Don't Let One Bad Hire Cost You Everything

The average cost of a bad hire is $15,000 – but the damage to your reputation could be irreparable. Get peace of mind with Minnesota's most trusted background screening partner.

Trusted Background Screening Since 1996

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25+

Years Experience
Professional background screening expertise
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98.8%

Accuracy Rate
Thorough verification process
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3.5K

County Courts
Nationwide coverage network

The Hidden Risks in Your Hiring Process

Critical Hiring Risks Every Business Must Address

Protect your business from the hidden dangers in today's hiring landscape:

Ticking Time Bombs

One overlooked compliance requirement could trigger a devastating lawsuit. Background check laws are a continually changing landscape.

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Wolves in Sheep's Clothing

Professional fraudsters know how to game basic background checks. Without advanced screening, you're gambling with your business's future.

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Hidden Time Thieves

We are ardent about working first in, first out. All our clients are on an even playing field, we don't favor one customer's work over another's.

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Protect Your Restaurant

Minimize Risks, Maximize Success – Avoid common pitfalls in restaurant staffing with thorough screening and better hiring practices.

Anger Management

Missing a candidate's food safety violations or hygiene-related incidents could put your customers at risk. One bad hire could destroy your restaurant's reputation overnight.

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Cash Handling Risk

With daily cash transactions, inadequate screening of employees could lead to theft or fraud. Basic background checks often miss financial red flags.

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High Turnover Trap

Rush hiring to fill positions quickly leads to poor fits and endless rehiring cycles. Every bad hire costs restaurants an average of $5,864 in training and replacement costs.

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Hire with Confidence, Scale with Ease

Balance speed, compliance, and reliability to protect your business and secure every placement.

Speed vs. Safety

Rushing background checks to meet urgent placement deadlines puts both you and your clients at risk. One bad placement could cost you your biggest accounts.

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Meeting Client’s Requirements

Can your background screener meet your client’s requirements for the background check? Technical jobs can lead to in-depth, total picture background checks.

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Verification Bottlenecks

A common question from clients: Why is the background check taking so long?There are a myriad of answers, and here are the most common—and most are things that Cutting Edge Background has overcome.

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Your trusted partner in Background Screening

For over 25 years, we've helped Minnesota businesses make confident hiring decisions. We understand the challenges you face because we've guided hundreds of companies through the same process.

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New Mexico License #2797
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FCRA Certified & Compliant

25+ Years Industry Experience

Ann Beecher
Business People

Advanced Technology

The state-of-the-art web-based system used by Cutting Edge Background Investigations gives you the flexibility to work wherever and whenever you have an internet connection. Via your username and password, you have 24/7 access online for:

Easy online ordering

Secure online retrieval of orders

Bulk uploading for large orders

Integrated with over 45 applicant tracking systems

Our Process

Your path to protected hiring

01

Free Risk Assessment

In just 15 minutes, we’ll identify the dangerous gaps in your current screening process – before they become costly problems.

02

Custom Protection Plan

Get a battle-tested screening system tailored to your industry’s specific risks and compliance requirements.

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Peace of Mind

Sleep easy knowing every hire is thoroughly vetted by Minnesota’s most trusted screening experts.

The True Cost of "Saving Money" on Background Checks

Financial Risk
  • $15,000+ average cost per bad hire

  • Potential legal fees from negligent hiring claims

  • Lost productivity and training costs

Business Risk
  • Damage to company reputation

  • Workplace safety concerns

  • Employee morale issues

The Hidden Liability Checklist:
7 Background Check Blind Spots That Could Cost You Everything

Your business is one hire away from disaster. Protect yourself with our comprehensive guide revealing:

The ONE document most employers forget to verify (that courts check first)

3 "safe" interview questions that actually violate federal law

Minnesota's latest "Ban the Box" requirements for 2024

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"I have been working with Ann from Cutting Edge backgrounds for many years and am consistently amazed at the professionalism and outstanding service she provides during every interaction. "
Danielle Gutierrez
HR Manager
"The caliber of our employees is of ultimate importance to Elysian Construction, that’s why we trust Cutting Edge Background with our pre-employment screenings. Their results are fast and accurate, the customer service is top-notch, and they are always available when we need them. I highly recommend them."
Grant Backes
HR Director of Elysian Construction in Minneapolis/St. Paul
"FAST & RELIABLE! We don’t ever have to play the waiting game. Reports are turned around quickly. But most importantly Ann is very professional and goes above and beyond to meet our needs, including immediate results for our last minute urgent requests. "
Erica Pacheco
Office Manager & HR Representative /Pettigrew & Associates
"I have worked with Cutting Edge for over 21 years. Ann and her staff have rescued us from many potentially bad hires, from people with misdemeanors to multiple felonies across the country. We have been spared time, money and a lot of headaches."
Gavin Gillette
Executive Vice President Administration/First Financial Credit Union

Stop Gambling With Your Business's Future

Get your free risk assessment today and discover how to protect everything you've built.