Background Checks For HR & Staffing Agencies

Staffing agencies frequently serve as the gatekeepers for employers during the hiring process. Of course, staffing firms like yours perform a variety of functions but administering a complete human resources background check has become the hallmark of a high-quality recruiting firm.

In addition to making sure you are sending out an honest and fully qualified employee, you must remain compliant with fair hiring practices. You can count on Global Verification Network to dig deeper to help you make a confident placement decision. At the same time, we can also help you sort through the findings of our pre-employment screening program to determine which details are reasonable and legal to eliminate a candidate from consideration.

Each time your staffing agency sends out an employee, you put your reputation on the line. We can help protect your employment firm’s brand by vetting each prospective employee.

For more detailed guidance, check out our comprehensive Staffing Company Background Check Guide to learn how to protect your business and maintain compliance.

Simply performing your own manual staffing agency background check can yield a fair amount of information about each employee. However, Global Verification Network is equipped to take the process to the next level, so you do not miss anything. Our skilled team of researchers will find all the key details to help keep the workplace safe and each employer compliant with hiring laws.

We do not stop at background checks. While standard employee screenings offer a fair amount of information about a person, we believe in taking as many extra steps as necessary to protect your business. Performing employment verification queries, criminal background checks and E-Verify can provide you with a fuller view of each candidate. With our comprehensive HR background check services, you can send that person on assignments without worry, knowing that he or she has been fully vetted.

Staffing agencies and HR professionals must navigate a complex legal environment when conducting employee background checks. Every employment background check must be conducted in accordance with applicable laws to avoid potential liabilities, ensure fairness and protect both candidates and employers.

Key regulations that govern background screening include the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), which mandates written candidate consent, proper disclosures and access to dispute resolution processes. EEOC guidance also outlines how to apply background check results fairly, especially when considering a candidate’s criminal history or credit checks. Improper use of a criminal record check, for instance, can result in discriminatory hiring practices and costly lawsuits.

Equally important is compliance with “ban the box” legislation, now enforced in many jurisdictions. These laws prevent employers from requesting criminal background check details too early in the pre employment screening process, giving candidates with prior offenses a fair chance to compete.

Global Verification Network (GVN) provides a structured background check policy that helps your staffing agency remain both compliant and ethical. We help you avoid the common legal pitfalls agencies face, such as failing to differentiate between convictions and arrests, or misusing credit report data in roles where it’s not relevant.

We also understand the unique demands of high-volume hiring. As such, we train our clients to interpret screening data responsibly, guiding them in how to legally evaluate criminal records, manage reference checks and stay aligned with evolving local and federal laws.

Our commitment is to keep you protected every step of the way, whether conducting a pre-employment background check for an executive candidate or running public records on a temporary worker.

In today’s fast-moving labor market, HR professionals and staffing firms must be able to vet candidates quickly, accurately and at scale. Global Verification Network helps you streamline the background check process with a combination of advanced technology, expert human review and dedicated client support.

GVN begins every pre employment background check with a collaborative consultation to understand your workflow, role types and volume. From there, we implement a customized process that balances speed with thoroughness, ensuring every background check meets your timeline without compromising on quality.

Our employment verification checks confirm past job titles, responsibilities and dates, while employment history reviews help flag any inconsistencies. We also perform reference checks to verify work ethic, professionalism and interpersonal skills.

For added security, we include criminal record searches, credit checks and education verification as needed. Whether your client is hiring for temporary labor or C-suite roles, our employee background checks reveal red flags and help you make confident decisions.

GVN’s robust systems are designed to handle high volumes of background checks without losing precision. We pull from multiple databases to gather complete public records, including criminal history at the county, state and federal levels. Our team also flags potential issues with clear summaries so your team can act quickly.

In addition to criminal background check data, we provide ongoing compliance updates and full support with interpreting sensitive results. You receive detailed reports that are easy to review and tailored to your clients’ hiring criteria.

Staffing agencies don’t just need data—they need partnership. GVN provides responsive customer support to help you understand, explain and apply the findings from each employment background check. We maintain confidentiality and candidate rights throughout the process, ensuring trust and transparency.

Whether you’re expanding your pre-employment screening capacity or refining your background screening policy, Global Verification Network helps you deliver fast, legally sound and trustworthy hires that protect your brand and build lasting client relationships.

With Global Verification Network, you gain a partner in the HR background check process. You know how time-consuming it is to perform an in-depth screening for multiple candidates, so you recognize the value of working alongside a company that cares about your reputation.

Our mission is to ensure that each person you assign to a client’s business makes your staffing firm shine. Just as importantly, we are committed to helping you avoid making a bad hiring decision due to lack of background information.

• Verification of candidate credentials and biographical information
• Prevention of assigning candidates who create a negative work environment for your clients
• Saved time provides you with the opportunity to build a larger pool of high-caliber candidates
• Strengthens trust between you and your clients, which is likely to inspire them to call you each time they need a reliable employee

Global Verification Network is a leader among background check companies for staffing agencies. Our detailed and thorough work enhances your ability to hire with confidence.