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This Week in Backgrounds: HR Tech

It took me over a week to write this blog, I was a bit overwhelmed by what I saw at last week’s HR Tech conference in Las Vegas and I wanted to let it all sink in.  This conference has gotten so big and, in many ways, so much better than other conferences for background screeners.  I […]

Vetty Prepares for the Future of Work with PeopleTech Partners

Since completing the PeopleTech Partners program, Vetty has been rocking and rolling. On October 15th, Vetty released v2, and now excited to announce that January 3rd will be releasing v3 of their candidate-centric background checking solution to the market. “Frictionless purchase and implementation have been the core focus to ensure seamless onboarding and transitions to […]

Mercer Launches Incubator for HR Tech Startups

Mercer and WeWork Labs are collaborating to create an incubator program focused on HR technology. Mercer said its “HRTech Incubator Program” is the first of its kind. Noting that rapid developments in technology are quickly changing the nature of work, the effort is intended to “help incubate, support, and grow the next generation of workforce […]

Mercer Launches HRTech Incubator

First-of-its-kind incubator offers expertise, development and accelerated growth Mercer, a global consulting leader in advancing health, wealth, and career, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (NYSE: MMC), today announced the creation of the HRTech Incubator Program, a first-of-its-kind incubator launched in collaboration with WeWork Lab, focusing exclusively on future of work […]

The Evolution of the Background Verification Industry In the Gig Era

The $100 billion global verification market is due for disruption. Giving candidates ownership of their background checks would make hiring simpler, faster, fairer and more secure. Background verification is everywhere, from hiring to banking, to apartment rental applications. According to Careerbuilder.com, 72% of companies background check everyone they hire, and a 2012 CareerBuilder study found […]