HPI Industry Insights

Discover what is needed, the process and legal requirements for a vulnerable sector check for children’s aid society applicants. Explore who needs one, why and how it's done.

Discover what Canadians’ past employers can legally provide when it comes to negative references. Know what to expect, your rights & see an HR template.

Learn how background screening helps protect Canadian hockey players. Ensure a safer team and peace of mind for players, parents & organizations!

Traditional background checks miss digital risks. Learn how Canadian HR teams use social media screening to hire smarter and protect their reputation.

Learn how employment background checks work in Canada, what’s included, and how your company can run compliant checks quickly.

Discover the benefits of outsourcing background checks. Reduce HR admin, improve compliance, and speed up hiring with third-party screening solutions. Learn why it’s a smart move for growing businesses.

Navigate Ontario's 2025 criminal record check updates for employers. Learn about legal requirements, types of checks, and best practices for compliance.

Protect your company with ethical social media screening. Learn about legal risks, best practices, and how to safeguard your reputation.

Learn how to detect and prevent employment verification fraud with Hire Performance. Protect your company from legal risks and negligent hiring.

Finding and addressing fake references can save your business time and money by preventing hiring mistakes. Learn how fake references can negatively affect your business, how to recognize an imposter reference, and what to do when you find one.

Navigating background checks in the gig economy? Learn best practices for screening independent contractors in Canada while staying compliant with privacy laws.

Don't let a bad hire cost you! Understand negligent hiring lawsuits in Canada and discover how background checks can safeguard your company from financial and reputational damage.

Reduce hiring risk and build a strong team with comprehensive pre-employment screening in Canada. Learn about criminal checks, employment verification, and more to make informed hiring decisions.

Reduce hiring costs & enhance candidate accountability with Hire Performance's new Candidate-Pay feature. Seamlessly integrated with eScreener. Learn more!

How can you go about moving to a new background check provider? Let’s break down why it’s worth considering, then dive into how to transition from your current provider to your new partner.

The short answer is yes… but the regulations vary based on the specific type of background check. You must know the legal requirements and your responsibilities in meeting them as a business.

Finding your next job involves more than just a resume and interview. Depending on the role, potential employers may conduct a social media screening before extending a job offer. Let’s break down the best practices for using your social media accounts without risking future or current employment.

Fair chance hiring aims to create a more level playing field for those with a past criminal record. Promoting this campaign relies on giving employers the right knowledge and best practices to help break down unfair barriers to employment. HRPA is working to equip employers with the right information and procedures to expand fair chance hiring throughout Canada.

Conducting a criminal record check is often carried out when a new employee is brought onto the team. However, reverifying these checks throughout an individual's employment is often necessary to keep your workforce safe, stay compliant, and maintain accurate employee records. Read on to learn more about how the Hire Performance’s app makes these checks easy to maintain and update.