The Hidden Risk in CVs: Why Proper Screening Matters More Than Ever

In today’s compliance-driven environment, organizations can’t afford to rely solely on trust or basic reference checks. Our data shows that over 80% of resumes contain inaccuracies—and 1–5% include serious misrepresentations. These range from harmless embellishments to falsified education, fake employment histories, or even identity-related fraud.

While HR teams often check references, this process rarely uncovers intentional deception. True risk mitigation requires a structured approach, which is why companies across Europe increasingly invest in Human Risk Management and professional screening services.

For Slovak employers navigating rising regulatory expectations—and for Swiss companies operating under strict standards such as ISO 27001—this shift is especially relevant. Even organizations already familiar with Background Checks Switzerland are finding that traditional methods are no longer enough to ensure integrity and compliance.

It’s easy to assume, “5% is a small risk.” But the impact of hiring the wrong person can be severe: financial losses, reputational damage, data exposure, compliance failures, or security breaches. Just as you wouldn’t skip insurance because the likelihood of a fire seems low, you shouldn’t skip proper screening because fraud feels unlikely.

Hiring consumes time, money, and trust. Comprehensive background checks provide certainty—helping companies in Slovakia, Switzerland, and across CEE build resilient, trustworthy teams from the very beginning.

Validato’s Human Risk Management solutions ensure your hiring decisions are based on verified facts, not assumptions.

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