﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>Press Releases </title><link>http://www.verifiedcredentials.com</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 11:02:03 GMT</pubDate><description /><lastBuildDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 02:20:43 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title>Verified Credentials Launches New Look and Website ›</title><link>http://www.verifiedcredentials.com/verified-credentials-launches-new-look-and-website</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 May 2011 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Verified Credentials, Inc.</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>Lakeville, Minn. – (May 30 2011) – Verified Credentials, Inc., leader in background screening solutions, today announces the launch of their rebrand and new website (www.verifiedcredentials.com). The new brand incorporates a fresh look, logo, marketing collateral and website designed to attract target audiences of individuals and organizations.<br />
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The simplified website offers its visitors and thousands of Verified Credentials customer’s access to better organized and more detailed information about background checks. The new improvements revealed today include:</p>
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<p>&nbsp;- Improved Navigation: Web pages are consistent, organized and intuitive, clearly pointing visitors to the solutions and information they are looking for.</p>
<p>&nbsp;- Fresh Look &amp; Feel: A new logo and tagline combined with enhanced graphics and unique icons provide an improved user experience.</p>
<p>&nbsp;- New Features: An expanded selection of <a href="http://www.verifiedcredentials.com/resource-overview" target="_self" title="Review background screening laws and access required forms">resources </a>on the website include <a title="We service leading organizations in almost every field.  Click Here To Learn More.." target="_self" href="http://www.verifiedcredentials.com/solutions-by-industry">industry specific solutions</a>, <a title="Have a question about how background schreening? You’ve come to the right place. Click Here To Review Our List of FAQ's." target="_self" href="http://www.verifiedcredentials.com/faq-overview">FAQ’s</a> for individuals and organizations, <a title="Read how organizations have improved their background scnreening processes with our help.." target="_self" href="h/case-studies">case studies</a> and more.
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<p>“The new brand gives us a fresh look that is authentic to our company’s identity and reputation,” said Keith Deanes, Sr. V.P. of Marketing. “As we continue to explore new markets and develop unique background screening solutions, our new look and website will help keep our customers and target audience informed and organized.” <br />
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The redesigned website will continue to evolve over the coming months, creating an even more seamless user experience for Verified Credentials clients and website visitors. Visit Verified Credentials’ new website at www.verifiedcredentials.com. <br />
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<strong>About Verified Credentials</strong><br />
The leader in background screening since 1984, Verified Credentials delivers background screening services with industry-leading speed and accuracy, combined with unparalleled customer service. With over 27 years of experience and knowledge in background screening and more than 50 products and services available, Verified Credentials offers streamlined solutions that save time and money as well as bring peace of mind in selecting the right people. For more information on Verified Credentials, visit www.verifiedcredentials.com or call 800.473.4934. </p>]]></description><guid>http://www.verifiedcredentials.com/verified-credentials-launches-new-look-and-website</guid></item><item><title>VA Hospital Shared Services Corp. Selects Verified as its Background Screening Provider ›</title><link>http://www.verifiedcredentials.com/va-hospital-shared-services-corp-selects-verified-as-its-background-screening-provider</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Verified Credentials</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>Verified Credentials, Inc., the leader in background screening for more than 25 years, announced today that it was chosen as the exclusively endorsed provider of background screening solutions by Virginia Hospital Shared Services Corporation (VHHA Services) for Virginia hospitals and health systems. Serving over 700 health care organizations and 900 health science education programs nationwide, Verified Credentials’ experience and knowledge of the challenges in health care staffing will offer Virginia Hospital &amp; Healthcare Association (VHHA) members with time-saving, robust background screening solutions that can be tailored to meet the unique needs of each organization. Verified Credentials is also exclusively endorsed by the Tennessee Hospital Association, and has served its members since 2001.</p>
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<p>"VHHA Services is committed to providing cost effective resources to VHHA members that best meet the rigorous demands of today's hospital and health care environments," said David Jenkins, Vice President of VHHA Services. "Verified Credentials clearly demonstrated that they understand the background screening issues facing health care providers and are deeply committed to delivering quality services. We look forward to working with Verified Credentials to promote background screening solutions to enhance patient and workforce safety, and to enable our member’s organizations to operate more effectively and efficiently."</p>
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<p>“Verified Credentials is honored to be exclusively endorsed by VHHA Services. This valued and respected endorsement further underscores our ongoing commitment to meeting and exceeding the unique background screening needs of health care organizations”, said Chad Ross, President of Verified Credentials, Inc. “We look forward to providing VHHA members access to our comprehensive background screening services to assist them in building and maintaining dependable and safe environments.”</p>
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<p><strong>About Verified Credentials</strong></p>
<p>Trusted for more than 25 years by thousands of leading companies and organizations nationwide, Verified Credentials is the recognized leader in background screening. Verified Credentials delivers background screening services with industry leading speed and accuracy, combined with unparalleled customer service to assist organizations in building and maintaining a dependable and safe workforce. Verified Credentials’ experience and knowledge of the challenges in staffing provides organizations with time-saving, robust background screening solutions that can be tailored to meet the unique needs of each organization. For more information, call 800.473.4934.</p>
