Pre-employment screening for HR teams
As an HR professional, you already have a wide range of responsibilities. Alongside recruitment and selection, you are responsible for onboarding, absence management, employee development and a significant amount of administration. Screening new employees is an important part of the process, but it should not take over your agenda. With the right screening software, you can automate the screening process, keep your organisation compliant and focus on what matters most: attracting and retaining the right people.
✔ Fast screening process ✔ GDPR compliant and ISO certified ✔ Data stored in the EU
Screening as the foundation of a compliant organisation
A compliant organisation starts with knowing who you bring into the organisation. As an HR team, you are responsible for who joins the organisation and therefore also for the risks that can arise when hiring decisions are based on insufficient information. An employee whose background does not align with the requirements of the role can expose an organisation to reputational damage, legal liability or internal security risks. Pre-employment screening gives you the factual information you need to make informed hiring decisions and demonstrate that your organisation takes compliance seriously.
Legislation and regulatory requirements around hiring continue to evolve, particularly in sectors such as financial services, healthcare and government. By working with a professional screening partner, you do not need to keep track of every development yourself. This is managed for you, with GDPR compliance built into the screening process.
What can screening software deliver for your HR team?
More time for strategic HR
Manual screening takes time. Calling references, requesting diplomas and verifying identity documents can quickly add up for each candidate, particularly when you are managing higher recruitment volumes. Screening software automates much of this process. Candidates complete their screening independently in a secure environment, while checks and verifications are carried out directly with the relevant sources. You receive a complete screening report without having to chase every step yourself.
That gives you more time to focus on strategic HR priorities, from talent development to strengthening your employer brand.
A faster alternative to manual screening
The longer the screening process takes, the greater the risk that a strong candidate drops out of the process or accepts an offer elsewhere. Screening software can significantly speed up the process compared with manual verification. Multiple checks can be carried out in parallel and candidates can be invited immediately. This not only makes planning easier for your HR team, but can also have a positive impact on recruitment outcomes. A fast and streamlined process also creates a more professional experience for candidates, which matters in a competitive labour market.
A better candidate experience that helps reduce drop-off
Screening can feel stressful or unclear to candidates. The right screening software makes the process more transparent. Candidates are guided step by step through an intuitive, mobile friendly environment and can check the status of their screening at any time. By making the process clear and straightforward, the candidate experience becomes smoother and the risk of candidates dropping out towards the end of the recruitment process is reduced, at the point where your HR team has already invested significant time in their selection.
Seamless integration with your ATS
Switching between systems takes time and increases the risk of errors. DISA’s screening software integrates directly with popular ATS and HR systems via API, allowing you to start and manage screenings from the tools you already use. Candidate data is transferred automatically, so there is no need to enter the same information twice. DISA already integrates with a wide range of well known ATS platforms. Visit our integration partners page to see whether your system is included.
Why HR teams choose DISA
- Customer Support available from 08:00 to 20:00: Screening can sometimes be time sensitive. DISA’s Customer Support team is available on working days from 08:00 to 20:00, so you can get an answer quickly when you need one. You’re not limited to a ticketing system. When needed, you can also speak directly with people who understand the screening process inside out.
- An international network for screening across borders: Does your organisation employ people from other countries, or operate internationally? DISA has an extensive global network of data partners, allowing international qualifications, references and background information to be verified efficiently without creating additional work for your HR team.
- GDPR compliant and fully secure: Pre-employment screening involves sensitive personal data. DISA has a dedicated Data Protection Officer, stores data exclusively within the EU and is certified to ISO 27001 and ISO 9001. This gives HR teams confidence that the screening process meets applicable privacy and data protection requirements.
- Rated 4.4 on Google by our clients: DISA is rated an average of 4.4 on Google by our clients. From financial institutions to healthcare organisations, HR professionals choose DISA because the process works and because we are easy to work with.
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