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.
According to attorney and industry veteran Vince Pascarella, "For those of you who don't know, Les Rosen was the chief architect of the PBSA predecessor NAPBS, and its first Chair and unofficial Executive Director. Simply put, no Les Rosen then, no PBSA today."
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 48: Alice Quinones's Global Journey Through Law, Purpose, and Background Screening
In this episode of Behind the Screens, I sit down with Alice Quinones, a dual-qualified attorney in France and the U.S., who’s helping shape the future of privacy and compliance in the background screening world.
We discuss Alice’s cross-continental legal education, her journey from Deloitte to building her own firm, and how she views the screening industry as both a legal playground and a space to protect people. From leading PBSA Europe to building practical compliance frameworks, Alice brings both depth and clarity to a complex space.
If you’re in HR, compliance, or just curious about how background checks intersect with global law, this episode is a must-listen.
Pro Conversation You don’t want to miss!
- Compliance should be proactive, not reactive.
- The EU’s screening laws require creative legal problem-solving.
- Purpose-driven work sustains long-term careers.
- PBSA involvement accelerates professional growth.
- Even small changes in mindset can shift entire industry practices.
If you enjoyed this conversation with Alice, don’t forget to follow or subscribe to "Behind the Screens" for more stories from the people shaping the background screening industry. Share this episode with a colleague who cares about doing screening the right way.
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