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 58: Marc Bourne on Adaptability, Accreditation, and Giving Back
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In this episode of Behind the Screens, I sit down with Marc Bourne, a true industry veteran who has been part of background screening since 1999 and is still deeply engaged in shaping its future. Our conversation explores what it really means to build a long, meaningful career in background screening, from courthouse research and private investigations to executive leadership and service on the PBSA Board of Directors.
Marc shares why adaptability is not optional in this industry, how accreditation and professional standards elevate everyone, and why mentoring the next generation matters just as much as compliance and technology. We also step outside of screening to talk about his volunteer work solving cold cases, his passion for animal rescue, and a fun fact that no one sees coming.
At its core, this episode is about people. The people we work with, the people we screen, and the responsibility we all carry to treat them with care, integrity, and respect.
In this episode, you will learn:
- Why background screening is fundamentally a people driven industry
- How Marc’s early work in courthouse research shaped his perspective as a CRA
- The importance of adaptability and constant learning in a rapidly changing industry
- What PBSA accreditation really means and why it matters for CRAs of all sizes
- How volunteering and mentorship strengthen both careers and the industry as a whole
- Why being present, curious, and engaged opens doors throughout your career
- How Marc balances executive leadership with volunteer work on cold case investigations
- A surprising fun fact from Marc’s early life that you probably did not expect
This episode is for you if:
- You work in background screening and want to build a long, sustainable career
- You are new to the industry and looking for guidance on how to grow and stand out
- You want to better understand the value of PBSA involvement and accreditation
- You care about ethics, professionalism, and the human impact of screening decisions
- You believe mentorship, kindness, and integrity still matter in business
- You enjoy hearing real stories from people who have helped shape the industry
If you are looking for perspective, encouragement, and a reminder of why the work we do matters, this is an episode you will want to hear from start to finish.
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