Among businesses that have shifted to a remote workforce, many continue to allow their employees to work away from the office, with some even reporting productivity increases of up to 30 percent. Some benefits to businesses include real estate cost savings, reduced commute times, fewer office distractions, and flexibility for employees. But the switch has made businesses reconsider their hiring processes, as well, and has forced employers to commit to trusting the identities of employees who are new to the company and new hires to trust that the company is doing its due diligence when vetting candidates. Identity verification, which works through a smartphone, can help HR teams evolve with the times and gain confidence in the identity of the people joining their workforce.
