Behind the Screens: Conversations with Background Screening Pros hosted by Les Rosen
"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/
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Behind the Screens: Conversations with Background Screening Pros hosted by Les Rosen
Episode 12: From Hollywood Lights to Investigation Nights: Noelle Harling's Journey to Background Screening
What do Johnny Depp, private investigations, and pre-employment background checks have in common? The incredible Noelle Harling! In this episode, I sit down with Noelle to uncover her fascinating journey from Hollywood actress to leading background screening pro. We dive into her undercover adventures, her pivotal role in shaping industry accreditation, and the sage advice she has for anyone entering this dynamic field. Plus, we get a peek behind the curtain at her days working alongside celebrities. Trust me, you won’t want to miss this one!
Pro Conversation You don’t want to miss!
- Unbelievable Applicant Schemes – Hear about an elaborate hoax that Noelle’s team uncovered, complete with rented 800 numbers and self-verifying fraud!
- Hollywood to Investigations – From acting alongside Johnny Depp in 21 Jump Street to going undercover in a murder investigation, Noelle shares her surprising path to the background screening industry.
- Pioneering Accreditation in Background Screening – Learn how Noelle helped build the accreditation program from the ground up, ensuring self-regulation and excellence for the entire industry.
Related Episodes you might want to check:
- Episode 8 ("Jennifer Mora on Compliance and Fair Chance Hiring") for more in-depth legal perspectives on FCRA and fair chance laws.
- Episode 9 ("Pro-Bono Insights for the Screening Industry") for expanded discussions on consumer protection.
- Episode 10 ("Mallory Oppermann on Background Screening Automation") to tie the theme of automation across episodes.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Behind the Screens
00:56 Meet Noelle Harding
01:42 Crazy Background Screening Stories
04:47 Career Transition and Business Insights
07:12 Building a Successful Screening Division
09:43 Challenges and Changes in the Industry
25:31 Noelle's Hollywood Past
30:00 Final Thoughts and Advice
33:21 Closing Remarks
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