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Want to stay up to date on the latest trends, technologies, news and updates in the background screening industry? This free InformData podcast is the go-to resource for background screening companies.

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How Sex Offender Registry+ provides fast, accurate SOR searches with enhanced PII

September 15, 2023 19:00 - 7 minutes - 5.23 MB

Introducing InformData's brand-new product, Sex Offender Registry+! Emily Parbhoo, the Product Manager who oversaw the creation of SOR+, joined this episode to explore this revolutionary new product. Purpose-built to address the challenges Consumer Reporting Agencies (CRAs) and background screening companies face with traditional sex offender registry searches, SOR+ is taking the industry by storm. Listen in to discover what SOR+ is, how it was accomplished, how it works, and how users can ...

Exploring InformData's Service-Driven Culture with President Matt Lowers

June 21, 2023 15:00 - 14 minutes - 9.68 MB

At InformData, service isn't just a buzzword – it's the essence of who we are. Matt Lowers, President of InformData, joins this episode to explore the topic of company culture, focusing on our culture of service. Lowers shares his perspective on the qualities of service culture, how it aligns with our mission, and how it makes a difference when a CRA or background screening company partners with InformData. Join us as we explore how we create a culture of service that goes beyond traditiona...

Nick Fishman on How CRAs Can Maximize ROI at the SHRM Annual Conference

June 05, 2023 20:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MB

The 2023 SHRM Annual Conference & Expo is quickly approaching, and this episode brings you valuable insights to help CRA and background screening company exhibitors maximize their ROI. Join Nick Fishman, InformData's Chief Marketing Officer and veteran conference exhibitor, as he shares expert tips on standing out, optimizing exhibits, what to avoid, and effective follow-up strategies. P.S. The advice shared in this episode can be applied to any conference, not just SHRM, so tune in for hel...

All About CAM: Actionable, Customizable Real-Time Criminal Activity Updates

May 31, 2023 18:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB

Our topic of discussion in this episode is Continuous Activity Monitoring, also known as CAM. InformData's CAM product revolutionizes the way employers monitor their employees for new criminal activity by doing it on a continuous basis . To dig into this product I am joined by Meghan Martinsen, Onboarding Specialist, and Chase MacDonald,  Product Manager. These two are CAM experts, so listen in as they dive into they key features of this product, including how the results are actionable and ...

How Direct-Source Data Reduced Arizona Turnaround Time By 92%

May 23, 2023 17:00 - 8 minutes - 6 MB

Arizona has been historically challenging for the background screening industry. 80% of the population resides in just 3 counties - Maricopa, Pima and Pinal - causing strain on the local courts and clerks. On top of that, there have been limited vendor options and capacity, contributing to the turnaround time delays for public records research in the past. 'The past' is key... Joining me is Caroline Monsalvatge, our Operations Manager of the Western Market, who will shed light on our succes...

The ABCs of APIs with Greg Jones, InformData's Chief Product Officer

May 15, 2023 15:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MB

InformData is an 'API First' company. What does that mean? Wait... what even is an API? Greg Jones, our Chief Product Officer, joins me in this episode to dig into the basics of an API and data integration, why this technology is important in the background screening industry, and how InformData's API benefits CRAs.

Introducing InformData's Flat Pricing Solution: What It Is and How It Benefits CRAs

May 02, 2023 15:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

In the world of background screening, with over 3,000 counties to cover nationwide, controlling costs and vast vendor management can be incredibly difficult. What if your CRA could reduce those complexities and simplify the day-to-day to focus on your business and the items that really matter? Join me and Bryan Snow, our Vice President of Strategic Business Development, to dig into InformData's Flat Pricing Solution. It's a special business model we have developed to help CRAs manage their ...

How InformData Manages International Complexities For CRAs

February 16, 2023 21:00 - 12 minutes - 8.43 MB

Ashtin Bush, InformData's International Solutions Manager, joined me to discuss all things international. In this episode, we dig into the intricacies of conducting international background checks, an inside look at InformData's process, and how we manage the complexity for CRAs so they can focus on delighting their customers. With international background checks on the rise, you don't want to miss this!

Introducing: Massachusetts All District Court Product

December 13, 2022 18:00 - 9 minutes - 6.36 MB

Ryan Crawford, InformData's Director of Key Accounts, joined me today to introduce our Direct-Source Data enabled offering, the Massachusetts All District Court product. Listen in to hear what this product is and how it benefits CRAs and background screening companies. Spoiler alert: it is the most comprehensive background screening in the state of MA with impressive turnaround times and accuracy.

