Want to Hire Faster and Save Money? Technology Matters
June 11, 2025
The background screening industry has been a staple of hiring and risk management for several decades. Initially developed in an era of paper-heavy processes and early digital systems, many of today’s background check services are still delivered using legacy technologies. Whether it is proprietary technology or third party software, much of the industry has struggled with outdated technology to meet the demands of the modern workforce.
In the past few years, the world of work has undergone a seismic shift. With the rise of remote and international workers, increased workforce mobility, and high-volume hiring, the background screening industry faces new demands and pressures. Today, organizations require solutions that can not only scale—screening hundreds or thousands of candidates quickly and efficiently —but also adapt to complex compliance landscapes when it comes to international hiring and constantly changing laws and regulations.
Other trends are also emerging and reshaping the space. Identity checks are becoming critical, and social media screening is gaining traction, allowing employers to look deeper beyond just the traditional checks; criminal background and social media data will be increasingly viewed in tandem. Continuous monitoring—rerunning checks at intervals to capture new developments—is becoming essential for companies to keep a pulse on their employees, particularly for industries with ongoing risk exposure. Thus, background screening providers must now support flexible, international capabilities that accommodate remote workers and international contractors.
Can you imagine if a candidate could self-screen and share the credentials? Or imagine a future where an individual can share their report with you? This will not only save time, but improve transparency and control for the individual, and make your life simpler as an employer or a landlord. Meanwhile, as legal regulations continue to evolve rapidly, only agile, tech-driven platforms can keep up with shifting requirements without introducing costly manual errors.
When evaluating a background screening provider, organizations should prioritize three core capabilities: customization, automation, and AI augmented with human intelligence. Custom workflows enable companies to tailor processes to their needs. Automation enhances efficiency, lowers cost, and reduces human error. And AI, when combined with expert oversight, delivers smarter, faster insights.
A modern platform not only drives reliability and compliance but also improves the experience for both companies and candidates. Ultimately, selecting the right background screening partner isn’t just about the bottom line. It’s about delivering speed, compliance, and a superior experience for everyone involved. “A staffing client was shocked when a report was completed in just a few minutes” but yes that’s possible with technology!
Putting people first, Kredifi’s mission is to bring background screening into the truly personalized, mobile, and global 21st century. Built on a modern platform with AI capabilities, which are augmented with human intelligence, Kredifi empowers individuals to control their data and future while enabling employers to save costs and hire faster. Contact us to learn more and get started.
