Global Employment Screening Services Market Size study & Forecast, by Service, Organization Size, and Application, and Regional Forecasts 2025-2035

June 2025 | 285 pages | ID: G6CF2771F32AEN
Bizwit Research & Consulting LLP

Abstracts

Global Employment Screening Services Market is valued approximately at USD 6.1 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to grow with a healthy CAGR of 6.71% over the forecast period 2025-2035. Employment screening services have emerged as critical tools in modern human resource management, enabling organizations to mitigate risk, enhance compliance, and make better hiring decisions through comprehensive background checks and verification solutions. These services include criminal background checks, education and employment verifications, drug and health screenings, and more. As businesses increasingly prioritize workplace safety and credibility, these services are shifting from optional to indispensable. Enhanced by digitalization and automation technologies, employment screening services are being increasingly embedded into the broader recruitment and onboarding workflows of enterprises worldwide.

A confluence of factors is propelling the expansion of the employment screening services market. The global surge in remote and gig economy hiring has necessitated faster and more thorough background checks across jurisdictions. Enterprises are leaning on these services to uphold brand reputation, avoid negligent hiring litigation, and ensure compliance with data protection and employment laws. Additionally, the intensifying focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is prompting employers to seek fair and unbiased vetting methods, while integration of AI and predictive analytics allows screening providers to deliver more customized and actionable insights. However, challenges such as evolving regulatory environments, particularly data privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA, along with risks of discrimination lawsuits due to screening inaccuracies, present notable hurdles for providers.

Regionally, North America commands the largest market share in the employment screening services landscape due to its deeply regulated corporate ecosystem, high employer accountability, and strong presence of multinational corporations. The U.S. leads with its robust demand for identity validation, drug testing, and criminal checks, especially in sectors like healthcare, finance, and logistics. Europe follows suit, bolstered by growing corporate compliance norms and a rising need for employment fraud prevention. Meanwhile, Asia Pacific is forecasted to witness the most rapid growth throughout the projection period, driven by explosive hiring volumes in tech, IT services, and BPO sectors. Increasing cross-border employment and digital transformation in countries like India, China, and Southeast Asia are further accelerating the adoption of smart and scalable employment screening platforms.

Major market player included in this report are:

• Accurate Background, LLC
• Sterling Check Corp.
• First Advantage Corporation
• Checkr, Inc.
• HireRight Holdings Corporation
• InfoMart, Inc.
• Triton Canada Inc.
• A-Check Global
• Pinkerton Consulting & Investigations, Inc.
• Capita PLC
• DataFlow Group
• Employment Screening Resources (ESR)
• Intellicorp Records, Inc.
• Insperity, Inc.
• GoodHire (Inflection Risk Solutions, LLC)

Global Employment Screening Services Market Report Scope:

• Historical Data – 2023, 2024
• Base Year for Estimation – 2024
• Forecast period – 2025-2035
• Report Coverage – Revenue forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
• Regional Scope – North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa
• Customization Scope – Free report customization (equivalent up to 8 analysts’ working hours) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope*

The objective of the study is to define market sizes of different segments & countries in recent years and to forecast the values for the coming years. The report is designed to incorporate both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the industry within the countries involved in the study. The report also provides detailed information about crucial aspects, such as driving factors and challenges, which will define the future growth of the market. Additionally, it incorporates potential opportunities in micro-markets for stakeholders to invest, along with a detailed analysis of the competitive landscape and product offerings of key players. The detailed segments and sub-segments of the market are explained below:

By Service:

• Criminal Background Checks
• Education and Employment Verification
• Credit History Checks
• Drug and Health Screening
• Others

By Organization Size:

• Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
• Large Enterprises

By Application:

• Healthcare
• IT & Technology and Media
• Financial Services
• Staffing
• Retail
• Travel and Hospitality
• Government and Education
• Transportation
• Others

By Region:

North America

• U.S.
• Canada

Europe

• UK
• Germany
• France
• Spain
• Italy
• Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

• China
• India
• Japan
• Australia
• South Korea
• Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America

• Brazil
• Mexico

Middle East & Africa

• UAE
• Saudi Arabia
• South Africa
• Rest of Middle East & Africa

Key Takeaways:

• Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years from 2025 to 2035.
• Annualized revenues and regional level analysis for each market segment.
• Detailed analysis of geographical landscape with Country level analysis of major regions.
• Competitive landscape with information on major players in the market.
• Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations on future market approach.
• Analysis of competitive structure of the market.
• Demand side and supply side analysis of the market.

