2024 Global Benchmark Report: Accuracy Takes Center Stage in Background Screening

Gain insights from over 1,250 hiring professionals on the evolving landscape of background screening

The 2024 Global Benchmark Report from HireRight reveals a major shift in hiring priorities: accuracy is now the top factor when selecting a background screening provider. With increasing hiring complexities, employers are focusing more on precise, reliable results and moving away from speed and cost as the leading concerns.

In this comprehensive report, you’ll uncover valuable insights from more than 1,250 hiring professionals across North America, EMEA, and APAC, who share their thoughts on the evolving challenges in hiring, compliance, and AI’s role in background screening.

Key Findings:

Accuracy matters most when choosing a screening provider
Employment and education verifications are the most likely to find candidate discrepancies
Most businesses are comfortable with the use of AI/automation in background screening
Stability or growth of workforce size in 2024 was expected by nine in 10 respondents globally
The top retention tactics for 2024 were consistent across regions

How Does Your Hiring Strategy Stack Up?
Download the 2024 Global Benchmark Report and gain insights into how your approach compares to industry standards. Learn how prioritizing accuracy and refining your hiring practices can set you apart.

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