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Diversity in the workspace is increasingly being recognized as not just a moral but also a business necessity. In today’s economy, having everyone on board regardless of their race, color or gender preferences is important; if they are talented, they are hired! However, with the clash of generations, mindsets and opinions, achieving diversity is a […]

Many organizations are adopting an entirely digital outlook towards processes. As new technologies adapt businesses for more efficiency, increasing their software implementations, they have also transformed into being more competitive in their respective fields. Largely virtual workspaces offer abundant opportunities like global market expansion and efficient remote workforces. For HR & recruiting departments however, digitization […]

Diversity in the workspace is increasingly being recognized as not just a moral but also abusiness necessity. In today’s economy, having everyone on board regardless of their race,color or gender preferences is important; if they are talented, they are hired! However, with the clash of generations, mindsets and opinions, achieving diversity is a multi-faceted and […]

Analyzing skills and the gaps in skill-sets helps determine the difference between the current setof skills one has, whether newly hired or an existent employee, and a desired skill-set for afuture job role. Many brands use this analysis to discover abilities of an individual that may ormay not be conducive to a job where specific […]

It’s quite evident how the last few years have been tough on the talent industry and the hiring agencies. There have been ups and downs, highs and lows as well as frustrations from trying to get through the workday without breaking in spirit Because of not knowing what comes next, whether the current scenario is […]

2022 has been a journey of ups and downs, highs and lows and pluses and many minuses for the world of HR and recruitment. From mass resigning to bulk layoffs, the tone of the job market has evolved rapidly with strides. From big tech giants laying off thousands of employees to major takeovers from company […]

The global IT industry is facing an undeniable talent shortage which makes it no secret that there are jobs to fill and seats to take. By 2030, we see a projected global talent shortage of over 85 million which could lead to a major loss in unrealised annual revenue. While hybrid working methods have widened […]

Job hopping has turned into a rampant trend when it comes to candidates and the jobs they apply for. Over 80 percent of employers reported being ‘ghosted’ by their candidates on receiving a better job offer in-between their interview processes. Many candidates today feel that job-hopping or taking up freelance projects over a full-time commitment […]

With more remote working processes, fraud can take place against employees too. As we have evolved into a hybrid-working system post the COVID-19 pandemic, fraud from fake employers has come to rise exponentially. Regardless of being a saving grace for most, work from home and hybrid-working setups also have their fair share of detrimental effects.  […]

Moonlighting is a common term used to signify the act of undertaking multiple jobs apart from your primary employment. It doesn’t mean just one or two jobs at a time. It can be 7 jobs at a time if one is capable and agile enough to undertake them.  During the coronavirus pandemic, the lockdown forced us […]

Gig-economy is the newest catchphrase on the professional block. It basically means a working environment that relies less on permanent contract employees and more on freelancers and project-based talent. There are various reasons why organizations may choose to work in a gig-economy styled environment. They may try to save money that would otherwise become a burden […]

While working multiple jobs has been prevalent in days of the past, nowadays, it has increased in every field. Today, moonlighting poses a threat to organizations by way of competitiveness and effects the mental and physical health of employees which in turn affects their ability to work at their most optimal.  What can you do […]

One of our Andhra Pradesh based clients was all set to onboard a new employee. As part of the routine checks conducted before confirming employment, Verifacts also does a thorough check on financials including the person’s EPFO account.  This is a new regulation at our company to filter through the riff-raff as many employees in […]

A client of ours requested background verifications for some candidates who were applying for a mid-senior level job. On checking document submissions by all of them, we found one that stood out. This candidate had an impressive profile of previous employment and on checking each one, we found that he had faked the entire list, […]

A background verification agency is always here to help you look through the books and crannies to understand where your applicants are lying, misinforming, or hiding. But, have you checked the agency you are hiring too? One such case came out way, where a background verification company was taking reports and details back to their […]

Hiring drivers is much harder than one can think. After all, your life is literally in your driver’s hands when you are commuting or traveling. Whether it’s an accident, style of driving or credentials, caution must be taken in order to hire a trustworthy and experienced driver for your personal and professional needs. One of our […]

