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Names tell a story, but not always the full one. People often use different names throughout their lives, whether from marriage, nicknames, or simple spelling variations. Most of the time, it’s innocent. However, in some cases, a change of name can be used to hide something more serious.

In 2023, the Federal Trade Commission reported >31k cases of employment identity theft. That was an 18% increase from the previous year. Many of these cases involved stolen IDs used to get jobs. Most would pass a standard background check. But the problem has evolved.

It is a sad reality of the hiring process that many job applicants choose to lie on their resumes about their background and credentials.

When hiring for high-impact positions like CEOs, CFOs, or board members, the stakes couldn’t be higher. These leaders guide your company’s strategy, manage resources, and shape its reputation. But what happens if the wrong person is entrusted with such responsibility?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report, U.S. employers added over 303,000 jobs in March as job creation continues to move forward. Employment rose by 303,000 in March as the U.S. unemployment rate fell to 3.8 percent. The number of unemployed was 6.4 million in March.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, seen here February 24, 2022, signed into law a bill that would require private companies to use the E-Verify system.