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 21: Inside the Mind of Background Screening’s Newsman: Barry Nixon’s Journey from HR to Industry Icon
How did an HR expert turn into one of the most influential voices in background screening?
W. Barry Nixon has seen it all—from corporate HR to pioneering workplace violence prevention and shaping the global background screening industry. In this episode, I sit down with Barry to discuss his unexpected career path, the evolution of background screening, and his work in building one of the industry’s most trusted resources—the PreemploymentDirectory.com. We explore why second-chance hiring is essential, the challenges of international screening, and what the future holds for the industry. Plus, Barry shares personal insights about his early career, his love for storytelling, and how he built a platform that connects CRAs worldwide. This is a must-listen for anyone in the background screening industry!
Pro Conversation You don’t want to miss!
- From HR Leader to Background Screening Pioneer
- Building PreemploymentDirectory.com and the Role of Industry Media
- Second-Chance Hiring and the Future of Background Screening
- Barry Nixon’s Life Beyond Background Screening
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