February 2026 Summaries

Checkr has been recognized as one of G2’s Best HR Software Products of 2026, notably as the sole provider in the background check category, based on verified customer reviews. The accolade highlights Checkr’s AI-powered data platform, which aids organizations in making faster and fairer hiring decisions by automating background checks and reducing time-to-hire. The platform enhances HR processes by offering streamlined, transparent candidate experiences and supporting fair chance hiring practices, thus enabling HR teams to navigate complex data efficiently and build trust in hiring decisions. Checkr’s innovative use of AI and its People Data Graph provide clear, actionable insights by transforming fragmented data, allowing companies to verify candidate identities and credentials swiftly and accurately. With a focus on innovation, customer feedback, and expanding hiring opportunities, Checkr continues to support millions of hiring decisions monthly, helping organizations modernize their trust-building approaches and create positive candidate experiences.

Checkr and Intuit have partnered to integrate Checkr’s background check technology directly into Intuit's QuickBooks Online Payroll and Intuit Enterprise Suite, aiming to simplify the hiring process for small and mid-sized businesses. This integration allows employers to conduct background checks within the same platform used for payroll and HR management, reducing manual processes and the risk of human error. By centralizing worker information and screening status, the integration provides a streamlined workflow that supports fair and compliant hiring, with flexible screening options that can grow with a business's evolving needs. The partnership enables HR teams to save time and make more confident hiring decisions while maintaining compliance with complex regulatory environments. This collaboration underscores a commitment to helping businesses compete for talent efficiently in an increasingly challenging labor market.

The recent product updates from Checkr aim to enhance hiring workflows by integrating AI-ready tools, optimizing report review processes, and improving analytics for clearer insights. The introduction of Candidate MCP allows hiring teams to access background check data through AI-powered workflows, providing real-time, dependable answers without the need for manual exports. The redesigned report list and updated analytics dashboards streamline the review process, enabling faster and more informed decision-making. New features such as identity verification and Continuous MVR monitoring enhance security and efficiency, reducing fraud risk and ensuring continuous oversight of driving records. The updates also include dual vendor drug testing for improved clinic availability and the attainment of ISO 42001 certification for responsible AI governance, reinforcing Checkr's commitment to safety, compliance, and fairness. These advancements are designed to support organizations in making confident hiring decisions while maintaining compliance with state and local laws.

Safer Internet Day serves as a catalyst for Checkr to emphasize its commitment to building a safer and fairer internet, aligning with its mission to foster safe and fair decision-making that strengthens communities. Checkr is expanding its social impact strategy to integrate safety alongside fairness, recognizing their interdependence in reducing risk and creating lasting change. The company has long been a leader in fair chance hiring, which enhances economic opportunities and community safety by reducing negative behaviors. In response to the increasing intertwining of trust and safety challenges, Checkr is prioritizing technology-driven efforts to combat fraud, scams, and exploitation, with a particular focus on protecting vulnerable groups online. Through Checkr.org, the company supports initiatives like the Stop Scams Alliance, National Elder Fraud Coordination Center, and Thorn, which work to prevent scams, combat elder fraud, and protect children from online threats. These efforts underscore Checkr's commitment to leveraging cross-sector collaboration and data-driven strategies to foster safer digital ecosystems, with plans to further invest in initiatives that promote safety and economic mobility.

Employment verification, often slow and cumbersome, is being reimagined by Checkr to address modern hiring challenges and improve the hiring process for HR teams and candidates. Despite advancements in recruiting and onboarding processes, employment verification has remained outdated, creating delays and frustration. Checkr aims to modernize this by integrating AI-powered data platforms, reducing reliance on legacy databases, and leveraging new payroll connections and alternative data sources for faster, more accurate, and cost-effective verifications. This transformation is driven by Checkr's strategic acquisition of Truework, allowing access to over 52 million records, significantly reducing the manual workload for HR teams. Through automation, intelligent routing, and improved outreach, Checkr's initiatives promise a streamlined experience that enhances efficiency and improves candidate satisfaction, with innovations expected to continue throughout 2026.

Checkr.org, the corporate foundation of Checkr, is dedicated to fostering stronger, fairer, and safer communities by supporting organizations aligned with these priorities. In 2025, the foundation expanded its impact beyond fair chance hiring to include broader initiatives promoting fairness and safety. Six nonprofit organizations were awarded grants for their innovative approaches in these areas. Among the safety-focused grantees are Stop Scams Alliance, which combats fraud, the National Elder Fraud Coordination Center, which addresses elder fraud, and Thorn, which uses AI to tackle online child abuse. Fairness-focused grantees include the Televerde Foundation, offering workforce development for incarcerated women; Impact Justice, providing mentorship and skills development for justice-impacted young adults; and New Earth, offering education and career training for justice-impacted youth. By strategically investing in these initiatives, Checkr.org aims to enhance economic opportunities for justice-impacted individuals and create safer environments, thereby making a lasting impact on community resilience and empowerment.