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Adverse Media Checks
Request media background checks for candidates anywhere in the world and protect your business’ reputation.
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Why conduct an adverse media check?
Adverse media checks help identify any negative media coverage about a candidate that could affect your organisation’s reputation. These checks are particularly relevant for positions with high levels of public trust, such as those in government, education or healthcare. Protect your business and make reliable hiring choices with comprehensive media checks.
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A one-stop process for your candidates
Zinc’s adverse media check process is quick and simple for candidates to complete from any device. And when you build robust, transparent experiences for candidates, you build your reputation.
Candidate Intelligence
Detailed media reports based on global coverage
Greater insight into candidates' media reputations can help you avoid costly mistakes in the hiring process. Source all the global information you need to make informed, risk-free decisions.
How it works
Our efficient system searches hundreds of media sources and returns matches in seconds, saving weeks of time for your team. Here’s what it looks like:
We collect the candidate's details via our platform
The candidate consents to having an adverse media check run
Our system checks candidate details against global and local media sources, returning results in seconds.
Explore our features
Automated checks
Simple and secure adverse media checks, helping you make safer hiring decisions.
ATS integrations
Integrate our checks into your ATS or HRIS.
Global coverage
Zinc handles global complexity, checking your candidate's wherever they work.
Tailored packages
Curate a checking package for specific countries or regulation. Or have one globally consistent range of checks.
Simple and secure
Simple and secure checks, helping you make safer hiring decisions.
Elevated experiences
Custom brand your candidate's flows and choose light or dark mode. Candidate's can easily submit checks from any device.
Compliant
Fully compliant with Global & EU law.
Tier 1 registered with the ICO.
Tier 1 registered with the ICO.
Integrations
Direct ATS integrations. Get in touch and we'll set you up for free.
Support
Instant live chat support from the Zinc team around the clock.
Robust
Robust service that's relied upon by regulated businesses globally.
FAQs
Find answers to common questions about our adverse media checks.
What sources does your software use to gather adverse media information, and does it cover both national and international publications?
Our background screening software gathers adverse media information from a wide range of sources, including national and international publications, news databases, and online resources.
How quickly can your software complete an adverse media check?
The completion time for an adverse media check depends on the complexity and volume of information available. At Zinc, adverse media checks are typically completed within minutes.
How user-friendly is your software for both the recruiter and the candidate? Are there tutorials or customer support options available?
Our employee background check software provides a seamless experience for recruiters and candidates alike, with an intuitive interface and a range of support options, including tutorials and customer support. It's optimised for mobile devices, ensuring accessibility for users on-the-go.
How does your software handle data privacy and comply with relevant regulations when conducting checks?
Our employee background check software handles data privacy with utmost care, complying with relevant regulations, including GDPR and other data protection laws. It returns results from a location-sensitive and fully compliant range of sources to give you complete peace of mind.
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