaugural Canadian Tech Innovator-2021 competition.

"We are determined to check ourselves on unconscious biased decisions. Our People & Culture team regularly reviews our hiring, compensation, performance, and promotion practices to pave growth paths for every Certonian."

Comprehensive and Global Background Checks At Scale

Certn for Large Enterprises: The global talent pool is at your fingertips. To make the best hiring decisions, you need comprehensive risk-relevant data delivered at fast turnaround times. Seventy-Two percent of candidates share poor candidate experience, which negatively impacts your employer brand. Beyond a white-labeled background screening solution, you can make a difference with an intuitive experience and friendly interface. Certn is invested in your success. Enterprise customers have access to dedicated customer success managers, business performance reviews, hands-on training as required, and <24-hour SLA. Certn’s smarter background checks give an in-depth look into your candidates’ history at a glance. They’ve developed enhanced criminal record checks, education employment and broad databases to help ensure that candidates are not only adequately experienced for the role, but also safe to carry out their duties.

Certn for Property Management: Certn is trusted by over 2,800 companies – including the top names in property management. Rent out your property faster and with peace of mind. Certn’s tenant credit checks and background checks are both comprehensive and fast, so your rental income is secure. Identity verification, credit checks, and background checks are consolidated into a single report. You and your team can quickly make the right decisions on potential tenants, and reduce fraud. The tenant screening process is easy for both you and your prospective tenants. Start things right with your tenants, with peace of mind for both parties. Certn’s fully-mobile platform allows candidates to complete checks from anywhere on any device ensuring candidates remain engaged throughout the process.

Certn Lime: Certn Lime is a self-service and fully automated background check platform that allows you to easily create your account with no setup or account fee. Background screening is an imperative step in the hiring process for businesses in all sizes. Gone are days that pre-employment screening was a hurdle. Cern Lime’s smart background checks are fast and hassle-free letting you win talents and hire trustworthy and qualified candidates. Their intuitive UI lets you choose from the ala-carte screening service list and only pay for the check(s) you order. All your input is adding the candidate’s email address to send the application. Candidates easily complete their fully automated application on the device of their choice. They no longer have to visit a post office or police station to complete a background check. Most of the check results are returned instantly or within a few minutes, not days. Get Canadian criminal check results in only 15 minutes.

Criminal Background Checks: Trust is the most important asset you have. Protect and reinforce your company’s reputation and employer brand, by confidently hiring candidates that will safeguard your assets, their coworkers, and customers. Comply with industry, local, state, and federal regulations. Job roles and industries that manage confidential data or have sensitive people interactions may require specific checks to be conducted. Ensure you are hiring the right people that meet the necessary regulations. Certn provides detailed national criminal record checks for US and Canada-based workers. Their AI-powered platform directly connects risk-relevant data from reputable databases & registries to your candidate records. This enables them to provide accurate reports with the shortest turnaround times to you. If you need international background checks, Certn provides a comprehensive search from over 200 countries and territories.  To enhance your candidates’ criminal background checks, they recommend verifying their identity with their proprietary OneID tool.

Background Check API and Integrations: Certn's modern background check API and ATS integrations make it easy for you to do background checks in a compliant, straightforward way. Seamlessly integrate Certn’s background screening capabilities with your existing ATS partner. They have partnered with large and specialized applicant tracking systems globally to ensure that your hiring and screening experience is consistent – no matter where you are in the world. Sensitive data – including results of background checks – should not be handled lightly. Your screening and hiring process is protected with Certn. They are FCRA- and SOC III-compliant, and uphold the highest standards in federal and global compliance.

Professional Reference Checks: Certn can manually contact your candidates’ supplied reference to answer a list of questions. The summary of the reference call is included in your report. This questionnaire can be customized to fit your needs. A digital reference check includes submitting reference questionnaires via the Certn platform. You can supply a customized list of questions to verify the best applicant, or use Certn’s standard questions. Conduct brief interviews with former colleagues and supervisors to find out what your candidates were like in their previous workplaces.

Softcheck: Millions of personal data are stolen and misused every day, including fraudulently completing background checks and applying for jobs with stolen identities. In a remote-first hiring world, it’s even more important to verify that your candidates are exactly who they say they are. Also, staffing and managing a hybrid workforce means reviewing and implementing onboarding processes that are suitable for remote workers. Where possible, organizations should consider integrating identity verification into the background check & onboarding process. Unlike conventional background checks which may take time to process and return results, Softcheck is your lightweight, one-stop service for finding anything via publicly available records. Your candidates just need their mobile devices, their government-issued identity document, and a clear selfie. Uploading their selfie and ID takes seconds, and verification is completed in minutes. All without having to leave the comfort of their homes. Certn’s identity verification process is seamlessly integrated into the entire candidate screening experience.

International Background Checks: Globalization, outsourcing, and the rise of remote work have led to businesses hiring both international and local workers. An increasing number of workers have work, life, and study history abroad. These diverse professional experiences and accreditations need to be validated – especially for senior roles. All qualified candidates should be treated fairly. Verifying international and local experience creates consistency in your hiring process and builds a trustworthy employer brand. The global talent pool is at your fingertips. Confidently screen candidates with diverse backgrounds to find the best hires. Certn provides global criminal record checks from over 190 countries. They comply with the US federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and meet the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and international data protection laws.  The company received SOC 2 certification in 2020 and continues to uphold the highest security and compliance standards.

The Ardent Visionary at the Helm of Certn

Andrew McLeod is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Certn. In addition to running one of the fastest-growing tech scale-ups in North America, he is an angel investor and advises leaders on how to thrive in the current era of disruptive technology and change while “living the dream”.

Mr. McLeod was a Forbes 30 Under 30 Nominee and Remote Tech CEO of the Year 2021. He holds a BBA and a Masters of International Business and Law.

"We combine empathy with our proprietary technology to deliver fast, friendly, and comprehensive background screening solutions."