Contents

CHAPTER 1. GLOBAL EMPLOYMENT SCREENING SERVICES MARKET REPORT SCOPE & METHODOLOGY

1.1. Research Objective
1.2. Research Methodology
  1.2.1. Forecast Model
  1.2.2. Desk Research
  1.2.3. Top-Down and Bottom-Up Approach
1.3. Research Attributes
1.4. Scope of the Study
  1.4.1. Market Definition
  1.4.2. Market Segmentation
1.5. Research Assumption
  1.5.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
  1.5.2. Limitations
  1.5.3. Years Considered for the Study

CHAPTER 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2.1. CEO/CXO Standpoint
2.2. Strategic Insights
2.3. ESG Analysis
2.4. Key Findings

CHAPTER 3. GLOBAL EMPLOYMENT SCREENING SERVICES MARKET FORCES ANALYSIS

3.1. Market Forces Shaping the Global Employment Screening Services Market (2024-2035)
3.2. Drivers
  3.2.1. Stringent Regulatory Compliance Requirements
  3.2.2. Surge in Remote and Gig-Economy Hiring
3.3. Restraints
  3.3.1. Evolving Data Privacy and Regulatory Challenges
  3.3.2. Risk of Discrimination Lawsuits Due to Inaccuracies
3.4. Opportunities
  3.4.1. Integration of AI and Predictive Analytics
  3.4.2. Expansion in Emerging Asia Pacific Markets

CHAPTER 4. GLOBAL EMPLOYMENT SCREENING SERVICES INDUSTRY ANALYSIS

4.1. Porter’s Five Forces Model
  4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Buyers
  4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
  4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
  4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
  4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
4.2. Porter’s Five Forces Forecast Model (2024-2035)
4.3. PESTEL Analysis
  4.3.1. Political
  4.3.2. Economic
  4.3.3. Social
  4.3.4. Technological
  4.3.5. Environmental
  4.3.6. Legal
4.4. Top Investment Opportunities
4.5. Top Winning Strategies (2025)
4.6. Market Share Analysis (2024-2025)
4.7. Global Pricing Analysis and Trends 2025
4.8. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion

CHAPTER 5. GLOBAL EMPLOYMENT SCREENING SERVICES MARKET SIZE & FORECASTS BY SERVICE 2025-2035

5.1. Market Overview
5.2. Global Employment Screening Services Market Performance – Potential Analysis (2025)
5.3. Criminal Background Checks
  5.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown – Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
  5.3.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
5.4. Education and Employment Verification
  5.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown – Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
  5.4.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
5.5. Credit History Checks
  5.5.1. Top Countries Breakdown – Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
  5.5.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
5.6. Drug and Health Screening
  5.6.1. Top Countries Breakdown – Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
  5.6.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
5.7. Others
  5.7.1. Top Countries Breakdown – Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
  5.7.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035

CHAPTER 6. GLOBAL EMPLOYMENT SCREENING SERVICES MARKET SIZE & FORECASTS BY ORGANIZATION SIZE AND APPLICATION 2025-2035

6.1. Market Overview
6.2. Global Employment Screening Services Market Performance – Potential Analysis (2025)
6.3. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
  6.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown – Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
  6.3.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
6.4. Large Enterprises
  6.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown – Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
  6.4.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
6.5. Healthcare
  6.5.1. Top Countries Breakdown – Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
  6.5.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
6.6. IT & Technology and Media
  6.6.1. Top Countries Breakdown – Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
  6.6.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
6.7. Financial Services
  6.7.1. Top Countries Breakdown – Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
  6.7.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
6.8. Staffing
  6.8.1. Top Countries Breakdown – Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
  6.8.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
6.9. Retail
  6.9.1. Top Countries Breakdown – Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
  6.9.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
6.10. Travel and Hospitality
  6.10.1. Top Countries Breakdown – Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
  6.10.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
6.11. Government and Education
  6.11.1. Top Countries Breakdown – Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
  6.11.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
6.12. Transportation
  6.12.1. Top Countries Breakdown – Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
  6.12.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
6.13. Others
  6.13.1. Top Countries Breakdown – Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
  6.13.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035

