Over the past two years, significant trends have emerged pertaining to the background screening industry. First, there has been a surge in the adoption of technology and automation, with 82 percent of HR professionals reporting its use in some aspect of the background verification process. There has been an emergence of deepfakes, hyper-realistic audio and video forgeries, as well as a growing importance of global verification. Things to watch for enhanced security measures, continuous monitoring, and a focus on soft skills.
