We are excited to announce that Verified Credentials has joined the American Staffing Association (ASA), the national trade association representing the $161-billion U.S. staffing and recruiting industry. 

ASA strives to lead and elevate the talent solutions industry, and that’s a mission we’re eager to stand behind. The Association and its affiliates nourish the industry through advocacy, research, and education, while maintaining high standards for legal, ethical, and professional practices. Maintaining and promoting these high standards is a major focal point for ASA, and that’s where Verified Credentials comes in.  

Partnering with ASA gives us the opportunity to share our background screening solutions and educational resources with a network of staffing, recruiting, and talent solutions organizations that can significantly benefit from quick, reliable background checks to assist in finding and placing quality candidates.  

The importance of screening in the staffing industry

The phrase “screening in the staffing industry” is twofold; it could refer to the concept of screening staffing and recruiting agency employees, or screening candidates that are found and placed at jobs by staffing agencies. In this case, we’ll discuss the importance of both scenarios.  

Background screening services for staffing and recruiting agencies

A staffing agency carries a reputation for being a reliable source for quality candidates to fill roles in their clients’ organizations. Whether placing candidates for contracts, contingent positions, or full-time roles, it’s imperative that these agencies confirm qualifications, background history, and any additional certifications relevant to the specific client’s industry. And in such a fast-paced and competitive field, staffing agencies need reliable results fast.    

Verified Credentials helps staffing and recruiting agencies meet industry needs with: 

• Configurable background checks to meet client needs. 

• Unlimited sub-locations and package options.  

• Industry-leading speed to help you improve time-to-hire.  

Screening individuals in your candidate pool helps you ensure your clients are getting qualified workers. Utilizing Verified Credentials’ background screening solutions to do so means cost-effective, quick, and seamless screening experiences for your agency and candidates.   

Now that we’ve covered why staffing agencies should be thoroughly vetting their candidate pools, let’s talk about the employees behind the scenes.  

Why screen staffing and recruiting agency employees? 

Just like any company, the quality and effectiveness of any product or service comes down to the people manning the ship. Before you promise your customers and prospects that you can provide quality candidates, you should ensure your staffing team is properly vetted to do so in an ethical, unbiased, and compliant manner.  

ASA encourages high standards for legal, ethical, and professional practices, and if you’re screening your candidate pool, your staff has access to the personal data of candidates in your system. Managing candidates’ personal data, as well as determining a person’s affinity for a job, requires a skilled, trustworthy individual to be effective in that role. Ensuring your staffing team has the proper qualifications, a clean background, and fulfills any other industry-specific requirements can boost your agency’s reputation and save you from potential legal ramifications. The best place to start is selecting the right screening service—one that operates at the highest industry standards, like Verified Credentials.   

For more information about screening in the staffing industry and how we can be a vital resource, check out our Staffing Industry page.  

Keeping clients in the loop on compliance and screening requirements is one of our strongsuits, and we’d love to help you stay up to date on staffing industry news! Subscribe to our Industry Newsletter to stay connected with updates regarding background screening compliance and other topics affecting the staffing industry.  

We are proud to be a dependable source for background screening in an organizational network that is no stranger to the importance of vetting and selecting the right people for the right jobs!  

About the American Staffing Association

The American Staffing Association is the voice of the U.S. staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions industry. ASA and its state affiliates advance the interests of the industry across all sectors through advocacy, research, education, and the promotion of high standards of legal, ethical, and professional practices.  

For more information about the American Staffing Association, visit americanstaffing.net.