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<p><strong>About Virginia Hospital Shared Services Corporation (VHHA Services)</strong></p>
<p>Virginia Hospital Shared Services Corporation (VHHA Services) was founded by the Virginia Hospital &amp; Healthcare Association to deliver an array of products and resources to help Virginia hospitals and health systems strengthen their clinical, financial and operational performance. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.vhhaservices.com" target="_blank">www.vhhaservices.com</a>.</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.verifiedcredentials.com/va-hospital-shared-services-corp-selects-verified-as-its-background-screening-provider</guid></item><item><title>Verified Credentials Releases Consent-Based Social Security Number Verification ›</title><link>http://www.verifiedcredentials.com/verified-credentials-releases-consent-based-social-security-number-verification</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Verified Credentials</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>Verified Credentials, Inc., the leader in value-driven background screening solutions, today announces the release of the Consent-Based SSN Verification (CBSV) as an authorized vendor of the Social Security Administration service.</p>
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<p>Verified Credentials’ CBSV gives employers the opportunity to match social security numbers, names and date of birth information directly with data in the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) records. CBSV is seamlessly integrated within the online background screening system, allowing Verified Credentials' clients to place an order and get results rapidly. Time-saving features of this new verification include:</p>
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<p>-- Valid, Invalid and Deceased results delivered within minutes</p>
<p>-- Required release form can be completed within our online system</p>
<p>-- Pre-employment search prevents E-Verify no match letters during post hire</p>
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<p>“The CBSV service will round out our selection of Social Security searches, giving our clients the ability to verify their candidate’s SSN’s directly with the SSA source,” said Keith Deanes, Senior Vice President of Sales &amp; Marketing. “With limited registration available for the SSA’s service, we are proud to be able to provide this reliable verification.”</p>
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<p>For more information about the CBSV, contact Verified Credentials at sales@verifiedcredentials.com or 800.473.4934.</p>
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<p><strong>About Verified Credentials</strong></p>
<p>The leader in background screening since 1984, Verified Credentials delivers background screening services with industry-leading speed and accuracy, combined with unparalleled customer service. With over 25 years of experience and knowledge in background screening and more than 50 products and services available, Verified Credentials offers streamlined solutions that save time and money as well as bring peace of mind in selecting the right people. For more information on Verified Credentials, call 800.473.4934.</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.verifiedcredentials.com/verified-credentials-releases-consent-based-social-security-number-verification</guid></item><item><title>Verified Credentials Introduces New Electronic I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification ›</title><link>http://www.verifiedcredentials.com/verified-credentials-introduces-new-electronic-i-9-employment-eligibility-verification</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Verified Credentials</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>Verified Credentials, Inc., the leader in background screening since 1984, announced today the nationwide availability of their web-based Electronic I-9 Verification solution, enabling employers to verify the work eligibility of newly hired employees through the U.S. government’s E-Verify system.</p>
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<p>E-Verify is an online system that provides access to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) databases to registered participants. As a Certified Designated Agent for E-Verify, Verified Credentials can now submit queries to DHS and SSA government databases and compare the information with an employee’s I-9 form, including Social Security number, work visa authorization, I-94 arrival and departure numbers, and immigration “A” number.</p>
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<p>Verified Credentials’ new Electronic I-9 Verification provides employers with an easier, more efficient way to electronically administer post-hire employment eligibility verifications within Verified Credentials’ proprietary, web-based background screening solution.</p>
<p>Verified Credentials simplifies I-9 management for employers through:</p>
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<p>-- An easy, streamlined online submission process.</p>
<p>-- Email notices and instructions when follow-up action is required by the employer.</p>
<p>-- Paperless storage of results and communications.</p>
<p>-- Real-time status updates for fast turnaround.</p>
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<p>“The new Electronic I-9 Verification expands Verified Credentials’ services beyond employment background screening to help employers consolidate human resources processes and records,” said Kevin Spang, CEO of Verified Credentials. “As state and federal regulations continue to expand, the process we have defined for our new Electronic I-9 Verification will not only help employers meet these E-Verify regulations, but also streamline and simplify the process with the same outstanding customer service, quality and accuracy Verified Credentials has always provided.”</p>
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<p><strong>About Us</strong></p>
<p>The leader in background screening since 1984, Verified Credentials delivers background screening services with industry-leading speed and accuracy, combined with unparalleled customer service. With 25 years of experience and knowledge in background screening and more than 40 products and services available, Verified Credentials goes the extra mile to streamline the process, saving human resource professionals time and ultimately money, as well as bringing peace of mind in selecting the right people. For more information on Verified Credentials, call 800.473.4934.</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.verifiedcredentials.com/verified-credentials-introduces-new-electronic-i-9-employment-eligibility-verification</guid></item></channel></rss>
