First Advantage published its 2026 Global Background Screening Trends Report, based on input from more than 5,000 CHROs, HR leaders, and job seekers across nine industries and five global regions. The report says 89% of HR hiring managers plan to add additional background screening and identity verification solutions within the next two years. It also reports that more than 60% of global employers are seeing growth in candidates with multi-country or multi-location work histories. The analysis links increased use of AI in hiring to both process efficiencies and new fraud risks.

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