Life is all about relationships — and wisely choosing the ones with whom you walk. One mistake can be unimaginably costly, as so many have found out. Whether you’re hiring a CEO or an entry-level employee, considering a new business partner or important vendor, buying or selling a company, a thorough background investigation is indispensable. The greatest threat to any organization always comes from insiders. Criminal and civil statistics as well as ouryears of experience bear out this axiomatic fact. It therefore stands to reason that competent background investigations must be an integral part of the checks and balances in place to safeguard any organization.