* Employment Verification: A CIPS Detective Method
Verification of employment is the process of confirming an applicant’s work history. It is a necessary step in determining that the applicant does indeed possess the experience, qualifications, and integrity needed for the job. Human Resources departments generally serve as internal detectives—or act as partners with professional verification services—to check this information before a hire is made.
* Why Employment Verification Is Important
With the complex world of hiring today, responding to employment verifications with the accuracy of a CIPS investigator—characterized by meticulousness, adherence, and risk sensitivity—brings immense value to the hiring process.
* What Employment Verification Can Reveal
Deception or exaggeration of work claims
Holes or discrepancies in employment history
Made-up job title or job responsibilities
Lack of consistency in date of termination of employment or cause of termination
Employers: Why Use Verification Services or Agencies?
With the help of a professional verification agency—or conducting sound internal verifications—these benefits can be obtained:
Fewer Hiring Risks
Identifies misrepresentation, fraud, and unqualified applicants upfront.
Improved Quality of Hires
Legal and Regulation Compliance
Prepares companies to be audit-ready and adherent to labor legislation and HR laws—of paramount importance in CIPS-based procurement and hiring operations.
Brand and Integrity Protection
Prevents damage to reputation resulting from hiring errors or public scandals.
The Value of Transparency
Shows Honesty and Integrity
Candidates who are successfully vetted show credibility and become trusted by employers.
Quicker Onboarding
Verified records help avoid delays in background checks, allowing for faster hiring and onboarding.
Final Thought: Investigators with Purpose
Verifying employment is not a mere formality—it’s a strategic inquiry by HR experts and compliance officers in their role as CIPS detectives. Internal or third-party handling aside, the goal remains one: to make informed, risk-conscious, and confident hiring decisions.