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Background and reference checking leader, Zinc, teams up with Playroll

Zinc, background and reference checking tool, simplifies global hiring by offering swift and compliant cross-border checks. With Zinc, canreduce risk without adding unnecessary drag to their global expansion, while candidates retain ownership of their data for transparency.

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Marcelle van Niekerk

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December 8, 2022

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Businesses venturing into the global talent pool need to know that the people they’re dealing with are who they say they are, and that there’s nothing problematic lurking in their histories. 

How do globally minded HR teams address this challenge? How can they reduce risk without adding unnecessary drag to their global expansion? The answer is Zinc: all-in-one background and reference checking tool, and most recent addition to Playroll’s partner network. 

Know exactly who you’re hiring with Zinc.

Zinc answers the need for swift, compliant cross-border checks that delight HR teams and candidates alike. With a single click, companies can verify candidate details in over 200 countries. The platform offers 12 of the most essential checks, including criminal history, educational background, identity and adverse media. Candidates retain ownership of their data, and are kept in the know throughout the process, for total transparency. 

And while conventional background checks can take weeks, Zinc offers an average turnaround time of 3 days. That reduces time to hire and provides smoother journeys for candidates. From start to finish, smooth ATS/HRIS integrations ensure optimal user experience for HR teams. 

By simplifying background and reference checks, Zinc empowers businesses to hire the right people, without breaking stride.

From verified to hired: borderless expansion with Playroll.

Together, Zinc and Playroll clear the most formidable obstacles to global hiring that companies face. Zinc’s best-in-class verification software reduces risk and boosts confidence at the hiring stage. From there, Playroll removes the administrative and legal complexities of hiring in foreign jurisdictions through its network of international subsidiaries and technology-enabled platform.  

Forward-thinking companies can now leverage our combined expertise and capabilities to successfully expand around the globe.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Marcelle van Niekerk

Marcelle is a skilled Content Manager at Playroll, a leading global HR platform. With a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for trends, Marcelle specializes in crafting insightful content about remote work, global employment, and the evolving dynamics of the modern workforce.

Background and reference checking leader, Zinc, teams up with Playroll FAQs

What checks usually require explicit candidate consent?

Identity, employment history, and criminal-record checks usually require explicit consent and clear disclosures that explain what is checked, why it is needed, and how long data is retained.

How do cross-border screenings differ from domestic screenings?

Cross-border screenings often need jurisdiction-specific workflows for data transfer, local record access rules, and verification turnaround times, so timelines should be scoped country by country.

What operational benefit comes from integrating screening into hiring workflows?

Integration reduces manual handoffs, keeps audit trails in one flow, and shortens time to hire by triggering checks automatically when candidates reach defined hiring stages.

What should employers document to pass a screening compliance audit?

Maintain records of consent, legal basis, adjudication criteria, and adverse-action communications so each hiring decision is traceable and defensible during regulatory review.

How should employers handle screening mismatches or unverifiable records?

Employers should use a documented escalation process that requests clarifying evidence from candidates and applies consistent adjudication standards before making final employment decisions.

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