Due diligence background investigations come in all flavors. They’re generally customised according to industry, level of risk, and time constraints.
There’s one component, though, that should be included in all background checks on people and companies – the media report. It’s the section of a background investigation that covers news and social media.
The media report complements public records findings, and it offers insights into both good and bad behavior that can help you decide whether or not this is the kind of person with whom you want to do business.
Marcy Phelps explains how “It provides the color.” Sometimes there’s nothing, and sometimes you strike gold…