Applying for an insurance policy? Make sure to find the right centers for your testing. One such case had come our way, that brought to light a racket about fraudulent stamping and providing of medical records and certificates and reports. In Mumbai, a police raid led by a PI was conducted on the Nursing Home […]

An education check is as important as a criminal, social or employment check. Our Bangalore team was catering to a request by one of our long-standing clients with a background check for various applicants for a position they were trying to fill. In carrying out other checks, an education verification was required too. One of […]

Marijuana, the most common drug to be consumed by the public, has been legalized in many countries, for example, the US. However, in India, this product in any form is banned and its consumption is punishable by law. The effects of marijuana are vast and long-lasting on one’s mental and physical health.  Adverse effects arise […]

Hiring drivers is much harder than one can think. After all, your life is literally in your driver’s hands when you are commuting or traveling. Whether it’s an accident, style of driving or credentials, caution must be taken in order to hire a trustworthy and experienced driver for your personal and professional needs. One of […]

Car fleets, cab companies and similar organizations hire in multitudes when it comes to drivers & riders for within city limits or inter-city travel. This is a sensitive form of hiring because you are indirectly responsible for the safety, comfort and lives of many other people on a daily basis. Whether it be your customers […]

People often wonder why there are such obvious (to some) questions on background verification. After all, if one is applying for a new job, they obviously had justified reasons to leave their previous employment. Not really. Many questions on a background check can be obvious, but digging deeper can reveal some hard truths that allow […]

The jewelry industry in every part of the world is a high-risk field with very valuable materials, whether it’s ready jewelry, stones, metal or money. While being a very high-risk sector, it is also a very highly unorganized field where jewelry store owners handle most of the incomings and outgoings themselves, apart from a few […]

The coronavirus pandemic hit us all pretty hard. But it hit harder on those that lost their jobs in multitudes. Many companies laid off batches of employees in one go to recover losses and cut costs majorly. This has had a negative impact on many employees that are struggling to find new jobs and restart […]

We all know that a major part of the world suffered being laid off during the coronavirus pandemic. Beginning from early 2020 until the end of 2021, we all have had trouble maintaining jobs and finding new ones after being laid off forcefully. However, this has not fared as well for many among those that […]

When we talk about employee verifications, most companies tend to only re-confirm past employment, some financial records and names of universities that one has attended. However, there are times when we find that a candidate has mentioned the name of a university that does not even exist. Yes, this is a fact.  This is mainly […]

An uncommon yet plausible way to fraudulently pass a background verification is by having your verifier miss checking EPF accounts. We encountered one such case at Verifacts and saved the day for one of our clients who was on the verge of hiring a wrong candidate. An applicant from Andhra Pradesh presented as the perfect […]

Why do we exist? To make hiring breezy for you. At Verifacts, we understand the consequences of hiring the wrong team member. Whether a past that is dotted with offenses or a personality that affects your organization’s productivity, we understand how a wrong hire can turn things upside down for your company and your people.  […]

Many a-times we overwork ourselves, burn out and lose our productivity and skills. It takes a long time to build back from how successful we used to be, because we overworked ourselves and now don’t have the energy or mental strength to do any more. Lately, more and more people, whether working at offices or […]

A background verification entails various details like education, previous employment, references, behavioral testimonies, identity and offenses. One of the most important out of these verifications is an address check of where you physically reside while applying for a position at a company. Why is this done? Sometimes, companies receive applications from those that are not […]

Your background verification reports are large in size & complicated in details. Oftentimes, if you have hired a fraudulent background checking agency, you could be a victim of fake or unfinished or fabricated reports. How to know what’s real and what’s not? When they say ‘everything is not the way it seems’, that means you […]

When it comes to exes, we’re all very apprehensive of taking them back. Here, we talk about professional exes, and how rehiring them can be a boon, if done the right way. When it comes to hiring, your background verification and identity check process must apply equally to new applicants as well as rehires. It […]

When it comes to rehiring employees to either temporarily fill vacant spaces or command a permanent position, we always recommend extra caution. Most companies trust their ex-employees to be truthful, faithful and diligent because they have already worked with them in the past. However, this is not always the case. People change every minute, and […]

