OWINGS MILLS, MD — February 16, 2010 — Employment Background Investigations, Inc. (EBI) is proud to announce its ranking among the top firms that provide employment-related screening services. Each year, Workforce Management magazine, one of the leading resources (www.workforce.com) for and about leaders who strategically utilize Human Resources to achieve a measurable competitive advantage, features a `Hot List’. This list ranks the top background screening firms in the industry. This year’s ranking, marks the fifth consecutive year that EBI has achieved the distinction as an elite leader in our industry.

This honor comes on the heels of HRO Today’s ranking of EBI as the #1 background screening provider in the industry. To have achieved consensus by two of the most respected media resources in human resources today is what every company in our industry strives for, states Richard Kurland, President and CEO of EBI.

Mr. Kurland also added, “Our five year consistency of top ranking results firmly substantiates that our clients and industry peers believe EBI to be one of the best in our industry. For our passionate, service-focused team, there is no greater reward or inspiration.” EBI is a company that has been built upon the premise that the best way to predict the future is to create it. We believe that excellent employment screening makes a difference to our clients and communities at large and we are here to fill that need.

About Employment Background Investigations, Inc.
EBI specializes in the development and implementation of background check programs for employment, contractors and volunteers. With over 5,000 clients, EBI provides employee background checks in over 200 countries and territories worldwide. EBI’s Web-based solutions for employment screening, drug testing, occupational healthcare, electronic Form I-9, and other employment screening needs, help Human Resource and Loss Prevention professionals minimize negligent hiring with cutting-edge due diligence and risk management tools. EBI’s innovative proprietary technology provides maximum data security and streamlines HR processes to take the work out of hiri! ng. EBI is a founding member and proud supporter of the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS).

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