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Informative HR-Related Literature

HireRight is dedicated to empowering HR and security professionals with the knowledge they need about pre-employment screening. As a means to that end, we have assembled a library of white papers intended to provide educational information on key industry issues.

Current Resources in the HireRight Library


White Paper
HireRight I-9 Solution
With increased federal and state legislation and more stringent enforcement policies, employers of all sizes and in all industries are finding themselves in the center of immigration reform and enforcement. This white paper helps employers understand their responsibilities, as well as the procedural and security considerations they need to keep in mind, and provides best practices guidelines to ensure that their I-9 procedures and systems are effective and comprehensive.

White Paper
ATS Integration White Paper
Ten years ago, background checking processes were informal, inconsistent, slow, costly, manual and paper-intensive. Today, employment screening has evolved into a formalized, consistent and automated procedure that is conducted by most large organizations. The business demands that drive screening programs have become increasingly complex, fueling the need for management solutions to help HR professionals better cope with a litany of new concerns. This informative white paper will provide you with best practices for integrating applicant tracking systems with a background checking solution.

White Paper
Cisco Rolls Out Global Screening to 93 Countries
Driven by the company’s global growth initiative, Cisco hiring professionals worked closely with HireRight to identify the legal, social and cultural screening requirements and prohibitions in 93 countries across Asia, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East and Europe. This educational case study will provide you with the benefits of rolling out a global background screening solution and you'll learn important details to consider when looking at a global solution for your firm.

White Paper
Leveraging Your Recruiting Solution for Background Screening
Advances in technology have helped close the loop in the recruiting process. This informative white paper will provide you with the basics and benefits of integrating your background screening and recruiting solutions. You'll also walk away with a good understanding of the important attributes to consider when looking at an integrated solution for your firm.

Research Brief
The Threat of Contingent Labor on Workplace Safety
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), roughly 10 percent of the U.S. workforce can be classified as contingent (indirect) labor today. This population of the workforce (also referred to as the Extended Workforce) often has unrestricted access to your workplace–to facilities, systems, even sensitive and valuable materials–yet they are not subject to the same rigorous screening standards of full-time employees. This informative research brief describes the risks presented by this portion of the labor pool, results of researched performed in comparing the backgrounds of thousands of contingent workers to permanent workers of the same employers, and what's required to mitigate risks associated with the extended workforce.