Verified First, a background screening partner for HR and talent teams, has been named one of the top enterprise pre-employment screening providers in HRO Today's 2026 Baker's Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings. Only 10 providers earned a place on this year's Enterprise list, and Verified First ranked in all four categories: fifth in Enterprise Size of Deals Leaders, seventh in Overall Enterprise Leaders, seventh in Enterprise Breadth of Service Leaders, and seventh in Enterprise Quality of Service Leaders.
The recognition matters because the Baker's Dozen, unlike many industry awards, is based entirely on feedback from organizations that buy screening services. Each year, HRO Today asks buyers to rate their providers on breadth of service, size of deals, and quality of service, then combines those scores into an overall ranking. Many HR leaders use the list as an independent benchmark when building a shortlist or running a request for proposal process, making a strong showing a meaningful signal in a crowded vendor market.
Verified First's highest ranking this year, fifth in Size of Deals, reflects the trust organizations place in the company to support large, high-volume hiring programs. Its Breadth of Service ranking reflects a full range of screening services from a single partner, including background checks, drug testing, I-9 and E-Verify, and verifications. The Quality of Service ranking reflects the company's dedicated account managers and PBSA-accredited client care team, which support every client from day one. The full 2026 Baker's Dozen results are published by HRO Today, and more information about Verified First's recognition is available here.
For employers, the results offer a buyer-sourced reference point at a time when screening speed and compliance risk are under close scrutiny. Verified First pairs a people-first approach with ongoing investment in integration technology. Its team learns how each client hires, then builds a screening program that moves candidates faster, lowers compliance risk, and fits the platforms HR teams already use. That integration focus is increasingly relevant as employers seek to consolidate vendors and reduce friction in high-volume hiring.
"This recognition comes from our clients, and that's the scorecard that matters most. It belongs to our team, who show up every day to deliver accurate, fast results our clients can count on. We're grateful for the trust. Our plan for 2027 is simple, keep listening to our clients and keep getting better together," said Jim Miles, CEO of Verified First.
The company thanked its clients for sharing their feedback with HRO Today, its integration and channel partners for helping customers screen within the platforms they rely on, and its team members for the care they bring to every client call, candidate question, and report. Verified First said it will continue to build on its commitment to client care throughout 2027. For HR leaders evaluating screening partners, the Baker's Dozen list remains a buyer-driven measure worth watching as the enterprise screening market continues to consolidate.
