Benefits of First Advantage to Workday Customers

Hiring has undergone a significant transformation over the past few years, driven by technological innovation and societal changes. Our 2026 Global Workforce Trends Report, with insights from more than 5,000 CHROs, HR professionals, and job candidates, found that 60% of employers have observed a growing number of candidates with multi-country work history, indicating an increasingly mobile and international workforce. AI has become a mainstay in the hiring landscape, streamlining internal processes for organizations, but also enabling new and more sophisticated types of candidate fraud. Manual processes and disconnected systems can no longer keep up with the complexities of modern hiring, which is why employers are investing into integration partnerships with trusted providers to manage every part of the hiring workflow, from identity verification to background screening, onboarding, and ongoing monitoring post-hire. 

First Advantage has been a Workday Certified Integration Partner for over 12 years, and is now a Platinum Level Innovation Partner, representing Workday’s highest level of trust. We are currently the only organization in the background screening industry to have earned this designation from Workday, recognizing our market-leading credibility and proven track record in the screening space. Read on for the benefits this partnership provides to Workday customers. 

A one-stop shop for all hiring and background screening needs 

Workday customers already rely on its platform to streamline hiring and workforce management from Day One. By partnering with First Advantage, Workday users gain additional access to a robust suite of identity, screening, and onboarding solutions, including: 

• Identity verification 
• Criminal history checks 
• I-9 and E-Verify compliance  
• Employment, education, and credential verifications 
• Drug screening 
• Ongoing monitoring 

First Advantage has coverage for background screening in over 200 countries and territories, reflecting the needs of an increasingly global workforce. Workday customers can access background screening, identity, and onboarding solutions are directly in Workday Recruiting, minimizing manual processes and streamlining the hiring workflow from beginning to end, no matter where your offices or candidates are located. A verticalized support model provides customers with tailored screening programs and industry guidance, helping them address industry-specific challenges and keep up with regulatory updates. 

Balancing hiring speed with risk management 

Background screening is mission-critical for employers, putting their compliance, workforce trust, and reputation at stake. However, urgency also drives hiring decisions, with employers forced to act fast to keep their competitive advantage. Based on our third-party research, 42% of organizations consider risk mitigation to be the most important component of screening, while 30% prioritize speed, stressing the necessity of simultaneously balancing these two mandates. 

With the First Advantage and Workday integration, risk management and speed no longer need to act as competing priorities. Customers can quickly and easily order background checks, track the status of these orders in real time, and view the final report from within Workday Recruiting. Key steps of the background check are automated to reduce recruiters’ administrative burden, while existing candidate information is pre-filled, minimizing errors and duplicate entries. As a result, approximately 90% of U.S. criminal searches are completed the same day they are submitted. Employers who implement identity verification at the start of the screening process can also accelerate hiring by eliminating candidates who are unable to authenticate themselves before proceeding with further background checks.  

Improved candidate experiences 

Contrary to what employers might think, candidates view background screening as a benefit, with 70% claiming it increases their confidence in an organization. For potential new hires, a robust background check signals an employer’s commitment to workplace safety, compliance, and fair hiring practices. 

However, while candidates may recognize the value of background screening, the process itself is often a point of frustration. Unclear instructions, outdated technologies, screening delays, and a lack of transparency are a few of the obstacles that can create bottlenecks and lead to candidate drop-off. 

First Advantage’s mobile-first candidate portal features intuitive workflows, allowing candidates to fill out their information and provide the required documentation anytime, anywhere. Candidates can track their background check progress online with self-service status tracking tools for increased visibility. By simplifying the screening workflow, integration with First Advantage also frees up recruiters’ time, allowing them to focus on providing candidates with a positive hiring experience. 

Enhanced collaboration for better customer outcomes 

First Advantage’s partnership with Workday provides mutual customers with the experience of a seamless integration backed by years of experience and strong mutual trust. New integrations are implemented with the support of a team of Workday certified engineers, and when needed, First Advantage and Workday resources collaborate to investigate customer issues and provide individualized solutions. 

As a Platinum Level Innovation Partner, First Advantage also gains early access to new Workday features and best practices. For mutual customers, this translates to faster innovation, enhanced functionalities, and a future-proof integration platform.  

Across the world, major enterprise companies trust Workday and First Advantage to streamline their screening process and help them make confident hiring decisions, quickly. By choosing First Advantage as their dedicated background screening provider, Workday customers can accelerate hiring, build workforce trust, and simplify screening throughout the entire employee lifecycle. 

To inquire about setting up an integration with First Advantage, contact us. 

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