Top 10 Advantages of a Centralized Global Background Screening Program
Learn some of the top benefits that a centralized background screening program can bring your global organization.
Many companies face challenges stemming from a decentralized approach to managing Human Resources functions. Here’s how a centrally managed background screening program can help your organization:
1. Reduced Risk
A centralized system enables tighter and more stringent compliance as well as consistent adjudication and adverse action fulfillment throughout the organization.
2. Less Headaches
Generally, centralized programs require fewer accounts; package variations, one-off processes, and overall are easier to manage and maintain.
3. Simplified Training
You’ll enjoy streamlined user processes and unifying corporate policies, including how to correctly use your screening provider’s solution.
4. Consistent Background Checks
A centralized program offers a uniform approach to screening candidates worldwide.
5. More Control Ordering Background Checks
You can more easily manage running the appropriate checks for all job positions by ensuring that dedicated staff manage the process.
6. Tracking of Results
In a centralized screening process, you’ll be more aware of a background check status, which accelerates the overall onboarding process.
7. Better Candidate Engagement
A centralized process can improve candidate communication during a background screening, helping them stay informed of what is required and where they are in the overall onboarding cycle.
8. Better Candidate Experience
A single screening provider for all hiring locations can help ensure a uniform, efficient and pleasant candidate experience company wide.
9. Improved Reporting
A centralized program can provide better communication to Management including metrics such as time to hire and discrepancy data.
10. Timely Auditing
A single, centralized system can help companies easily gather and analyze data company-wide, ensuring timely delivery of periodic audits that provide valuable insight into how well the program is adhering to your company’s screening policies. Want guidance on how to evaluate the right screening provider for your organization? Check out our tipsheet on picking the right provider.
Release Date: February 16, 2026
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HireRight is a leading provider of on-demand employment background checks, drug and health screening, and electronic Form I-9 and E-Verify solutions that help employers automate, manage and control background screening and related programs.