Background Check Radio

Background Check Radio

by Kevin Bachman and IQubed Advisors

"Pulse of the Industry" Survey Results-What did YOU have to say about the future?

On this episode of Background Check Radio, Kevin Bachman and Jason Morris of IQubed Advisors discuss the results of their months long "Pulse of the Screening Industry Survey." We run through what the industry feels about The Work Number, third party platforms, who's expanding, who isn't and what new products are taking off. You'll hear what surprised us, what didn't, and what we and CRAs see on the horizon for our industry.

Why I Believe Equifax is Entering the Retail Market

On this episode of Background Check Radio, Kevin Bachman discusses why Equifax is beginning to pivot from being a behind the scenes supplier and partner to CRAs, and is now looking at the employer market (end users) as an attractive business opportunity.

PBSA Accreditation and how it can elevate your CRA

On this episode of Background Check Radio, a reposting of a conversation with Tim Santoni on HIS podcast, Background Screening Tips and Tech. We discuss PBSA, Accreditation, and how it's helped advance and improve screening techniques in our industry.

Les Rosen, Vince Brodt and Kevin Bachman talk the past, present and future of Employment Verifications!

On this episode of Background Check Radio, Les Rosen, Vince Brodt and I discuss the all things verifications. From historical processes, to challenges with internal labor and cost structures, new technologies, third party fees and newer, alternate solutions.

Are you buyers or sellers? How to tell when it's time to invest or pull back. Sponsored by Argyle

On this episode of Background Check Radio, sponsored by Argyle, Kevin Bachman dives into background check companies and how to decide when and whether to invest in their businesses and push forward, or cut costs and pull back.

Today, I'm the student! A conversation between Kevin Bachman, Jason Morris and Rich Lacey of Samba Safety

On this episode of Background Check Radio...I'm usually the student, but a conversation with Jason Morris, my IQubed Advisors partner, and Rich Lacey, Chief Product Officer at Samba Safety, reminded me just how much opportunity there is to provide new solutions to clients, while increasing safely, compliance and PROFIT, all at the same time.

"Be Greedy When Others Are Fearful"...Avoid The 5 Traps CRAs Fall Into When Hiring Slows

On this episode of Background Check Radio, Kevin Bachman explores this famous Warren Buffett quote and the 5 trends CRAs follow each time employer hiring slows down.. And they're not all positive for your businesses! Originally published in the January-February 2023 PBSA Journal.

No PII, No Problem? Sponsored by SPI Researchers

On this episode of Background Check Radio, Kevin Bachman discusses why no PII (personally identifiable information), doesn't have to be the problem we think it is, why our handwringing about it as an industry may be a bit over the top, and how applying the lessons learned solving this challenge can help other areas of your business. Sponsored by SPI Researchers

2022 Year in Review, and a look ahead to what's in store in 2023!

Kevin Bachman is joined by his IQubed Advisors partner Jason Morris as they break down 2022 ahead of 2023. Monitoring, M&A, new products, interesting ideas, and how outsourced recruiting can pay outsized dividends, even in an environment where layoffs are becoming the norm.

7 Pet Peeves about the Screening Industry, sponsored by SPI Researchers

On this episode of Background Check Radio, sponsored by SPI Researchers, Kevin Bachman lays out his 7 pet peeves on the screening industry. LinkedIn Messaging? Check. Sales Compensation? Check. Marketing Messages, client requests and internal inertia? Check, Check and Check. And oh yeah, Checkr! But not what you think!
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