News Archives - Universal Background Screening
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Universal Background Screening (UBS), a leader in compliant, high-quality background screening services for employers nationwide, has appointed Claire Martin as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With more than two decades of global finance leadership across high-growth SaaS, e-commerce, and technology companies ... Read More

At Universal Background Screening, we know that hiring teams today need more than a vendor. They need a partner that continuously improves, anticipates compliance changes, and builds tools that make screening smoother for both employers and candidates. That's why our ... Read More

Hiring decisions carry significant weight. Organizations need background screening partners who maintain rigorous standards and bring genuine transparency to every engagement. At Universal Background Screening (UBS), these principles guide everything we do.  Primary Source Verification: The Accuracy Standard  Many background screening providers ... Read More

Healthcare hiring has become a compliance minefield. Between Joint Commission standards, state licensing boards, CMS Conditions of Participation, and FCRA requirements, healthcare HR teams are managing more regulatory touchpoints than ever before. The traditional approach? Cobble together multiple vendors. One handles ... Read More

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) offers employers significant savings, up to $9,600 per eligible hire. Many companies understand the value of this federal tax incentive. Where they run into trouble is managing the timing requirements that determine whether credits ... Read More

Universal Background Screening (UBS) has partnered with WorkBright, a leading employment compliance platform, to deliver an enhanced I-9 verification solution that helps organizations onboard faster while maintaining full compliance. Addressing Real I-9 Challenges For companies hiring at scale, especially in regulated industries, ... Read More

In industries like healthcare and staffing, the margin for error is razor thin. A single oversight in a background check can result in regulatory fines, reputational damage, or harm to patients, candidates and clients. At Universal Background Screening (UBS), compliance ... Read More

Every dollar counts when you're running a business. Yet many employers are unknowingly leaving substantial federal tax credits on the table that could significantly impact their bottom line while supporting meaningful workforce diversity initiatives. The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) represents ... Read More

The staffing industry has always run on tight margins and high expectations. But lately? The pressure's intensified. You're competing against firms that'll undercut you on price without blinking. Your clients want faster placements but stricter compliance. And candidates? They expect ... Read More

PHOENIX, AZ — October 7, 2025 Universal Background Screening (UBS) has announced a new partnership with VerifyToday, expanding its suite of employer solutions to include the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program — a federal incentive designed to reward businesses for ... Read More