Press Releases
February 2, 2011
Recession Has Led to Dramatic Increase in CV Lies
New analysis reveals that the number of discrepancies uncovered in employee CVs during 2010 increased by more than 115% compared with 2009. More>
January 11, 2011
Alexandra Kelly Named MD of HireRight's EMEA Region
HireRight, Inc. has appointed Alexandra Kelly as managing director (MD) of its Europe, Middle East, and Africa regional operations. More>
August 3, 2010
Altegrity and Marsh & McLennan Close Kroll Acquisition
Altegrity, Inc. and Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. today announced the completion of the acquisition of Kroll Inc. by Altegrity. More>
June 16, 2010
Kroll Appoints New Regional Managing Director in Background Screening Division
Kroll announced the appointment of a new senior manager in its Background Screening division. Jim Foley has been named Managing Director of the division’s EMEA and Asia Pacific regions. More>
June 14, 2010
Uptick in Background Screening Suggests Rebounding Job Market
Kroll’s Background Screening division in the UK has reported a sharp increase in pre-employment screening requests over the past six months, indicating that employment rates are growing faster than expected. More>
May 11, 2010
Quicker Criminal Record Results for Employers
Companies conducting criminal record checks on their employees in the UK can expect a quicker turnaround from now on as the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) extends its e-Bulk service through selected partners. More>
April 5, 2010
Report: Healthcare Industry Continues to Overlook Gaps in Data Security
Despite new statutory and regulatory requirements for healthcare privacy and security, a new survey of U.S. healthcare organizations suggests that while organizations are updating their security environments, data continues to be at risk. More>
April 27, 2009
Kroll Launches Enhanced eSignature Solution to Help Employers Increase Efficiency of Their Background Screening Programs
The Background Screening division of Kroll announced the launch of an upgraded eSignature solution that helps human resources staff conduct employment background checks more efficiently. More>
February 23, 2009
Over 2 Million Britons have Lost Job Offers Over Failure of Former Employers to Provide References, According to Kroll Research
Kroll's Background Screening division announced the launch of its National Reference Register in the UK to help reduce the administrative burden of providing references on former employees. More>
October 23, 2008
Kroll Launches Enhanced Background Screening Website in Response to Increasing Human Capital Risks
Kroll's Background Screening division announced the launch of a new website dedicated to background checks and related screening services. KrollBackgroundScreening.com provides education and information about the availability of background screening services globally and industry-specific best practices. More>
June 10, 2008
Kroll Releases Employee Criminal Record History Study of Healthcare and Financial Services Industries
A study of data revealed a telling number of criminal record results and discrepancies in credentials for two notable industries, according to data released by the Background Screening division of Kroll. More>
April 22, 2008
Kroll's Annual Background Screening "Hit Ratio" Report Reveals Importance of Employment Background Screening as U.S. Job Market Becomes More Competitive and Global
Employment screening criminal record convictions continue their upward trend – from 8.5% in 2005 to 9.1% in 2006 and 9.5% in 2007, according to the annual Hit Ratio Report, released by the Background Screening division of Kroll. More>
April 8, 2008
Gaps in Hospital Security Policies Put Patient Data at Risk, According to New Report
A survey of U.S. healthcare organizations suggests that the industry’s focus on medical privacy and HIPAA compliance limits other patient data security practices. More>
November 14, 2007
Kroll’s Fraud Solutions Practice and EthicsPoint Announce Referral Partnership
Kroll’s Fraud Solutions, foremost provider of data breach and identity theft resolution services, and EthicsPoint, a leader in incident management solutions, today announced that the two companies have entered into a joint referral partner program. More>
July 18, 2007
Kroll Selected by the Tennessee Road Builders Association to Provide Comprehensive Background Screening Services
The Background Screening division of Kroll, the world's leading risk consulting company, has been selected as a preferred vendor by the Tennessee Road Builders Association (TRBA). More>