Introducing Marco Piovesan, InformData's Chief Revenue Officer

November 14, 2022 20:00 - 11 minutes - 8.12 MB

Nick Fishman is back again as host for this episode to introduce Marco Piovesan, InformData's new Chief Revenue Officer.  Marco is a data/tech industry veteran with a desire to push the envelope and find innovative ways of doing things. We are so excited to see what the future holds with him on the InformData team. Tune in to learn all about Marco's experience, why InformData is a good fit for him, his definition of CRO, and 2023 objectives.

Get to Know InformData's New CPO, Greg Jones

November 04, 2022 14:00 - 11 minutes - 8.22 MB

Nick Fishman introduces Greg Jones, InformData's new Chief Product Officer. With a passion for data and solving problems, Greg has years of experience in the industry and a knack for enabling businesses to scale. We are excited to have him on our team, and we are confident that Greg is the right person to take our products to the next level and help our customers solve their most challenging data problems. Listen in to learn about his experience, why he chose InformData, and the problems he ...

How InformData's Verifications Technology Saves CRAs Time and Resources

October 24, 2022 17:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MB

Verifications are often headache inducing for CRAs because they're time consuming, complicated and difficult to scale... but they have to be done. One of the things that can make the process easier is advanced call center technology.  InformData has spent years developing state-of-the-art technology that truly helps maximize efficiency for verifications. In this episode, Jamie Cover, our Director of Verifications, joins me to to share how it works, what it's capable of, and what really sets...

Cook Illinois updates you don't want to miss: More terminals, reduced TAT

October 11, 2022 18:00 - 10 minutes - 6.93 MB

Historically in Cook County, Illinois, there just haven't been enough public access terminals for researchers to process criminal background checks in a timely manner. This has led to abnormally high turnaround times and higher costs (compared to other data) for CRAs and background screening companies that perform background checks in Cook. Irini Lipi, Operations Manager of our North Central Market, joins me to follow up on a podcast InformData published back in May, "Less Reason to Panic W...

Fake Diplomas: The impact on our industry and how to avoid being fooled by them

September 22, 2022 14:00 - 12 minutes - 8.66 MB

Diploma mills have been around for years and continue to thrive today. While some people see a fake diploma as a way to have fun and fool friends and family, others actually use them to falsify their resume and try to get jobs that require certain qualifications. This is why taking the time and care to properly vet applicants through education verification (done the right way) is so important. Nick Fishman joins this episode to discuss the impact diploma mills have on our industry and how e...

Do You Really Know How Much Verifications is Costing You?

September 07, 2022 14:00 - 7 minutes - 4.86 MB

Industry experts Nick Fishman and Bill Wilder get together and take a walk down memory lane. The story they tell is an eye-opening example that illustrates that CRAs may not know how much performing verifications inhouse is really costing them and why. Do you know how much verifications is costing you? Nick didn't!

Do You Really Know How Much Verifications Are Costing You?

September 07, 2022 14:00 - 7 minutes - 4.86 MB

Industry experts Nick Fishman and Bill Wilder get together and take a walk down memory lane. The story they tell is an eye-opening example that illustrates that CRAs may not know how much performing verifications inhouse is really costing them and why. Do you know how much verifications are costing you? Nick didn't!

Is California causing you headaches? You're not alone... So we went to investigate.

August 30, 2022 18:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MB

California... the word sends shivers down my spine. It's no secret several counties in California are a pain point in the background screening industry for various reasons. We want to do something about it. Join Matt Hodges, our Director of Continuous Improvement, and Wade Hudson, our Director of Operations, to hear about their recent 'Court Tours' adventure they went on that included several courts in California as well as Washoe, Nevada. You can hear all about what they did, what they obse...

Expanding Capacity and Shrinking Turnaround Times in Arizona

August 12, 2022 15:00 - 10 minutes - 7.52 MB

80% of the population in Arizona resides in 3 counties - Maricopa, Pima and Pinal. This causes strain on the local courts and clerks. That, along with limited vendor capacity, is what has historically caused delays for public records research and the background screening industry. In this episode, we meet with Becky Ledford, Operations Manager of our Western Market, and Emily Foster, one of our Strategic Account Executives, to talk about our expanded capacity in these 3 counties... and wait ...

Continuous Improvement: Minimizing Waste and Maximizing Customer Value

July 25, 2022 17:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MB

There is an old saying that you can't have quality, speed, and cost effectiveness all at the same time and you have to choose two. At InformData, we don't believe that. Improving processes with Lean Methodology can improve all three of those metrics, all of which are important to CRAs in the background screening industry. Our Continuous Improvement department utilizes Lean Methodology principles to minimize waste and maximize customer value. Check out our latest podcast with Matt Hodges, ou...

