{"id":29053,"date":"2025-03-05T13:28:31","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T13:28:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/certn.co\/?post_type=press&p=29053"},"modified":"2025-12-19T19:50:53","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T19:50:53","slug":"konfir-digital-employment-verification-available-to-all-certn-emea-clients","status":"publish","type":"press","link":"https:\/\/certn.co\/emea\/press-releases\/konfir-digital-employment-verification-available-to-all-certn-emea-clients\/","title":{"rendered":"Konfir Digital Employment Verification Available to All Certn EMEA Clients"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

VICTORIA, BC <\/strong>\u2013 March 5, 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Certn<\/a>, a premier online background screening vendor, is excited to announce a new phase in its strategic partnership with Konfir<\/a>, an innovative instant employment and income verification service. This collaboration builds on an earlier pilot in 2024 and integrates Konfir\u2019s real-time employment verification capabilities into Certn\u2019s online background screening platform, offering a more efficient and accurate solution for hiring managers in the UK looking to enhance both speed and accuracy of employment verification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A New Era in Employment Verification<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This partnership is a strategic step forward in Certn\u2019s mission to provide HR teams with the most reliable and efficient tools available. By integrating Konfir\u2019s automated employment verification service, Certn clients can now instantly access accurate UK employment histories through tax, payroll, and banking records directly from within their Certn background screening. This eliminates the need for cumbersome manual processes and minimises the potential for errors, providing a seamless and compliant solution that accelerates hiring timelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Konfir uses secure, real-time data to verify an applicant\u2019s employment history, reducing the risk of fraud while enhancing the candidate experience. This service ensures that UK employers receive accurate, verifiable data faster than traditional methods\u2014reducing time to screen by over 80%\u2014aligning with the current trends in HR automation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Konfir confirms company name, employment dates, and, where available, job title, using recognised integrations into HM Revenue & Customs, Payroll, and Open Banking data. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Empowering UK Employers to Navigate HR\u2019s Biggest Challenges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The combined power of Certn\u2019s background screening and Konfir\u2019s automated employment verification addresses some of the most critical issues facing HR departments today. According to a 2024 survey by Certn and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), 58% of UK HR leaders cited \u201cbalancing thoroughness with speed in the hiring process” to avoid delays as a major concern, with 22% also reporting challenges with ensuring compliance in a rapidly changing regulatory environment. This partnership provides a faster, compliant, and user-friendly solution that saves HR professionals both time and resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enhancing HR Leadership and Building Trust<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to partner with Konfir to offer our UK clients access to the next generation of employment verification,\u201d says Andrew McLeod<\/strong>, CEO of Certn. \u201cThis collaboration is part of our continued commitment to helping HR professionals tackle today\u2019s challenges with technology. By enabling faster, more accurate employment verification, we\u2019re not just improving efficiency, we\u2019re enhancing the entire hiring experience for both employers and candidates.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Chris Milligan<\/strong>, CEO of Konfir, the partnership marks a significant milestone for the company. \u201cPartnering with Certn is a natural fit,\u201d Milligan said. \u201cOur vision is aligned with Certn\u2019s to provide HR teams with real-time data that fosters trust and transparency. This partnership helps both companies push the boundaries of HR technology to meet the needs of modern recruitment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking Ahead: A Future Built on Efficiency and Trust<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As businesses continue to adapt to rapidly changing labour markets, automation and technology remain key to unlocking efficiency and staying competitive. The combination of Certn and Konfir\u2019s capabilities provides HR teams with the tools they need to stay ahead of the curve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With HR automation at the forefront of recruitment strategy for 2025, this partnership represents a powerful solution for organisations looking to streamline their processes, ensure compliance, and ultimately, attract top talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Konfir is certified to the UK Digital Identity & Attribute Trust Framework (UKDIATF) as an Attribute Service Provider for Employment, Income, & Gap Verification. For candidates with employment history outside the UK, verification will be conducted manually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Certn<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t have to settle for how it\u2019s always been done. Certn offers faster and easier experiences for everyone. Certn is revolutionising background screening with the easiest-to-use platform, 24\/7 support, and fast and compliant results. Why wait? Trusted by over 20,000 teams and some of the world\u2019s biggest brands, Certn helps businesses hire faster and manage risk\u2014all while delivering user experiences that help them stand out. Learn more at certn.co\/emea<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Konfir<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Konfir provides instant employment and income verification in the UK. It is an independently certified service listed on the GOV.UK<\/a> register under the UK Digital Identity & Attributes Trust Framework. By securely removing the administrative burden of completing these verifications, its aim is to accelerate all areas of the modern UK economy; for those switching jobs, to renting a property or obtaining any type of credit. Konfir focuses on protecting consumers by ensuring legal, transparent, and secure access to their employment and income records. It helps UK-based workers get approvals faster while maintaining control over their data and is trusted by leading organizations across the country. To learn more about Konfir, visit: konfir.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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