Guardian’s Travels: Ensuring Safe Investments
Michelle Pyan Michelle Pyan

Guardian’s Travels: Ensuring Safe Investments

“We want to hire someone to invest our profits, but I’m not sure how to tell if we can trust them to do the right thing,” said one of the members.

Guardian decided it was time to see if they needed help finding a reliable advisor.

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Spotlight: CI Spirit Week
Michelle Pyan Michelle Pyan

Spotlight: CI Spirit Week

Time to pop open some bubbly!

Commercial Investigations has officially started our 21st year of business!

To celebrate, CI held a spirit week in the office and our team went all out.

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Due Diligence: Helpful Hidden Insights
Michelle Pyan Michelle Pyan

Due Diligence: Helpful Hidden Insights

“Looks like the results are in for our candidates!” Sue exclaimed, watching the computer.

The Fancy Valley and the Four Seasons team received their applicant reports from Commercial Investigations.

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The Guide to Financial Background Investigations
Michelle Pyan Michelle Pyan

The Guide to Financial Background Investigations

For employers, conducting a financial background screening is an extensive undertaking that requires tapping into numerous specialized resources..

The due diligence involved in properly vetting fiscal history and identifying any potential red flags is extremely time-intensive if done in-house.

Employers have a vast range of options when it comes to financial screening, and are wise to look through options before deciding.

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Women Of The C-Suite: Michelle Pyan Of Commercial Investigations On The Five Things You Need To Succeed As A Senior Executive
Michelle Pyan Michelle Pyan

Women Of The C-Suite: Michelle Pyan Of Commercial Investigations On The Five Things You Need To Succeed As A Senior Executive

Thank you so much for joining us in this interview series! Before we dig in, our readers would like to get to know you a bit more. Can you tell us a bit about your “backstory”? What led you to this particular career path?

I’m a born investigator, curious to uncover the truth and find solutions. My path to leading Commercial Investigations really started with a competitive fire that was stoked playing baseball as the only girl on my high school boys’ team.

From an early age, I had a drive to compete and succeed, even when facing stereotypes in male-dominated spaces. Playing baseball helped ingrain that resilient mentality of always pushing forward despite the obstacles.

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Women Owned Wednesdays - Jennifer Pratt
Michelle Pyan Michelle Pyan

Women Owned Wednesdays - Jennifer Pratt

Welcome to Women Owned Wednesdays!

In celebration of National Women's Month, we're highlighting the incredible women who make up the heart and soul of our company.

Today, we're thrilled to introduce you to CI’s Lead Investigator Trainee, Jennifer Pratt!

Jen has been with CI for 6 years, and is an integral part of our initiate teams’ day-to-day operations and success.

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Women Owned Wednesday - Laurie Rothenberger
Michelle Pyan Michelle Pyan

Women Owned Wednesday - Laurie Rothenberger

Welcome to Women Owned Wednesdays!

In celebration of National Women's Month, we're highlighting the incredible women who make up the heart and soul of our company.

Today, we're thrilled to introduce you to CI’s Lead Investigator Trainee, Laurie Rothenberger!

Laurie has been with CI for 1.5 years, and is an integral part of our criminal and verification teams’ day-to-day operations and success.

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Women Owned Wednesdays - Mariah
Michelle Pyan Michelle Pyan

Women Owned Wednesdays - Mariah

Welcome to Women Owned Wednesdays!

In celebration of National Women's Month, we're highlighting the incredible women who make up the heart and soul of our company.

Today, we're thrilled to introduce you to CI’s Lead Investigator Trainee, Mariah Hoffman!

Mariah has been with CI for 3 years, and is an integral part of our client service and verification teams’ day-to-day operations and success.

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Guardian’s Travels: Social Media Sleuth
Michelle Pyan Michelle Pyan

Guardian’s Travels: Social Media Sleuth

As Guardian was flying home on a cold winter night, they overheard two people talking in an office down below.

All Guardian needed to hear was, “We should just check their Facebook quickly to make sure they are a good fit for our company!”

Guardian decided it was time to drop in to see what the commotion was all about.

