Why background checks are essential in global hiring

Did you know: 73% of companies have received a resume with false information.

That’s not a rare edge case. It’s a reality check for modern hiring teams.

Whether it’s a job title that doesn’t match, a degree that doesn’t exist, or employment history that never happened, resume fraud is alarmingly common. And in a global, remote-first world, verifying candidate information is harder, and more essential, than ever.

That’s why Remote offers smart background checks built directly into every hiring flow, helping you make faster, safer, and more confident decisions across borders.

Hire with confidence, no matter how you hire

Remote’s background checks are now available across every product: Employer of Record (EOR), Contractor of Record (COR), Contractor Management, Global Payroll, and HRIS. You can reduce risk and validate candidate credentials — all without leaving the platform.

With automated smart background checks, you cut down on manual work, lower hiring risk, and make more informed decisions.

Built-in background checks: From optional to essential

Background checks used to be something companies reserved for executive hires or final stages. But with nearly three out of four resumes containing false information, they’re no longer a nice to have, they’re a necessity.

Remote’s built-in, streamlined checks help you:

• Verify education
  Confirm a candidate’s highest completed degree to ensure they meet your role’s baseline requirements.
  
  
• Check employment history
  Validate past roles and timelines with express or standard verification methods.
  
  
• Screen for global sanctions
  Ensure candidates aren’t listed on any international watchlists or sanctions databases.
  
  
• Run criminal background checks
  Where legally permitted, screen for relevant criminal records that may pose a risk to your organization.
  
  

Not sure what do background checks show? Remote provides full transparency into each step. Our legal experts continuously monitor regulations to ensure full compliance worldwide.

How it works

Wondering how long do background checks take? With Remote, the process is fast, simple, and reliable:

1. Opt in during the onboarding process
   
   
2. Candidates complete self-enrollment and provide required details
   
   
3. Our trusted verification partner conducts secure, global checks
   
   
4. Receive results in as little as 24 hours
   
   
5. Review findings and decide how to proceed
   
   

If something concerning is flagged, Remote helps you navigate next steps,  whether that means pausing onboarding or initiating offboarding.

What do background checks show?

Remote’s checks are flexible, modular, and informative. Depending on what you enable, background checks show:

• Education verification (degrees, institutions, dates)
  
  
• Employment history confirmation (titles, employers, duration)
  
  
• Criminal record screenings (if legal in the region)
  
  
• Global sanctions and watchlist status
  
  

This visibility helps you make confident, compliant hiring decisions, even across international borders.

Hire with confidence, not guesswork

Hiring is about more than just filling roles. It’s about building teams you can trust, and people you can rely on. 

With resume fraud on the rise, investing in background checks is smart way to make sure your hiring the right people for your team. And with Remote, smart background checks are no longer an afterthought. They’re built in from day one.

Easily verify credentials, reduce risk, and maintain compliance, whether you're hiring employees or contractors, all within Remote via our background checks feature. 

Get started with Remote today and make your hiring process quick, easy, and efficient.