Employment Screening Systems FAQs

If you’re an in-house recruiter, you know that hiring the right people is vital. You also know that delays, admin tasks, and compliance risks can slow you down. That’s why many companies now turn to employment screening systems to support a faster, safer hiring process.

At Agenda, we’ve built our own pre-employment screening platform to do just that. But we know that if you’re new to background screening, you’ll have questions. Here are some of the ones we hear most often from recruiters, along with answers that show how our system works for you.

What is an employment screening system?

An employment screening system helps you verify that a candidate is who they say they are. It checks qualifications, employment history, criminal records, right to work, and more. The goal is to give you the facts you need to make the right hiring decision.

Agenda’s platform goes beyond basic checks. It integrates with your ATS or HR system to make the whole process faster and easier.

How does the Agenda Screening System work?

We own and manage our background screening platform in-house. This means we can adapt it to your needs and add new features when required.

The system is modern, secure, and user-friendly. It offers multi-language options and supports neurodiverse candidates, giving every applicant a fair and positive experience.

Can I integrate it with my current recruitment tools?

Yes. Our platform supports seamless integration through a RESTful Web API. This allows candidate information to flow straight from your ATS or HR system into our employment screening system.

You can start new checks, monitor progress, and access final reports without switching platforms. This reduces manual work and speeds up your hiring process.

What does the API allow me to do?

Our API offers the following key features:

  • Start a new pre-employment screening request
  • Check the status of ongoing checks
  • Access completed reports securely within your ATS

You gain full visibility and control of the screening process at every stage.

How does the system improve compliance?

Our platform ensures that you meet the latest legal and regulatory requirements for background screening. It automates data transfers to reduce manual errors and provides real-time updates, so you can act quickly and stay compliant.

All reports are delivered securely, giving you the peace of mind that your data and your candidates’ data are protected.

Why choose Agenda over other background screening agencies?

Unlike many background screening agencies, we don’t rely on third-party software. We built our own platform and control its roadmap. This allows us to stay agile and responsive to your needs.

We also have one of the most accredited screening services in the UK. Our team works closely with yours to provide not just technology, but personal support when you need it.

How do I get started?

It’s simple. Whether you’re screening one new hire or scaling for large volumes, we tailor our services to your needs. You can start without break clauses or hidden fees.

To learn more or request a demo, contact our team today.

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