Behind the Screens: Conversations with Background Screening Pros hosted by Les Rosen
Behind the Screens: Conversations with Background Screening Pros hosted by Les Rosen
Podcast Description
"Behind the Screens" is a podcast that brings you up close and personal with the people in the background screening industry. Hosted by Les Rosen, each episode features in-depth, human-interest interviews with a diverse range of guests—including business executives, employees with extensive screening experience, vendors who serve the industry, and legal and compliance experts. These conversations dive into the personal stories and insights of those who know the industry best, offering a fresh perspective on the people driving background screening. Whether you are part of the industry or just curious, "Behind the Screens" delivers authentic, non-marketing-focused stories from the world of background checks.Your host: Les Rosen is an Attorney, former owner of a screening firm, the chair of the steering committee that founded PBSA and the first co-chair of PBSA, as well as author of the "Safe Hiring Manual," and frequent presenter nationwide.For more information, see: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesterrosen/ CONTACT US!Send comments, feedback, suggestions for future guests or sponsorship information to:[email protected] Sponsor: https://preemploymentdirectory.com/ , publisher of the Background Buzz!
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on diverse topics within the background screening industry, such as compliance, technology, industry transformations, and personal growth. Episodes include insights from business executives like 'Katie Hartley discussing leadership and regulatory challenges' and 'Fred Giles on second-chance hiring and industry growth,' providing concrete examples of industry relevance and passion.
“Behind the Screens” is a podcast that brings you up close and personal with the people in the background screening industry. Hosted by Les Rosen, each episode features in-depth, human-interest interviews with a diverse range of guests—including business executives, employees with extensive screening experience, vendors who serve the industry, and legal and compliance experts.
These conversations dive into the personal stories and insights of those who know the industry best, offering a fresh perspective on the people driving background screening. Whether you are part of the industry or just curious, “Behind the Screens” delivers authentic, non-marketing-focused stories from the world of background checks.
Your host: Les Rosen is an Attorney, former owner of a screening firm, the chair of the steering committee that founded PBSA and the first co-chair of PBSA, as well as author of the “Safe Hiring Manual,” and frequent presenter nationwide.
According to attorney and industry veteran Vince Pascarella, “For those of you who don’t know, Les Rosen was the chief architect of the PBSA predecessor NAPBS, and its first Chair and unofficial Executive Director. Simply put, no Les Rosen then, no PBSA today.”
For more information, see: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesterrosen/
CONTACT US!
Send comments, feedback, suggestions for future guests or sponsorship information to:
Platinum Sponsor: https://preemploymentdirectory.com/ , publisher of the Background Buzz!
What if the very foundations of background screening—the databases, the processes, the standards—were shaped by someone who once started out answering phones as a young mom just trying to make it work? That’s the story of Catherine Aldrich Brame. From building the first national criminal databases at CDB Infotech, to scaling Accurate and HireRight, to co-founding Five Diamond Screening, Cath has been at the heart of every major leap in our industry. She’s also one of the original board members of PBSA, guiding accreditation that still defines us today. Cath’s journey proves that resilience, vision, and a relentless work ethic don’t just build careers—they build industries.
Pro Conversation You don’t want to miss!
1. From Customer Service Rep to Industry Builder
2. Scaling Accurate and HireRight: Lessons in Growth
3. Building Five Diamond Screening & Shaping Accreditation
4. Leadership, Mentorship, and Service Beyond Screening
Catherine’s story reminds us that leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about impact. From her first role answering phones to shaping accreditation and mentoring leaders, she has proven that one person can truly help build an industry. Her story is a blueprint for resilience, innovation, and service.
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This podcast is sponsored by:
The Preemploymentdirectory, publisher of the Background Buzz! https://preemploymentdirectory.com/
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