How Screening Leaders Are Positioning for 2026
by [Admin](/content/author/designabigaildean-org/ "Posts by Admin"/index.html) | Dec 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
The background screening industry is moving through one of the fastest periods of change that we have seen in years. Workflows that felt stable two years ago now face new pressures from rising volume, shifting regulations and tighter client expectations. With 2026 on...
When Criminal Records Hide Exploitation: What CRAs Need to Know
by [seth@sasdataretrieval.com](/content/author/sethsasdataretrieval-com/ "Posts by seth@sasdataretrieval.com"/index.html) | Aug 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
Human trafficking is the exploitation of a person for labor, services, or commercial sex through force, fraud, or coercion. Just two weeks into August 2025, we have already seen disturbing cases across the United States: in Michigan, an Oakland County man was charged...
What 100 Years of Background Checks Teach Us About Smarter Hiring
by [seth@sasdataretrieval.com](/content/author/sethsasdataretrieval-com/ "Posts by seth@sasdataretrieval.com"/index.html) | Jun 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
Background checks have become a cornerstone of modern hiring, but their origins trace back more than a century. Initially developed to safeguard workplaces and reduce risk, they have evolved alongside shifts in legislation, technology, and social values. As we reflect...
Take Control of Complex Criminal Checks – Why Smart Teams Partner with Experts
by [seth@sasdataretrieval.com](/content/author/sethsasdataretrieval-com/ "Posts by seth@sasdataretrieval.com"/index.html) | Apr 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
In today’s digital age, it’s easier than ever to access information with just a few clicks. Public records, including criminal histories, have increasingly become available online or remotely through court clerks. For businesses managing their own hiring...
A Decade of SAS Data Retrieval: Celebrating 10 Years of Growth, Resilience, and Innovation
by [Admin](/content/author/designabigaildean-org/ "Posts by Admin"/index.html) | Feb 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
On Sunday, February 16th, SAS Data Retrieval marked a monumental milestone—our 10-year anniversary of providing background screening services. A decade ago, SAS was just a dream, a one-man operation built on a leap of faith that would change the course of our future.