SJV Data Solutions Podcast

InformData Risk Solutions is here! Jeff Anop, InformData's Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), joins this episode to introduce InformData Risk Solutions, the latest addition to the Inform family of brands. Tune in to hear directly from Jeff all about who InformData Risk is: its vision, goals, and the value it brings. We're excited to share how our Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) data and exceptional customer service can help our customers make informed trust and safety decisions and mitigate risk with ease.Join us and feel free to reach out or visit informdatarisk.com to learn more.

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 benefit. If you want to learn more, contact us at www.informdata.com.

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 traditional expectations and makes a difference in people's lives.

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 helpful tips that can be used for other events!

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 Consumer Reporting Agencies (CRAs) and background screening companies can configure unique, specific filters based on their customers' varying needs.

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 successful implementation of Direct-Source Data in Arizona. She will share the remarkable improvements in turnaround times and talk about her recent court scouting trip in the state. Join us!

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.

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 business better - a simplified structure for greater consistency, accuracy and scalability, with a partner you can trust.

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!

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.

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.

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 is looking forward to solving. 

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 us apart.  Are you worried that outsourcing means you have to give up control? We've got you covered.

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 When Conducting Criminal Background Checks in Cook County, Illinois".  In the previous podcast, it was announced that InformData worked with the local Cook County government to nearly double the number of terminals as part of its commitment to make people-data equitably accessible to all. At the time of the podcast in May, there were just 37 terminals available. In this episode, we discuss updates on the number of terminals that are now available in Cook IL, as well as an internal update on InformData's progress, including incredible turnaround time improvements.

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 employers can avoid being duped.

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!

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 observed, and what InformData plans to do about it.

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 until you hear about the significantly decreased turnaround times.

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, our Director of Continuous Improvement, to learn more about the department's functions, goals and initiatives, and the role they play in improving our client's experience.

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 InformData is a partner you can trust. 

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?

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 all, InformData, together with the local Cook County government are nearly doubling the number of terminals. In the coming weeks, at least 30 additional terminals will be added and made accessible to all! Join InformData Chief Legal Officer, Vince Pascarella, Executive Vice President of Sales, Vince Brodt and Director of Operations, Wade Hudson as they discuss this exciting new development for background screening companies and CRAs.

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 screening should be more attractive to those who conduct employment background checks in short order.

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 checks if they have nothing to but a name to ensure that the record they've found actually belongs to the individual that is screened? Tune in now to find out more.

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. 

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.

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 customers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 experts including Scott Vanek, CEO, Bill Wilder, COO, Vince Brodt, VP of Client Experience and Matt Hodges, Director of research to learn about New Jersey's remote PROMIS/Gavel system and how CRAs can get back to business as usual.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 COVID-19 impact.

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.

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.