Culture of Quality at InformData

July 13, 2022 18:00 - 12 minutes - 8.33 MB

In the background screening industry, accuracy is arguably the most important key performance indicator (KPI). At InformData, quality is not an afterthought, it is a culture that is embedded in every team and individual. Sydney Landes sat down with InformData's Director of Quality, Renae Cramphin, to discuss the Quality Department's mission, how we measure quality, and how we've been performing since the merger took place (spoiler alert...amazing!). Listen in to learn more about why InformDa...

CRA's Guide to Success Following SHRM Conference

June 20, 2022 14:00 - 14 minutes - 9.82 MB

We all struggle to maximize our development opportunities after exhibiting at the SHRM conference and to optimize our return on investment (ROI). Check out InformData's latest podcast with veteran SHRM exhibitor Nick Fishman to learn how background screening companies can make the most out of their experience following the conference. How can you stand out from the other 70 CRAs that exhibited their employment background screening services?

Less Reason to Panic When Conducting Criminal Background Checks in Cook County, Illinois

May 03, 2022 16:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MB

Every CRA knows that people-data from Cook County, Illinois destroys turnaround times, costs more than other data, and is the bane of your reputation. Why? Historically there have been too few public access terminals for researchers to process criminal background checks in a timely manner and records access is not yet automatable. The 37 available terminals were just too few to handle the volume. Well, that’s changing. As part of its commitment to make people-data equitably accessible to al...

Background Screening Compliance Update with Scott Paler

September 10, 2021 15:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MB

Today's guest on the SJV Data Solutions podcast is Scott Paler,  one of the most respected background screening attorneys in the CRA space. He recently published a list of the top compliance issues facing the background check industry and we discussed these issues and the impact they will have on background screening companies and employers. Topics range from the redaction of personally identifiable information from court records to new Fair Chance Hiring laws in New York City to why tenant ...

State Michigan Moves to Redact PII from Court Records

June 21, 2021 17:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

Join SJV Data Solutions and our special guest, Jose Dimas, Government Director for Public Record Access at the Professional Background Screeners Association (PBSA), to discuss the latest news from the state of Michigan, where their courts are preparing to remove personally identifiable information from public court records. Unfortunately, if they follow through, there's an unintended consequence they didn't think about-- how do employers and background screening companies perform background ...

CRA Toolbox: Managing this Unprecedented Surge of Employment Verifications

June 14, 2021 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MB

As many background screening companies are aware, we are seeing an unprecedented surge of employment verifications as employers recover from the pandemic. It's really the perfect storm of both new hires and the job churn of what is now being dubbed "the great resignation". Check out SJV Data Solutions tips for how CRAs can manage through this surge while preserving quality and turnaround time. 

Technology Must Be at The Core of All Successful Background Screening Programs

May 24, 2021 20:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

At SJV Data Solutions, we rely heavily on the people, process and technology to deliver best-in-class criminal background checks and court data to our consumer reporting agency (CRA) clients. Today, we're joined by SJV Chief Product and Technology Officer Nick Kelland to understand the vital role innovation and technology has played in the background screening industry to date and how background screening companies can continue to reinvent the way we do business.

Direct Source Data is the Key to CRA Success

May 10, 2021 23:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MB

As a CRA trying to grow your business in today’s competitive landscape, the single most important decision you must make is your choice of a background screening data provider. To understand why, it helps to put yourself in an end-user’s shoes. Join SJV Data Solutions for an informative panel discussion featuring SJV founder and CEO, Scott Vanek, Vince Brodt, EVP of Sales and Account Management and Nick Fishman, CMO on how direct source data can streamline your process and delight your custo...

Special Guest: Corporate Screening's Greg Dubecky Talks Remote Workforces, Return to Office and Vaccinations

March 15, 2021 19:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MB

Corporate Screening president, Greg Dubecky sat down with SJV Data Solutions to discuss the future of work for background screening companies and end-users on this week's episode. We also discussed whether employers will mandate employees' get vaccinated before returning to the office and if CRAs might play a role in verifying compliance.

Thanksgiving Message from SJV Data Solutions

November 23, 2020 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MB

Wow! 2020 Is a year we'd all just prefer to put In our rearview mirror. However, there's still much to be grateful for In the background screening Industry. Join SJV Data Solutions' CEO, Scott Vanek, VP of Client Experience, Vince Brodt and CMO, Nick Fishman for a serious (and sometimes, not so serious) conversation about what we value most, both personally and professionally.

Military Spouse hiring is big at SJV. Hear what the people at SJV responsible for the program have to say.

October 10, 2020 14:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

Today we are joined by SJV’s key architects behind this program: President and CEO, Scott Vanek, Bill Wilder, Chief Operating Officer (and veteran of the United States Airforce), Director of Talent Management Kirk Lord, and last but certainly not least is Adam Devine whose role at SJV as a Talent Management Process Leader and veteran of the U.S. Army.

