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PBSA in the News
- July 6, 2026
- Social Media Screening Isn't About Catching Candidates Out
- Written by: Sally Lacoste; 'Whether someone is applying for public office, entering the workforce or pursuing a senior leadership role, their online presence increasingly forms part of the wider picture employers consider. But as social media screening becomes more common, we must be careful not to create the impression that employers are simply searching for reasons to reject candidates.'
- June 18, 2026
- Why young people should worry about their digital footprint
- News Article by School Management Plus: Preparing students for online scrutiny is the employability challenge facing education, writes Susie Thomson
- June 8, 2026
- Why Digital Identity Will Shape the Future of Workforce Screening
- HR Gazette news article by Melissa Sorenson: From Compliance to Confidence
- June 5, 2026
- The New Nervous System of Hiring: Why Background Screening Must Evolve Beyond the Check
- An important reality check on the future of hiring fraud, identity deception and the rapidly evolving role of background screening.
- May 11, 2026
- Criminal record checks: Look past past offences
- HRMagazine News Article: Rob Allinson, 08 May 2026. Employers lack confidence in how to use criminal record information. But HR can help.
- May 7, 2026
- When Reputation Becomes Operational: Lessons from the Mandelson Vetting Scandal
- May 6, 2026 -An article by Susie Thomson: Reputation is no longer a peripheral concern; it is an operational risk that organisations must actively manage.
- May 6, 2026
- Professional Background Screening Association Announces 2026-27 Secretary/Treasurer
- PBSA announces their 2026-2027 Secretary/Treasurer, Kellie O'Shea
- May 1, 2026
- What UK and US can learn from each other on background screening: Over the pond perspective
- News article from HR Director, by Susie Thomson
- April 23, 2026
- The backlash against AI hiring should be a warning sign for employers
- April 23, 2026 news article in People Management, written by Melissa Soreneson.
- April 13, 2026
- PBSA Launches Accreditation Programme Across the UK and Europe to Elevate Screening Standards
- The Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) has announced the rollout of its internationally recognised Accreditation Programme in the UK and Europe, marking a significant milestone in its mission to advance excellence across the screening profession ...
- April 10, 2026
- Member Advisory: Virginia State Police
- VIRGINIA LAUNCHES BUSINESS SCREENING SERVICES SEAL ORDER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM
- February 26, 2026
- Arroyo Decision
- CONNECTICUT FAIR HOUSING CENTER AND CARMEN ARROYO v. CORELOGIC RENTAL PROPERTY SOLUTIONS, LLC,
Press Releases
- June 18, 2026
- Why young people should worry about their digital footprint
- News Article by School Management Plus: Preparing students for online scrutiny is the employability challenge facing education, writes Susie Thomson
- June 5, 2026
- The New Nervous System of Hiring: Why Background Screening Must Evolve Beyond the Check
- An important reality check on the future of hiring fraud, identity deception and the rapidly evolving role of background screening.
- May 7, 2026
- When Reputation Becomes Operational: Lessons from the Mandelson Vetting Scandal
- May 6, 2026 -An article by Susie Thomson: Reputation is no longer a peripheral concern; it is an operational risk that organisations must actively manage.
- May 6, 2026
- Professional Background Screening Association Announces 2026-27 Secretary/Treasurer
- PBSA announces their 2026-2027 Secretary/Treasurer, Kellie O'Shea
- May 1, 2026
- What UK and US can learn from each other on background screening: Over the pond perspective
- News article from HR Director, by Susie Thomson
- April 13, 2026
- PBSA Launches Accreditation Programme Across the UK and Europe to Elevate Screening Standards
- The Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) has announced the rollout of its internationally recognised Accreditation Programme in the UK and Europe, marking a significant milestone in its mission to advance excellence across the screening profession ...
- April 10, 2026
- Member Advisory: Virginia State Police
- VIRGINIA LAUNCHES BUSINESS SCREENING SERVICES SEAL ORDER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM
- October 17, 2023
- PBSA Announces 2023-24 Secretary/Treasurer
- PBSA Announces 2023-24 Secretary/Treasurer, Board of Directors, and Council Leadership
