Avvanz: A Partner You Can Trust in Background Verification

At Avvanz, background verification isn't just a process — it’s a mission to secure your business's most valuable asset: your people.

Headquartered in Singapore, with operational footprints across the UK, EMEA, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas, Avvanz is more than just a service provider — we are a multi-award-winning, tech-powered partner for over 6,000 organisations globally.

Our approach is integrated and proactive. We don’t just tick boxes — we align with your organisational goals, compliance needs, industry risks, and speed expectations, offering tailored solutions that deliver real results.

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Our Background Verification Services: What We Offer

Avvanz’s background verification checks span the entire employee lifecycle, ensuring candidates are not only qualified but trustworthy, safe, and aligned with your brand values.

Here’s a breakdown of our key screening solutions:

1. Employment History Verification

  • Confirms positions held, dates of employment, job roles and reasons for leaving.
  • Prevents exaggeration of roles or fabricated work experiences.

2. Education Verification

  • Verifies degrees, certifications, diplomas and attendance with academic institutions.
  • Checks authenticity of institutions and confirms accreditation.

3. Criminal Record Checks (UK & Global)

  • Real-time access to criminal databases and police records across regions.
  • Fully GDPR-compliant and sensitive to data privacy regulations.

4. Credit Checks & Financial Screening

  • Ideal for finance, accounting or executive hires.
  • Helps assess financial responsibility and potential fraud risks.

5. Identity Verification

  • Matches ID documents with government records.
  • Includes biometric verification for enhanced security.

6. Right to Work & Visa Validations

  • Ensures legal eligibility for employment in specific jurisdictions.
  • Particularly important for remote or international hires.

7. Professional Licence and Membership Checks

  • Validates active memberships with relevant boards or authorities.
  • Useful in regulated sectors such as healthcare, law, and engineering.

8. Social Media and Web Presence Screening

  • Assesses reputational risk through publicly available digital footprints.
  • Evaluates alignment with company values and culture.

9. Global Sanctions, Watchlists and Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) Screening

  • Detects candidates with high-risk affiliations or international bans.
  • A must for roles involving sensitive data or high-level access.

Why Avvanz Stands Out in the Background Verification Landscape

1. Integrated Talent Solutions Beyond Just Screening

Unlike traditional background check providers, Avvanz operates as a 1-Point Talent Hub — supporting everything from onboarding and training to compliance and continuous development. We’re not here to just identify red flags; we help unlock long-term human potential.

2. Tech-Driven Efficiency

Our proprietary platforms like ScreenGlobal and CDDGlobal empower clients to initiate, track and complete verifications with real-time dashboards, status updates, and automated reporting — all at your fingertips.

3. Exceptional Regional Knowledge

With on-ground teams in the UK, India, Singapore, Philippines, and the US, we provide deep insight into local compliance frameworks and cultural nuances — making your global screening seamless and accurate.

4. Customisation at Scale

Whether you’re a high-growth start-up or a global conglomerate, we tailor our background verification process to match your industry, risk appetite, and regulatory environment — with flexible packages and pricing models.

5. Award-Winning Leadership and Governance

Led by technopreneur Kannan Chettiar, and guided by a council of world-class advisors, Avvanz delivers not just services but visionary compliance leadership rooted in accountability, transformation and integrity.

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How Background Verification Protects Your Brand and Bottom Line

Hiring the wrong person can cost your company far more than a salary. Poor recruitment decisions can lead to:

  • Reputational damage through workplace misconduct or public scandal.
  • Legal and regulatory risks , particularly in highly regulated sectors.
  • Financial losses from theft, fraud or low productivity.
  • Cultural disruption , disengagement and high attrition.

With Avvanz’s meticulous background verification process, these risks are proactively mitigated — giving you peace of mind and paving the way for a high-trust workforce.

Who Needs Background Verification?

If you operate in any of the following sectors, robust screening isn’t optional — it’s essential:

  • Banking, Finance & Insurance
  • Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
  • Education & Research
  • Government & Defence
  • Technology & Cybersecurity
  • Logistics & Supply Chain
  • Hospitality & Travel
  • Startups hiring remote teams

Whether you’re onboarding front-line staff, hiring C-level executives, or building remote-first teams, Avvanz’s background verification solutions ensure that each hire is safe, competent, and regulation-ready.

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How Our Process Works

  1. Consultation & Risk Profiling: We work with your HR and compliance teams to define the scope of screening based on job function, seniority, and geography.
  2. Digital Consent and Candidate Onboarding: Through our secure portal, candidates provide documentation, authorise data access, and initiate the verification process.
  3. Execution & Real-Time Updates: Our global verification engine kicks in — checking, validating, cross-referencing — while you monitor everything via dashboard.
  4. Final Reports & Risk Scoring: Detailed, easy-to-read reports with risk indicators, flags, and recommendations are delivered within agreed timelines.
  5. Post-Hire Advisory: We help integrate background verification results into your broader onboarding and development processes.

Compliance, Privacy and Ethics First

We operate with unwavering adherence to data privacy laws including:

  • UK GDPR
  • FCRA (US)
  • PDPA (Asia)
  • Data Protection Act 2018 (UK)

Our ISO-certified processes and stringent internal controls ensure your candidate data is always handled with the utmost confidentiality, legality, and respect.

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Let’s Advance Together — With Safety and Integrity

Whether you’re a scaling business or an established enterprise, the future is about resilient, values-driven hiring. With Avvanz’s background verification services, you gain not just insight, but trust — the kind that builds sustainable teams and business longevity.

Let us be your eyes and ears in the global talent landscape, while you focus on growth, innovation and customer success.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Turnaround times vary by check and geography. On average, Avvanz delivers reports within 3–10 business days, with expedited options available.

Yes. Avvanz has a presence in the UK and deep expertise in GDPR-compliant background verification across Europe. We also offer multilingual support and localised reporting.

All checks are conducted with written digital consent. If a candidate declines, we advise reviewing company policy or withdrawing the offer based on role sensitivity.

Absolutely. Our platforms support API integrations with major HRMS systems, ATS platforms, and compliance dashboards — streamlining your workflow.

Not at all. We offer screening for contractors, freelancers, vendors, interns, and temporary hires — any role that may impact your brand or business operations.