Rebecca Williamson, SJV's Manager of International Solutions joins Nick to chat about Puerto Rico MVR

August 11, 2020 20:00 - 8 minutes - 6.04 MB

Running Motor Vehicle Records checks in Puerto Rico can be a major hassle for Consumer Reporting Agencies (CRA). Nick Fishman sat down with SJV's Manager of International Solutions, Rebecca Williamson to see how they are able to complete these requests in 2-3 days, rather than the traditional standard of weeks or even months. Join us to learn how background screening companies can delight their customers following our simple advice.

In this episode the whole crew talks about reopening of court research in NJ

August 03, 2020 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

Who's ready to start conducting background checks In New Jersey again? If you conduct criminal background checks in the state, you know that it has been nearly impossible to complete any court research since the COVID-19 pandemic began.  We are pleased to share that SJV Data Solutions is among the first court researchers in the country authorized to conduct remote court research and our clients will be in the fast lane to pick up right where they left off in March. Join SJV's team of exper...

TazWorks CEO Barton Taylor joins Nick Fishman and Vince Brodt to discuss what CRAs have been hearing and observing over the last 120 days

June 26, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MB

SJV Data Solutions' Nick Fishman and Vince Brodt sat down with Barton Taylor, CEO of TazWorks to discuss what CRAs have been experiencing during COVID-19 and what the outlook for the rest of 2020 looks like. Barton shares how TazWorks has been supporting its clients throughout the pandemic. 

Jason Morris and Nick Fishman share what they are seeing both short and long-term in background screening

June 10, 2020 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MB

SJV Data Solutions' Vince Brodt takes the mic for a special interview with Scott Vanek, President and CEO of SJV and our guests Jason Morris and Nick Fishman from Morris Group Consultants. Jason and Nick were the founders of EmployeeScreenIQ and now serve as consultants to the background screening industry. Listen as they discuss what they are seeing in the background screening industry since the COVID19 crisis and what they see in both the short and long-term. 

Barry Nixon's Take on the Confluence of Workplace Violence and Continuous Criminal Monitoring

May 14, 2020 18:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB

SJV Data Solutions' Scott Vanek and Vince Brodt joined Nick Fishman for a special interview with Barry Nixon from PreEmployment Directory to discuss his expert opinions, insights and recommendations on background screening issues related to how an increase of domestics violence during the COVID-19 crisis foreshadows a rise in workplace violence incidents. He also discussed how Continuous Criminal Monitoring might tip off employers that they might have a problem before it occurs.

Courts Are Reopening: How to Manage Expectations

May 06, 2020 17:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

Join SJV's panel of experts Bill Wilder, Chief Operating Officer, Nick Kelland, Chief Technology Officer and Vince Brodt, Vice President of Client Experience for a lively discussion on what background screening companies need to know now that many U.S. courts are reopening and what they can do to manage end-user expectations. 

Why COVID-19 Crisis Accelerates Adoption for Continuous Criminal Monitoring

April 27, 2020 19:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB

SJV Data Solutions' Nick Fishman, Scott Vanek and Vince Brodt sat down with Brian Kelly, VP of Marketing and Business Development at Appriss Insights and Michelle Leblond, EVP of Compliance and Privacy at PlusOne Solutions and Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) Chair-Elect to discuss the positive impact Continuous Criminal Monitoring has for the background screening industry and why adoption could surge post-COVID-19. 

COVID-19 Financial Models, When to Re-Screen Laid Off Employees and Medical Sanctions Screening

April 20, 2020 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MB

SJV Data Solutions' Vince Brodt and Nick Fishman sat down with background screening expert, Kim Kerr, formerly head of security at the Salt Lake City Olympics and founder of Typhoon Data to discuss how background screening companies continue to process background checks despite the obstacles COVID-19 has presented. Topics include when employers should consider re-screening laid-off or furloughed employees, medical compliance screening and an Interested financial model he built to forecast CO...

COVID-19: Alternate Methods for Processing Criminal Background Checks, Compliance and Early Prison Release

April 09, 2020 13:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

SJV Data Solutions' Scott Vanek, Vince Brodt and Nick Fishman sat down with Bob Capwell, Chief Knowledge Officer at EBI and Sean O' Donnell, Vice President of Operations at DISA to discuss how background screening companies continue to process background checks despite the obstacles COVID-19 has presented. Topics include alternate methods for conducting criminal background checks, changes in the compliance landscape and the impact early prison release programs could have on employers.

SJV Discusses COVID-19 and Its Effect on Background Screening Companies

March 31, 2020 20:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

Nick Fishman sat down with SJV’s President and CEO Scott Vanek and Vince Brodt, Vice President of Client Experience to discuss the COVID-19 crisis, the impact it is having on the background screening community and their advice on how background screening companies can ride out the storm.