CIChecked

05/26/2026

CRHRA 2026 - that's a wrap!

Our team had a blast at this year's Capital Region Human Resource Association Conference at the Desmond Hotel. Big thanks to the CRHRA for another amazing event and to every HR professional who stopped by The Screening Room to chat with us.

The conversations were great, the trivia was competitive (as always), and we're already looking forward to next year.

Thank you, Capital Region - it's always good to be home.

05/25/2026

The bigger the role, the deeper the screening should go.

Criminal history matters - but so does financial integrity, litigation history, and business track record. When someone is going to represent your organization at a high level, the screening should match the stakes.

Learn the four-category franchise ecosystem screening framework that leading franchises use to protect their brand at every level of their network.

05/19/2026

Two bug things are happening soon that deserve your attention.

On Thursday, CIChecked is exhibiting at the Capital Region Human Resource Association & CRATD 2026 Conference.

We're turning our booth into The Screening Room - come for the Casting Call Trivia, stay for a real conversation about what your background check program is screening.

Then on Tuesday the 26th, we're hosting "Fake Candidates, Real Problems" - a live session on the hiring fraud epidemic that's catching HR teams off guard.

Deepfake interviews. Synthetic identities. Candidates who literally don't exist making it through your process. 41% of organizations have already hired one without knowing.

If you're in the Capital Region, come see us in person. If you're anywhere in the country, join us over Zoom. And if you want both - even better!

Learn what changed in background screening in 2025 and what's coming in 2026. Clean Slate, AI regulations, key deadlines. Register now.

05/14/2026

The Screening Room opens in one week!

CIChecked is proud to exhibit at the Capital Region Human Resource Association & CRATD 2026 Conference - and we're going all in on the "Director's Cut" theme.

Stop by for Casting Call Trivia, giveaways, and a real conversation about what your background program is screening.

Fair warning: our trivia categories include "Plot Twists" and "Box Office Bombs." Competitive spirits welcome.

Hope to see you on set!

Every great cast starts with better screening. Meet CIChecked at the 2026 CRHRA Conference and discover what your background check provider is editing out.

05/12/2026

The resume looked perfect. The interview was flawless. The person didn't exist.

41% of organizations have unknowingly hired a fake candidate - and it's not resume embellishment. We're talking deepfake video interviews, synthetic identities, and AI-generated credentials that look better than the real thing.

The FBI has already documented hundreds of U.S. companies that hired operatives using stolen identities without ever knowing.

On May 26th at 2:00 PM EST, CIChecked is hosting "Fake Candidates, Real Problems" - a live session on how it's happening, why traditional screening misses it, and what you can actually do about it.

May 26 | 2:00 PM EST | 60 Minutes + Live Q&A

Save your seat. This one matters.

Learn what changed in background screening in 2025 and what's coming in 2026. Clean Slate, AI regulations, key deadlines. Register now.

05/07/2026

Gartner predicts that by 2028, one in four candidate profiles worldwide will be fake.

Not someone who exaggerated their resume. Not someone who stretched a job title.

A person who literally does not exist - built from synthetic identities, deepfake video interviews, and AI-generated credentials designed to pass your screening process.

The FBI has already documented over 300 U.S. companies that hired operatives using stolen identities and AI-generated personas without ever knowing.

The question isn't whether this is happening in your industry. It's whether your current background check process would catch it.

We're tackling this head-on later this month. More details soon.

05/05/2026

We're proud to sponsor the Capital Region Human Resource Association & CRATD 2026 Conference on May 21st!

This year's theme is "Director's Cut - Crafting a Blockbuster Workforce" and we couldn't agree more. Every great cast starts with a thorough screening.

Come visit us in The Screening Room for trivia, giveaways, and a closer look at how CIChecked's 98% incoming call pick-up rate, while most providers give you the "we'll get back to you in 24-48 hours."

We had a blast at CRHRA last year, and we're raising the bar in 2026. See you on set!

Every great cast starts with better screening. Meet CIChecked at the 2026 CRHRA Conference and discover what your background check provider is editing out.

04/29/2026

Most background check providers run a search and send you what the database returns.

Fast? Yes. Thorough? That depends on your definition.

A licensed investigative agency starts where the database stops. Primary source verification. Cross-referencing discrepancies.

Accessing records that automated systems aren't authorized to reach.

The difference between a background check and a background investigation is the difference between information found and information verified.

If your provider has never explained that distinction, it's worth asking why.

While most providers automate, CIChecked investigates. Role-based screening packages for front-of-house, back-of-house, and seasonal staff.

04/27/2026

New York's Clean Slate Act seals eligible misdemeanor convictions after three years and felonies after eight.

That means records your screening provider could find in 2023 may no longer appear in a standard database search today. They're sealed from public view.

But here's what the legislation didn't seal: professional licensing board records. Civil court filings. Regulatory sanctions. Employment verification discrepancies.

The information didn't disappear. It moved.

And the providers who only know how to search one place are going to keep telling you the candidate is clean - because from where they're looking, they are.

An investigative approach doesn't rely on any single data source. It follows the information wherever it leads.

Learn how NY's Clean Slate Act impacts employers. Discover automatic record sealing, compliance requirements, and best practices for HR.

04/23/2026

Hiring in New York State? Here's something worth 30 minutes of your lunch break.

On April 30th, we're partnering with CenterState CEO for a free webinar on what most employers don't know about NYS criminal background screening.

No sales pitch. No fluff.

Just a straight-shooting breakdown of how the system actually works and what you can do about it.

📅 April 30 at 12:00 PM ET
⏱️ 30 min + Q&A
🎟️ Free

Register here:

Bi-directional data flow. Real-time status visibility. Compliance docs. See how CIChecked's Lever integration eliminates manual work.