May 2026 Newsletter

May 2026 Newsletter

A Fresh Start This May

May arrives with a sense of momentum and renewal, bringing longer days, warmer energy, and a natural push toward progress. It’s a month that encourages reflection on what’s been accomplished so far, while also creating space to refocus and move forward with clarity.

As we settle into the month, we look forward to continuing meaningful work, strengthening connections, and embracing the opportunities ahead with intention and purpose.

As always, please reach out to our team with any questions.

Stay safe and healthy,

Sandra James

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Sandra James

News and Important Announcements

Introducing Continuous Monitoring Services

Stay ahead of risk with our newly enhanced Continuous Monitoring Suite, designed to protect your organization after the initial background check. This always-on service includes Criminal Continuous Monitoring, which alerts you to new arrests or charges in near real time; MVR Monitoring, which keeps you informed on license status changes, violations, suspensions, and DUI events; and Healthcare Sanction & Medical Licensing Monitoring, covering OIG, SAM, state Medicaid exclusions, and multi-state medical license status changes.

These tools provide proactive insight into workforce risk, ensuring compliance and safeguarding your organization every day, not just during hiring.

New I-9 & E-Verify Integration

Our I-9 & E-Verify integration simplifies employment verification with digital workflows, real-time validation, automated error detection, secure storage, and direct E-Verify submission for faster, more compliant onboarding.

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Strengthened Security Through Our Partnership with Trusona

In partnership with Trusona, we now offer passwordless authentication that helps prevent phishing, credential theft, and other cyber threats while delivering a more secure and seamless login experience.

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Where Fashion, Film & Women in Business Converge

Private Eyes attended the exclusive The Devil Wears Prada 2 premiere with WBEC Pacific and J.P. Morgan, joining a powerful space where fashion, film, and women in business come together. This moment reflects shared values of creativity, leadership, and innovation across industries.

Industry News

By 2028, 1 in 4 candidate profiles will be fake, Gartner predicts.

HR Dive reports that many employers are encountering fake credentials, deepfake applicants, and identity fraud during hiring, increasing the need for stronger verification systems.

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HSBC has reviewed lending policies after $400 million fraud hit, chairman says

HSBC is reviewing its lending policies after a $400 million fraud-related provision exposed weaknesses in its loan approval and credit processes. The move highlights growing pressure on global lenders to strengthen underwriting, borrower verification, and fraud detection.

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Read the Latest Blogs

Professional hiring manager interviewing job candidate in modern office

HR Hiring Trends in 2026: What Employers Need to Know to Stay Competitive

HR hiring trends in 2026 are being shaped by AI-driven recruiting, stricter compliance requirements, remote hiring challenges, and a growing focus on identity verification and skills-based hiring. Employers are prioritizing faster, smarter, and more secure hiring processes while balancing automation with fairness, transparency, and candidate experience.

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SSA-89 Verification for Lenders: What You Need to Know

SSA-89 verification helps lenders confirm a borrower’s identity by matching Social Security information with official records, helping reduce fraud risks and support secure lending decisions.

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