August 2026 Newsletter

August 2026 Newsletter

Building Safer Workplaces Together

August 10 through 16 is Safe + Sound Week, a nationwide initiative promoting workplace safety and health.

 

A safer workplace starts with informed hiring decisions. Private Eyes provides reliable background screening, verification, and investigative services to help organizations reduce risk and protect their teams.

Together, we can build safer, stronger workplaces all year long.

 

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

 

Stay safe and healthy,

Sandra James

P.S. Check out my new book! It’s an Amazon Best Seller!

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Sandra James

News and Important Announcements

It’s Your Party by Margaret Chiavini

After nearly two years of writing, Margaret Chiavini is celebrating the completion of It’s Your Party: Design a Celebration of Life (and a Life Worth Celebrating). This thoughtful new book invites readers to consider both how we honor a life and how we create one worth celebrating. Now available for preorder on Amazon and shipping in October, every early order helps Margaret build momentum toward her bestseller goal.

Preorder It’s Your Party on Amazon

Industry News

What Happens When Candidates Overuse AI — and What Recruiters Can Do

As more candidates use AI to tailor resumes and applications, employers may face new challenges verifying real qualifications, experience, and job fit. The article highlights why stronger screening, interviews, and credential verification are important for reducing hiring risk and making confident hiring decisions.

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What Are Some Common Types of Fraud and Scams?

The CFPB outlines common fraud and scam warning signs, including impersonation scams, credit repair scams, mortgage-related scams, check fraud, and payment fraud. For lenders and financial organizations, the resource reinforces the importance of fraud awareness, strong documentation, and reliable verification practices.

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Read the Latest Blogs

Human resources professional reviewing employment documents as part of a comprehensive employment background check process.

Employment Background Check: The Complete Guide for Employers (2026)

 

From criminal history and identity verification to compliance and provider selection, this guide explains the key elements of an effective background screening program. Learn how thoughtful screening can reduce risk, support fair hiring, and help create a safer workplace.

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Loan officer reviewing income verification documents with applicants to support accurate and timely lending decisions.

Income Verification for Lenders: Best Practices to Reduce Risk and Speed Up Loan Decisions

Income verification plays a critical role in reducing fraud and improving underwriting decisions. This article explores reliable data sources, employment verification, tax transcripts, fraud controls, and practical ways lenders can balance speed with thorough due diligence.

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