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Spotlight: CommunityVotes 2023
Michelle Pyan Michelle Pyan

Spotlight: CommunityVotes 2023

The votes are in and we have a winner!

For the second year in a row, CI is proud to announce we were the recipient of the Platinum Award in the Private Investigator category for Community Votes Albany 2023.

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Due Diligence: Search for the Perfect Fit
Michelle Pyan Michelle Pyan

Due Diligence: Search for the Perfect Fit

The interviews are under way at Fancy Valley and Four Seasons!

Prue, Justin, and Sue are conducting the interviews with Penny Pincher, Cashmere Calculators, and Balance Beamington.

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The Evolution of Background Investigations
Michelle Pyan Michelle Pyan

The Evolution of Background Investigations

In today’s fast-paced and competitive job market, businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to streamline their hiring processes and ensure they are selecting the best candidates.

One area where significant advancements have been made is in the integration of AI technology in background investigations. These new tools are revolutionizing the way employers gather information on potential hires, offering a more efficient and comprehensive approach.

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Women Owned Wednesday - Katelyn Wait
Michelle Pyan Michelle Pyan

Women Owned Wednesday - Katelyn Wait

Welcome to Women Owned Wednesdays!

In celebration of National Women's Month, we're highlighting the incredible women who make up the heart and soul of our company.

Today, we're thrilled to introduce you to CI’s Lead Investigator Trainee, Katelyn Wait!

Katelyn has been with CI for 5 years, and is an integral part of our criminal teams’ day-to-day operations and success.

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Women Owned Wednesday - Yvette Austin
Michelle Pyan Michelle Pyan

Women Owned Wednesday - Yvette Austin

Welcome to Women Owned Wednesdays!

In celebration of National Women's Month, we're highlighting the incredible women who make up the heart and soul of our company.

Today, we're thrilled to introduce you to CI’s Managing Investigator, Yvette Austin!

Yvette has been with CI for 9 years, and is an integral part of our investigative teams’ day-to-day operations and success.

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Leading with Heart: Michelle Pyan of Commercial Investigations On The Power of Authentic Women’s Leadership
Michelle Pyan Michelle Pyan

Leading with Heart: Michelle Pyan of Commercial Investigations On The Power of Authentic Women’s Leadership

We're excited to share that our founder and president, Michelle Pyan, was recently featured in an insightful interview with Authority Magazine!

In “Leading with Heart: Michelle Pyan of Commercial Investigations On The Power of Authentic Women’s Leadership”, Michelle discusses her journey as a trailblazer in the investigations' industry, the challenges she's overcome, and the values that have driven her success.

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Guardian’s Travels: Compliance Matters
Michelle Pyan Michelle Pyan

Guardian’s Travels: Compliance Matters

On a clear and sunny morning, Guardian was soaring above the bustling city when a sense of purpose crossed their avian features. Down below, near a glass-walled office building, Guardian spotted a Human Resources professional named Grace. She was deeply engrossed in her work, but her face revealed her concern.

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Spotlight: Adopt-A-Family
Michelle Pyan Michelle Pyan

Spotlight: Adopt-A-Family

For this holiday season, our team at CI participated in Adopt-A-Family for the Holidays and adopted a family living in Albany and Rensselaer Counties.

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Due Diligence: How Clean is Clean?
Michelle Pyan Michelle Pyan

Due Diligence: How Clean is Clean?

In the cozy office of the Fancy Valley and Four Seasons, the team made significant progress in their quest to find the perfect financial professional to join their ranks.

Sue cleared her throat and straightened the stack of resumes, her eyes twinkling with anticipation. “Alright team, we’ve narrowed our search to three applicants for the final round of interviews.”

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Proactive Compliance in the Workplace
Michelle Pyan Michelle Pyan

Proactive Compliance in the Workplace

Adverse action, a critical component of the hiring process, is facing a significant transformation in California and New York City, with New York State expected to follow suit. These changes are being driven by a blend of regulatory adjustments and societal dynamics. This will carry substantial implications for businesses.

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