Background checks for all sectors

People determine the success of any organisation, regardless of the sector. That’s why Validata offers customised background checks for employers in all sectors.

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Employment background checks are important in all industries

At Validata, we believe that it is people who determine the success of an organisation. Integrated employees strengthen the organisation and together ensure better results whether you work in banking and financial services, government, retail or the IT sector.

Why invest in background checks?

Investing in background checks on employees and the final candidate at the time of hiring provides great long-term added value for your organisation. A thorough background check can help you monitor the quality of your organisation and prevent a mis-hire.

What types of background checks does Validata offer?

Validata offers appropriate background checks before and during employment. Through our integrity and industry expertise combined with our innovative screening software Valluga, we can guarantee background checks that meet all industry requirements, laws and regulations. Validata is ready for small and large organisations both at home and abroad.

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Employment background checks for your sector

People are a crucial factor in the success of any organisation, regardless of the industry. That’s why Validata presents customised solutions tailored to each industry. Taking into account your specific sector and relevant laws and regulations, we guide you smoothly through the process to ensure you can recruit high-quality staff when the need arises. Choose your sector below.

Don’t take our word for it, read what other clients say about our services

Mats Holmberg, Partner & Finance, Boardtalk “By using Validata's digital solution for background checks, we know that clients' and applicants' personal data is always safe and secure. Boardtalk also has very careful procedures when it comes to data processing. We ensure that sensitive information is not passed back and forth unless absolutely necessary. For example, we only inform our clients if Validata finds irregularities in the results when we have received and analysed the applicants' verification reports.“

Level Up Consulting '' The system of Validata for background checks is very easy to use. We can use the system on our phone, tablet or laptop, which gives us the possibility to request and monitor screenings everywhere. With Validata we help our end clients with minimizing the risks by hiring the right people. ''

Harm Voogt, CEO of Validata Group “Our people truly make the difference and I am exceptionally proud of how we have grown as a company to serve clients around the world. Our deep understanding and ambitious outlook continuously support us build better work environments one business, and one hire at a time.”

Worldline ''Working with Validata internationally helps to screen every candidate via the same way. The system is easy to use and due to the fact that you can create different screening profiles per country, it is easy to adapt to local rules and regulations (for example: data storage in the EER).”

Albert Ellinger, Staff Officer at Ordina "For us, Validata is an organisation you can rely on for both support and the software that facilitates the employment background check process. Additionally, the screening software has become more secure and user-friendly over time, partly due to new laws and regulations.”

Ilze Lamers, HR Director Northern Europe at Michael Page Group “Even in this global pandemic, the Page Group wants to guarantee that the processing of personal data of candidates is securely done now that some of our employees are working from home.”

Tobias Lindh, Managing Director Nordics & Baltics at Adyen ”It is very important for us to employ people with integrity. We perform several background checks because we work in financial services, and also to give us peace of mind. That's why we use Validata. They make the process of eliminating risk easy and smooth.”

Resources for background checks: Download white papers

The basis of background check

Background screening (potential) employees and checking personal data is a much-discussed topic. This white paper discusses the basis of employment screening by answering six questions.

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Background check and GDPR

What does background screening have to do with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)? Everything. In this white paper, we elaborate on the basic rules for processing personal data during a screening and we give three tips that can help you become “GDPR-proof”.

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Background check for multinationals companies

When multinationals decide to start background screening employees, they automatically have to deal with various countries of residence, different laws and regulations, cultures, and personal data. Our white paper discusses the matters you should consider when screening in different countries.

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Bakgrundskontroller som är specifika för din sektor

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Background checks for the public sector

In the public sector, accountability to citizens and compliance with laws and regulations is key. It requires staff with strong ethical standards and an openness to serve the public interest. Through background checks, your public sector organisation can ensure that your employees meet high standards of honesty and professionalism. This includes criminal record checks, reference checks, training, credit checks, PEP and sanctions lists and much more, to ensure that the person you hire is suitable for the position. Read more about background checks for the public sector here.

Background checks for banking and financial services

In the banking and financial services sector, integrity and reliability are crucial. It requires highly skilled and trustworthy staff. By conducting thorough background checks, banking and financial services organisations can ensure that employees have a clean financial history and meet high standards of integrity and security. Click here to see recommended background checks for banking and financial services.

Background checks for temping & secondment

Flexibility, agility and speed are key. Temping & secondment sector need staff who are reliable and adaptable, and by verifying identity, driving licence, work experience and education, as well as conducting criminal record checks, your organisation can gain control over the quality of your recruitment, minimising the risk of recruitment errors and ensuring that the right skills with the right heart are hired for you and the end client. Find out more about how we can help with background checks in your sector.

Background checks for healthcare

The well-being of patients is of utmost importance. This requires staff with high medical expertise and ethical standards. Criminal record checks can ensure that healthcare workers fulfill the necessary medical requirements and are trustworthy. Learn more about how we can help your organisation build a safe and secure workplace with background checks tailored to the healthcare sector.

Background checks for insurance companies

Trust and risk assessment are at the centre of the insurance sector. It requires staff with the ability to handle complex data and analyse risks. Credit and work experience checks can strengthen the insurance company’s ability to assess the application and minimise the risk of insurance fraud. See how we can help you with background checks for insurance companies here.

Background checks for retail and hospitality

Customer service, reliability and positive interactions are crucial to success. Through employee background checks, you can build security, trust and a strong workforce. Checks on work experience, education, identity, criminal record and credit check and more checks can be applied, if you want to be even more secure, are recommended. More information on background checks for businesses in the trade and hospitality sector can be found here.

Background checks for industry and energy

Is security and technical competence a high priority for your industrial and energy organisation?This requires staff with expertise to deal with complex technology and security protocols. Background checks on employees and new hires give you a complete picture of the individual’s history. Let Validata help you map the background of your employees. This way, you know with certainty who you have hired or will hire.Read more about how exactly we can help your organisation with background checks for the industry and energy sector.

Background checks for business services

In business services, professionalism and specialised skills are essential.They need staff who can deliver high quality services and expertise.By verifying education, work experience and references, business services organisations can ensure they are hiring competent and experienced staff.More information on background checks for business services can be found here.

Background checks for IT and communication companies

Innovative thinking and technical skills are key factors in the IT and communications sector.This requires staff with the ability to deal with rapid technological developments.Knowledge, previous experience in technical skills and past projects can ensure that IT and communication employees are well equipped to meet the company’s technological needs. Background checks on education, work experience, criminal record and creditworthiness are therefore recommended. From one technology company to another.

Background checks for all sectors