Experian has partnered with Konfir to revolutionize the pre-employment screening process in the UK. Konfir will now offer employers direct access to secure employment history information from HR and payroll systems through Experian's income and employment verification solution, Work Report. This makes Konfir the first provider in the UK and Ireland to offer this service. The solution provides employers with comprehensive data on a candidate's current employment, enabling instant and accurate decision-making. Work Report now covers 80% of UK employees, giving Konfir access to employment information for millions of PAYE employees. This partnership will simplify the process for candidates to evidence their employment history, making it easier for them to provide consent to access the data. The integration of Experian's Work Report into Konfir's platform will create a smoother onboarding journey for candidates and employers, removing barriers that have traditionally slowed down job seekers starting new employment.
Chris Milligan, CEO of Konfir, stated that proving employment history is notoriously difficult and slow, and this partnership will transform the pre-employment and recruitment industry. With a growing trend of job dissatisfaction and intent to move roles among UK workers, employers will be looking for more efficient ways to manage employee referencing.
Experian is a global information services company that empowers consumers and clients to manage their data with confidence. They help individuals take financial control, businesses make smarter decisions, lenders lend more responsibly, and organizations prevent identity fraud and crime. Experian has 22,000 employees operating in 32 countries.
Konfir is a company that securely removes the administrative burden companies face when requesting or completing employment verifications. They streamline the approval process by providing instant verifications and tools for teams. Konfir aims to accelerate various aspects of the modern UK economy, such as job switching, property renting, and obtaining credit. They focus on protecting consumers by ensuring transparent and secure access to their income and employment records.