Our homes are our temples, our families are our dearest people. When we hire domestic help, drivers or other service providers that visit our homes and our premises frequently with freedom and are with us most of the time, it is essential to check and verify all their details before confirming a hire. For example, […]

Drivers and riders are an essential part of logistics and delivery service organisations. They are responsible for packages, big and small, to be delivered in prime shape without damage or other hindrances to clients and customers. While organisations need a whole lot of manpower for such tasks, it is easy to get lost in the […]

In today’s time, there are various methods organizations adopt to vet their candidates to the T before hiring them. Some of these background verifications include education, employment, criminal as well as social media investigations. These give the employers a keener look into the details provided by an applicant as well as their true life behind-the-scenes. […]

The phrase ‘fake it till you make it’ floats around every professional environment as a shortcut to success. However, how beneficial is such a process, really? Our Bangalore office once received a verification request from one of our reputed clients for a certain candidate for a mid-senior level role. This candidate’s profile reflected strong claims […]

The rise of artificial intelligence and technology has given a boost to many industries and organizations to produce, process and deliver faster and more accurately. For example, when it comes to services like background verification there are many formulas to follow; many combinations of details to check in different ways. Gone are the days when […]

When it comes to hustling, many people follow the principle of ‘Fake It Till You Make It’….until you get caught. But why choose the immoral and dishonest path? Many candidates tend to fake their education, identity and other records to secure high-paying jobs and roles. Something as simple as mental health can be faked by […]

The healthcare industry is one of the most fast-moving industries that requires employers totake special care while hiring team members. As fluid an industry as healthcare is, it is importantto hire professionals with proven education & experience records. After all, the health of yourpatients is in their hands. Exceptional training, high moral values, honesty, zero […]

Oftentimes when situations are hard and life is unmanageable because one cannot have a stable career or maintain a job, people resort to falsifying claims on their profile to attract long term contracts and higher salaries.  The only constant in all our lives is change: and to adapt to change, one should understand that lay-offs […]

We’ve all heard stories about how one social media post can bring down the best ofpersonalities to their knees. It could be a trivial joke, horrendous publicity or simply an opinionthat can attract a bad reputation. While hiring employees, it is essential to conduct social mediaprofile checks to ensure that your prospective employees are not […]

At Verifacts, we do our best to unearth every little detail about your applicant and prospective job candidates to help you hire smarter and cautiously. While the Finance industry calls for more accounting-related backgrounds, many a times Sales related positions are to be filled too. One such incident occurred with one of our clients that […]

As business owners & organizational management, you must hold yourself & your businesses to a specific standard as well as expect the same from your employees. To achieve this, it is vital to conduct background verification & checks to ensure that you are hiring honest, transparent candidates with high integrity. This helps make sure that […]

Thefts are very common whether at your workspace or your personal spaces. Theft is the act of stealing: physical materials, personal materials or sensitive data. Theft at workspaces can occur in many forms: from the workspace, from employees’ person or from the organizational system. One such way to prevent theft is to thoroughly vet your […]

While we all are rushing to hire applicants with picture perfect profiles that offer impressive details & even better work experiences, it is important to take a beat and wonder whether something is too perfect. Did you miss something? Did you forget to check something? A detail looks too perfect maybe? Yes, there are various […]

As a background verification company, it is our duty to help you discover every truth and transparency about your candidates & applicants. While a profile can look very impressive with excellent education & experience, it is important to verify minor details & get feedback from references.  One such case opens your eyes to how choosing one’s payscale […]

At many organizations, background checks and identity verifications and re-verifications are routine processes followed to maintain an updated knowledge about team members and those that work for a company. For some organizations, it is essential to conduct mid-term screenings to update information about existing employees. Whether they’ve been with you for one year or ten, […]

While logistics is a large industry, delivery agencies can fall into legal troubles very easily if a delivery process goes wrong. Many times, delivery agencies, like one reputed online retail client we have had, ensure that correct background verifications and checks are conducted before employing delivery agents & logistical runners for their deliveries & couriers. […]

Verifacts continuously strives for zero defect and high-quality recruitment processes in order to avoid any dubious backgrounds being encountered at a later stage. A lot of examples of testing employees with fake resumes and other credentials have been a continuous challenge however what was extremely rare was one of the cases where the credentials surpassed […]