60-second screening cost scan
See what your screening process may be costing you.
Estimate your annual Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), internal administration cost, and potential efficiency opportunity.
- 5 quick questions
- Results before the form
- Indicative estimate
No contact details are required to see your first results.
Annual screening volume
Your Screening Cost Snapshot
Your indicative results
Potential annual efficiency opportunity
- indicative range per yearEstimated Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
- per yearEstimated internal administration cost
- per yearThis quick scan provides an indicative estimate based on the information provided and standard assumptions. Actual costs, opportunities, and ROI depend on your screening requirements, processes, and screening volumes.
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Get your personalised Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) breakdown
Share your details to reveal new cost, workload, capacity, and scaling insights. Your submitted results will give the DISA team context for the conversation.
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Your personalised Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) breakdown
Here are the new cost, workload, capacity, and scaling insights derived from your answers.
TIME AND CAPACITY
Hours your process puts into screening
See the annual administration workload in hours, working days, and potential recovered capacity.
Annual HR and admin hours
- Estimated time spent supporting screening each yearWorking days spent on screening
- Equivalent 8-hour working daysPotential capacity recovered
- -COST AND OPPORTUNITY
Where the financial impact shows up
See your effective screening cost, monthly opportunity, and three-year opportunity range.
Effective cost per screening
- All-in cost based on your annual Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and volumePotential monthly opportunity
- Indicative range per monthPotential 3-year opportunity
- Annual opportunity range multiplied by three1. Cost profile
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) distribution
See how external screening spend and internal administration contribute to your all-in screening cost.
- Annual external screening spend
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- Annual internal administration cost
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- External screening share of TCO
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- Internal administration share of TCO
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2. Administrative workload
Turn administration time into capacity
Your answers translate screening administration into annual hours, working days, and working weeks.
3. Efficiency scenario
What the opportunity range means over time
This scenario applies the existing opportunity range to your current Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). It is an indicative conversation starter, not a guaranteed result.
4. Screening efficiency profile
Your process maturity assessment
-This qualitative assessment is based only on your answer to the current-process question. It is not an industry benchmark.
5. Scaling scenario
If your current process scales with your hiring volume...
The forecast below applies your calculated effective cost per screening to estimate Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) at three annual volumes.
Projected Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) assumes the same screening mix, administration time, and costs at each volume.
6. Capacity opportunity
Indicative HR and recruitment capacity recovered
This scenario uses a separate administration-time reduction range based on your process maturity. It does not reuse the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) efficiency factor.
7. Your next step
Discuss your results
This estimate is intended to support an initial conversation. It is not a quotation, guarantee, industry benchmark, or formal ROI assessment. Capacity ranges use clearly labelled placeholder assumptions pending DISA approval.
Which factors influence the cost of a screening?
The cost of a screening is not determined by a single factor, but by the level of risk control you aim to achieve and the way you ensure compliance.
In practice, we see that organisations that use screening effectively look beyond individual checks. They establish a process that aligns with their structure, risk exposure and growth ambitions.
Organisations that take a strategic approach to screening do not only consider the cost per check, but also the broader context of hiring, internal movement and ongoing oversight.
Key pricing factors:
Each screening consists of a combination of checks. The selection of these checks directly determines the cost, but also the overall value of the screening.
Common checks include:
- Identity verification
- Education verification
- Reference checks
- Criminal record checks
Within in employment screening, additional or repeated checks may be relevant, such as:
- Periodic verification of certifications
- Criminal record checks
The difference lies not only in what is verified, but also when and how often. We support organisations in finding the right balance, ensuring that no unnecessary checks are included.
While national checks are often carried out efficiently through established data partners, international screening requires:
- Local source verification
- Knowledge of country specific regulations
- Access to reliable data sources
This applies both to new hires and to employees moving across borders.
In practice, this means that international checks not only take more time, but also require specialist expertise to ensure reliability, resulting in higher costs for international screening.
Not every role carries the same level of risk. This risk may also evolve over time.
An employee may progress internally into a position with greater responsibility, resulting in a different risk profile.
For this reason, it is important to combine pre employment screening with in employment screening. This ensures that risks are managed both before employment and throughout the employment lifecycle.
The privacy of candidates and employees is essential. Screening must not only be carried out carefully, but also in a demonstrably compliant manner.
In addition, all processes and personal data must be securely managed. At DISA, this is not an afterthought but a fundamental part of our service.
DISA screening software meets all relevant information security standards. The platform is certified according to ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 and holds an ISAE 3000 type II assurance report.
Depending on your sector, additional checks may be required, such as:
- Criminal record checks conducted periodically
- Verification of certifications
- Registration in professional bodies
The more elements of the screening process that can be handled digitally, the more efficient the process becomes. This contributes to shorter turnaround times and lower overall costs.
At higher volumes, the cost per screening decreases. Standardising and automating processes reduces inefficiencies and prevents delays in recruitment.
DISA’s screening software enables organisations to automate the screening process.
Organisations often focus on the cost per check. The more relevant question is: what is the cost of not screening?
- The cost of a mis-hire can reach up to 200% for senior roles (Wervingsfabriek, 2025)
- Reputational damage
- Legal risks
- Internal security risks
Employment screening should not be viewed as a cost, but as an investment in risk management.
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Receive a tailored quotation
Every organisation is different, and the same applies to how employment screening is implemented.
That is why we always begin with a short assessment of your situation:
- Which roles require screening?
- What risks are relevant within your organisation?
- Do you operate nationally or internationally?
Based on this:
- We advise which checks are appropriate
- We design a suitable screening profile
- You receive a clear and transparent pricing indication
This ensures that you do not receive a standard quotation, but a proposal that genuinely fits your organisation.
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Our clients:
“DISA is a trusted partner for us, both in terms of support and the software that supports the employment screening process. Over time, and in response to evolving legislation and regulations, the software has also become more secure and user-friendly.”
Albert Ellinger
Stafmedewerker
Ordina
“DISA remains highly flexible under all circumstances. Whenever changes occur — whether locally or globally — they respond quickly and effectively by adapting our screening processes accordingly. Their awareness of the latest developments is essential, as it enables us to continue providing a high level of service to our clients.”
Ilze Lamers
HR Director North Europe
Michael Page
“The AFAS integration centralises the entire process within a single system, resulting in minimal administrative effort and a significant reduction in the risk of errors.”
Joris Ringelink
HR Officer
Loyens & Loeff
“DISA is an important strategic partner for us due to their objective perspective, strategic insight and expertise in pre-employment screening within the financial sector. They also understand our legal obligation as a financial services provider to demonstrate that we employ suitable and trustworthy individuals.”
Sandra van Eijk
HR Vendor Management
ABN AMRO
Interested in a pricing proposal?
DISA helps you define a screening setup based on your roles, risk levels and organisational requirements.
You can book a free demo where we walk you through how the process works and which checks may be relevant for your organisation — or contact us directly here!
Monique Meijer
Project Manager JCI-accreditatie P&O
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