India’s Digital KYC Revolution: A New Era in Identity Verification
Background verification (BGV) firms have witnessed a sharp rise in demand for drug testing as companies prioritize workplace safety and regulatory compliance. Organisations across industries such as aviation, healthcare, IT, and finance, are adopting stricter measures—conducting drug tests not only during onboarding but also randomly post-joining, especially for safety-sensitive and compliance-heavy roles.
AuthBridge shared key insights into the changing dynamics of employee background verification in India. Here are three standout trends shaping the new standard of trust in hiring:
a. GDC Becoming the Norm
Global database checks are becoming standard at the time of onboarding- particularly for crucial roles like CXOs and VPs.
b. Triple Threat Checks on the Rise
There has been a significant increase in scrutiny around three parameters: Moonlighting, global database checks, and drug testing, highlighting a new rulebook for corporate job seekers and future leaders.
c. Discrepancy Rates Ticking Up
According to AuthBridge’s internal data, discrepancy rates have increased slightly from 1% in FY 2023-24 to 1.5% in FY 2024-25.
AuthBridge shared key insights into the changing dynamics of employee background verification in India. Here are three standout trends shaping the new standard of trust in hiring:
a. GDC Becoming the Norm
Global database checks are becoming standard at the time of onboarding- particularly for crucial roles like CXOs and VPs.
b. Triple Threat Checks on the Rise
There has been a significant increase in scrutiny around three parameters: Moonlighting, global database checks, and drug testing, highlighting a new rulebook for corporate job seekers and future leaders.
c. Discrepancy Rates Ticking Up
According to AuthBridge’s internal data, discrepancy rates have increased slightly from 1% in FY 2023-24 to 1.5% in FY 2024-25.
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