Media
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PBSA in the News
June 04, 2026
The New Nervous System of Hiring: Why Background Screening Must Evolve Beyond the Check
May 08, 2026
Criminal record checks: Look past past offences
May 6, 2026
When Reputation Becomes Operational: Lessons from the Mandelson Vetting Scandal
May 1, 2026
What UK and US can learn from each other on background screening – over the pond perspective
April 13, 2026
PBSA Launches Accreditation Programme Across the UK and Europe to Elevate Screening Standards
March 12, 2026
Beyond the CV: Why Conflict of Interest Screening Matters More Than Ever in Financial Services
February 16, 2026
Vetting and Politics
February 13, 2026
Doctor suspended for faking work history and hiding convictions
February 12, 2026
The importance of screening subcontractors – not just employees
February 11, 2026
Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) Announces New Board Leadership and Committee Appointments
January 5, 2026
What 2026 means for workforce screening
November 18, 2024
California's Background Check Limits Are Impeding Hiring
July 06, 2024
Need a background check in California? Changes at the courts are causing long waits
February 06, 2023
Rejected: Twin’s case of mistaken identity highlights impact of background check errors
February 23, 2022
SHRM article "Know Before You Hire: Employment-Screening Trends in 2022" by Roy Maurer featuring PBSA Executive Director Melissa Sorenson
July 27, 2021
Recruiter article "PROFILE: KEITH ROSSER - MAKING THE WORLD OF WORK SAFER" by Staff featuring Keith Rosser, PBSA Europe Council Leadership
July 14, 2021
ESR article "Background Check Expert Explains Problems with Michigan DOB Redaction" by Thomas Ahearn
Press Releases
May 06, 2026
Professional Background Screening Association Announces 2026-27 Secretary/Treasurer
October 17, 2023
Professional Background Screening Association Announces 2023-24 Secretary/Treasurer
September 19, 2022
Professional Background Screening Association Announces 2022-23 Secretary/Treasurer
May 17, 2022
PBSA Europe Council Holds In-person Annual 2022 Conference on The Future of Employment Screening
November 12, 2021
PBSA and Coalition letter of support of Michagan House Bill 5368
September 14, 2021
Professional Background Screening Association Announces 2021-22 Secretary/Treasurer
July 16, 2021
PBSA along with CDIA submit amicus letter with CA Supreme Court regarding DOB redaction