CHAPTER 7. GLOBAL EMPLOYMENT SCREENING SERVICES MARKET SIZE & FORECASTS BY REGION 2025-2035

7.1. Employment Screening Services Market – Regional Market Snapshot
7.2. Top Leading & Emerging Countries
7.3. North America Employment Screening Services Market
  7.3.1. U.S. Employment Screening Services Market
    7.3.1.1. Service Breakdown – Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
    7.3.1.2. Organization Size & Application Breakdown – Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  7.3.2. Canada Employment Screening Services Market
    7.3.2.1. Service Breakdown – Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
    7.3.2.2. Organization Size & Application Breakdown – Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
7.4. Europe Employment Screening Services Market
  7.4.1. UK Employment Screening Services Market
    7.4.1.1. Service Breakdown – Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
    7.4.1.2. Organization Size & Application Breakdown – Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  7.4.2. Germany Employment Screening Services Market
    7.4.2.1. Service Breakdown – Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
    7.4.2.2. Organization Size & Application Breakdown – Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  7.4.3. France Employment Screening Services Market
    7.4.3.1. Service Breakdown – Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
    7.4.3.2. Organization Size & Application Breakdown – Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  7.4.4. Spain Employment Screening Services Market
    7.4.4.1. Service Breakdown – Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
    7.4.4.2. Organization Size & Application Breakdown – Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  7.4.5. Italy Employment Screening Services Market
    7.4.5.1. Service Breakdown – Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
    7.4.5.2. Organization Size & Application Breakdown – Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  7.4.6. Rest of Europe Employment Screening Services Market
    7.4.6.1. Service Breakdown – Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
    7.4.6.2. Organization Size & Application Breakdown – Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
7.5. Asia Pacific Employment Screening Services Market
  7.5.1. China Employment Screening Services Market
    7.5.1.1. Service Breakdown – Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
    7.5.1.2. Organization Size & Application Breakdown – Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  7.5.2. India Employment Screening Services Market
    7.5.2.1. Service Breakdown – Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
    7.5.2.2. Organization Size & Application Breakdown – Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  7.5.3. Japan Employment Screening Services Market
    7.5.3.1. Service Breakdown – Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
    7.5.3.2. Organization Size & Application Breakdown – Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  7.5.4. Australia Employment Screening Services Market
    7.5.4.1. Service Breakdown – Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
    7.5.4.2. Organization Size & Application Breakdown – Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  7.5.5. South Korea Employment Screening Services Market
    7.5.5.1. Service Breakdown – Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
    7.5.5.2. Organization Size & Application Breakdown – Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  7.5.6. Rest of Asia Pacific Employment Screening Services Market
    7.5.6.1. Service Breakdown – Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
    7.5.6.2. Organization Size & Application Breakdown – Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
7.6. Latin America Employment Screening Services Market
  7.6.1. Brazil Employment Screening Services Market
    7.6.1.1. Service Breakdown – Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
    7.6.1.2. Organization Size & Application Breakdown – Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  7.6.2. Mexico Employment Screening Services Market
    7.6.2.1. Service Breakdown – Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
    7.6.2.2. Organization Size & Application Breakdown – Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
7.7. Middle East & Africa Employment Screening Services Market
  7.7.1. UAE Employment Screening Services Market
    7.7.1.1. Service Breakdown – Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
    7.7.1.2. Organization Size & Application Breakdown – Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  7.7.2. Saudi Arabia Employment Screening Services Market
    7.7.2.1. Service Breakdown – Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
    7.7.2.2. Organization Size & Application Breakdown – Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  7.7.3. South Africa Employment Screening Services Market
    7.7.3.1. Service Breakdown – Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
    7.7.3.2. Organization Size & Application Breakdown – Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  7.7.4. Rest of Middle East & Africa Employment Screening Services Market
    7.7.4.1. Service Breakdown – Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035
    7.7.4.2. Organization Size & Application Breakdown – Size & Forecasts, 2025-2035

