When Background Checks Go Wrong: Getting What You Expected

When Background Checks Go Wrong: Getting What You Expected

Ann Beecher

Director of Consulting Services

Published Date

May 5, 2025

In today’s fast-paced business world, hiring decisions impact everything from team dynamics to your bottom line to your company’s reputation. Just like ordering from a restaurant menu or shopping online, the background screening process should deliver exactly what you expect—no surprises, no disappointments.

We've all experienced consumer letdowns: the menu photos showed a juicy steak, but what arrived was tough and overcooked.

Or that “perfect” sweater from an online retailer turned out three sizes too small despite ordering your usual size.

Your hiring process deserves better than these common consumer disappointments. When you request a background check, you need accurate, comprehensive information delivered on time—every time.

Employers shouldn’t presume to know what they are getting.I’ve talked to a lot of folks who thought that for $5.50 they were getting courthouse searches, federal courts, and a nationwide super search only to find out it was a database full of holes and outdated information.

Cutting Edge Background is designed with transparency and reliability at our core. We pride ourselves on:

  • Clear, upfront reporting standards
  • Consistent, thorough verification processes
  • Timely delivery without unexpected delays
  • Results you can trust to make informed decisions

Cutting Edge Background will never leave you questioning what you really received. Partner with a service that delivers exactly what you expect, helping you build a workforce as advertised—no surprises included.

Want more information or a free consultation on your own processes? Call us at (612) 743-0240, or email Support@CEBackgroundChecks.com.