The Workforce Therapy Files team attended the 2025 Kentucky SHRM Conference, in Louisville. We took the opportunity to interview over 20 professionals who stopped by our booth.

Jamie Swaim is joined by Khari Bryant, an Account Executive at Bchex (formerly the Background Investigation Bureau) to explain how his company simplifies the "choose your own adventure" world of background screenings. Bchex rebranded to a shorter, more modern name while continuing to offer comprehensive services like criminal checks, drug screens, and MVRs at all jurisdictional levels. A major benefit of their partnership is FCRA compliance, as Bchex handles the dispute and adverse action letters that often lead to "terrible lawsuits" for unassisted businesses. Khari reminded listeners that the Fair Credit Reporting Act applies to any company running background checks, not just those in the credit or retail sectors.

When it comes to recognition, Khari's team uses a creative "token system" where managers reward specific positive behaviors with tokens that employees can use for monthly drawings.

He is also promoting a new podcast, "The Bad Hire," which features a $10,000 giveaway for the best hiring story submission. Khari hopes the podcast will provide a platform for people to share their hiring experiences, both good and bad. He wrapped up his interview by leaving a fundamental question for the next participant: "What do you think company culture is?"

To learn more, visit:

· Website: https://www.bib.com

Khari Bryant, thanks for stopping by to speak with us!

That's where we'll leave the conversation for today. Before we close the file, we invite you to reach out to us with questions, suggestions or other comments. We'd love to hear from you.

Need Help Supporting Your Company's Recruiting and Staffing Goals?

We're here to help. You can contact us via our individual websites, depending on your specific needs or questions:

· Jamie Swaim, SPHR – www.ParcelKnows.com

· Molley Ricketts – www.IncipioWorks.com

· Jason Heflin – www.CrowdSouth.com

We hope you found this file insightful and helpful. Thank you for listening!