CHAPTER 8. COMPETITIVE INTELLIGENCE

8.1. Top Market Strategies
8.2. Accurate Background, LLC
  8.2.1. Company Overview
  8.2.2. Key Executives
  8.2.3. Company Snapshot
  8.2.4. Financial Performance (Subject to Data Availability)
  8.2.5. Product/Services Portfolio
  8.2.6. Recent Development
  8.2.7. Market Strategies
  8.2.8. SWOT Analysis
8.3. Sterling Check Corp.
8.4. First Advantage Corporation
8.5. Checkr, Inc.
8.6. HireRight Holdings Corporation
8.7. InfoMart, Inc.
8.8. Triton Canada Inc.
8.9. A-Check Global
8.10. Pinkerton Consulting & Investigations, Inc.
8.11. Capita PLC
8.12. DataFlow Group
8.13. Employment Screening Resources (ESR)
8.14. Intellicorp Records, Inc.
8.15. Insperity, Inc.
8.16. GoodHire (Inflection Risk Solutions, LLC)

List Of Tables

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1. Global Employment Screening Services Market, Report Scope
Table 2. Global Employment Screening Services Market Estimates & Forecasts By Region 2024-2035
Table 3. Global Employment Screening Services Market Estimates & Forecasts By Service 2024-2035
Table 4. Global Employment Screening Services Market Estimates & Forecasts By Organization Size 2024-2035
Table 5. Global Employment Screening Services Market Estimates & Forecasts By Application 2024-2035
Table 6. Global Employment Screening Services Market Estimates & Forecasts By Service 2024-2035
Table 7. Global Employment Screening Services Market Estimates & Forecasts By Service 2024-2035
Table 8. U.S. Employment Screening Services Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
Table 9. Canada Employment Screening Services Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
Table 10. UK Employment Screening Services Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
Table 11. Germany Employment Screening Services Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
Table 12. France Employment Screening Services Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
Table 13. Spain Employment Screening Services Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
Table 14. Italy Employment Screening Services Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
Table 15. Rest of Europe Employment Screening Services Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
Table 16. China Employment Screening Services Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
Table 17. India Employment Screening Services Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
Table 18. Japan Employment Screening Services Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
Table 19. Australia Employment Screening Services Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
Table 20. South Korea Employment Screening Services Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
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List Of Figures

LIST OF FIGURES

Fig 1. Global Employment Screening Services Market, Research Methodology
Fig 2. Global Employment Screening Services Market, Market Estimation Techniques
Fig 3. Global Market Size Estimates & Forecast Methods
Fig 4. Global Employment Screening Services Market, Key Trends 2025
Fig 5. Global Employment Screening Services Market, Growth Prospects 2024-2035
Fig 6. Global Employment Screening Services Market, Porter’s Five Forces Model
Fig 7. Global Employment Screening Services Market, PESTEL Analysis
Fig 8. Global Employment Screening Services Market, Value Chain Analysis
Fig 9. Employment Screening Services Market By Service, 2025 & 2035
Fig 10. Employment Screening Services Market By Organization Size, 2025 & 2035
Fig 11. Employment Screening Services Market By Application, 2025 & 2035
Fig 12. Employment Screening Services Market By Service, 2025 & 2035
Fig 13. Employment Screening Services Market By Service, 2025 & 2035
Fig 14. North America Employment Screening Services Market, 2025 & 2035
Fig 15. Europe Employment Screening Services Market, 2025 & 2035
Fig 16. Asia Pacific Employment Screening Services Market, 2025 & 2035
Fig 17. Latin America Employment Screening Services Market, 2025 & 2035
Fig 18. Middle East & Africa Employment Screening Services Market, 2025 & 2035
Fig 19. Global Employment Screening Services Market, Company Market Share Analysis (2025)