Verified First Named Top Baker’s Dozen Screening Provider
Verified First ranked in all four Enterprise categories of HRO Today’s 2026 Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings, including #5 in Size of Deals. The rankings are based entirely on buyer feedback, giving HR leaders an independent benchmark for breadth of service, size of deals, and quality of service.
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Verified First named a top enterprise screening provider in 2026 Baker’s Dozen.
“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." – Jim Miles, Verified First CEO
Verified First, a people-first 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:
- #5 in Enterprise Size of Deals Leaders
- #7 in Overall Enterprise Leaders
- #7 in Enterprise Breadth of Service Leaders
- #7 in Enterprise Quality of Service Leaders
Unlike many industry awards, the Baker’s Dozen 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 an RFP.
Verified First named a top enterprise screening provider in 2026 Baker’s Dozen.
“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." – Jim Miles, Verified First CEO
Verified First’s highest ranking this year, #5 in Size of Deals, reflects the trust organizations place in the company to support large, high-volume hiring programs. The Breadth of Service ranking reflects its 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.
“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.
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.
The company thanks 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 will continue to build on its commitment to client care throughout 2027.
The full 2026 Baker’s Dozen results are available at HRO Today; more information about Verified First’s recognition is available here.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How did Verified First perform in the 2026 Baker's Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings?
- Verified First was ranked in all four Enterprise categories of HRO Today's 2026 Baker's Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings, securing the #5 position in Enterprise Size of Deals, and #7 in Overall Enterprise Leaders, Enterprise Breadth of Service Leaders, and Enterprise Quality of Service Leaders.
- What are Verified First's plans for 2027 in terms of client service and technology integration?
- For 2027, Verified First plans to continue listening to clients and improving services by pairing a people-first approach with ongoing investment in integration technology to enhance candidate movement, reduce compliance risk, and fit the platforms HR teams use.
- How are the rankings for HRO Today's Baker's Dozen determined?
- The rankings for HRO Today's Baker's Dozen are based entirely on feedback from organizations that purchase screening services, focusing on breadth of service, size of deals, and quality of service to provide an independent benchmark for HR leaders.
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