BWI: First Advantage Leads the Market - Unveils Re-Vamped Portal and Expands the Screening Portfolio

Press release from Business Wire India
Source: First Advantage Private Limited
Tuesday, November 20, 2012 03:00 PM IST (09:30 AM GMT)
Editors: General: People; Business: Banking & financial services, Business services, Electronic appliances & components; Technology
--------------------------------------------------
First Advantage Leads the Market - Unveils Re-Vamped Portal and Expands the Screening Portfolio


Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Tuesday, November 20, 2012 -- (Business Wire India) -- First Advantage, a Symphony Technology Group (STG) Company and leading provider of talent acquisition and electronic data solutions, today announced the addition of new services on its redesigned online portal Verify Direct International (www.verifydirectintl.com). Launched in 2009, Verify Direct International offers a full spectrum of premium background screening services and risk mitigation solutions to businesses as well as individuals.

With an alarming national average crime rate of 187.6 cases registered/lakh population (NCRB-2010), citizens are increasingly seeking out preventive measures at the workplace and at home. Verify Direct International offers safe, secure and easy solutions to individuals to decrease their exposure to risks posed by domestic staff via its Tenant and Driver Verification service. Eager jobseekers can opt for Self Verification to get an edge in a competitive job market. The portal also offers essential Pre-Matrimonial checks that help avoid post marriage disasters.

First Advantage has been helping businesses build safe and productive workplaces for several years via its Employee Screening services. Important facts such as previous employment details, academic and professional certificates, identity, criminal records, etc. are checked thoroughly for authenticity and veracity.

Services can be ordered online via Value Deal Packages or A la Carte. Pricing is reasonable and consumers can avail of discounts on bulk orders by contacting the helpline.

"FADV is a pioneer in the background verification industry and a global market leader servicing 150 countries world-wide. We provide over 9 million verifications annually across the globe. We are delighted to be able to extend our range of robust services to consumers and businesses via verifydirectintl.com," said Sue Ann Vaz, Product Head - Verify Direct International.

The redesign upgrades the consumer's experience while looking for information, placing an order and checking status of his/her order. A sound support system comprising the facility to call in to a toll free number, write in through email and even request a call back ensures a sturdy set up for the consumer to reach out for assistance.

Speaking about the move, Navin Chugh, MD and SVP, First Advantage, commented, "As a market leader, we recognize the industry is changing with a growing demand in both corporate and consumer businesses.

First Advantage has been investing in building a strong leadership team, technology, and customer collaboration, along with offering expanded portfolio of screening services such as Partner Solutions, Affiliate Solutions and Consumer Solutions. We are also unveiling a revamped portal for consumers who are more aware of the fraud in and around their daily lives.

Customers today demand quality, reliability and credibility, which First Advantage offers."

About First Advantage

First Advantage combines domain expertise, technology solutions and data to create proprietary products and services that organizations worldwide use to make smarter business decisions. First Advantage is a leading provider of talent acquisition solutions including employment background screening, occupational health services, recruiting solutions, skills and behavioural assessments and business tax consulting services. First Advantage is headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL and has offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia. First Advantage in India is headquartered in Bengaluru. More information about First Advantage can be found at www.fadv.com.

Verify Direct International

Powered by First Advantage, verifydirectintl.com is a global internet portal offering a full spectrum of premium quality background screening and risk mitigation solutions to small and medium businesses as well as individuals. Safe, secure, easy to use, quick and affordable, www.verifydirectintl.com delivers high value and robust services along with a superlative online experience.



CONTACT DETAILS
Shreya Krishnan, Sr. Manager, Marketing and Communications, First Advantage, +91 (80) 42529428, shreya.krishnan@fadv.com
Namrata Agrawal, Sr. Account Executive, 20:20 MSL, +91 7829121121, namrata.agrawal@2020msl.com

KEYWORDS
PEOPLE, BANKING, BUSINESS SERVICES, ELECTRONICS, TECHNOLOGY

If you wish to change your Business Wire India selection please click on this link http://www.businesswireindia.com/media/news.asp and use your personal username and password to login.

Submit your press release at http://www.businesswireindia.com