Systematic background checks as a solution

According to recent reports in the NZZ, Swiss specialist validato.com is calling for preventive screening processes in HR to protect companies from high risks and industrial espionage through manipulated career histories.

In light of recent reports in the Neue Zürcher Zeitung (NZZ) about falsified career histories, verification specialist validato.com points to the high number of unreported cases in the HR sector. While prominent cases dominate the headlines, the majority of manipulations in companies remain undetected for years.

‘Many companies still act reactively rather than preventively in this area,’ say the experts at validato. Yet simply informing applicants that a background check is pending significantly reduces the temptation to falsify information. validato advocates standardising the verification process. By outsourcing to specialised providers, companies can not only improve the quality of the verification process, but also reduce costs.

Protecting critical corporate infrastructure

Undetected falsifications can have devastating consequences, especially in industries with high security requirements, such as finance, healthcare, and technology. validato emphasises that background checks are not only a means of quality control, but also an integral part of risk management. Verifying identities and qualifications protects companies from industrial espionage and internal security risks.

Integrity as an asset in employer branding strategy

Qualified candidates value companies that set high standards. Transparent verification signals that the company values quality. validato supports companies in integrating this process into the candidate journey in an appreciative and smooth manner.

Outlook: Digital transformation requires new verification standards

The increase in international educational qualifications and the ease of digital manipulation call for new standards. validato sees itself as an innovation leader, providing companies with the tools they need to ensure security even in a globalised working environment.

If you want to actively minimise the risk of miscasting, reputational damage and internal loss of trust, you should not wait until the next incident escalates.

Proactive, legally compliant background checks are now a management tool. Not a control mechanism. Prevention is cheaper than correction and significantly quieter than the next press scandal.

For more information on modern, GDPR-compliant background checks and human risk management, visit https://www.validato.com.