CareerBuilder Expands Into Background Screening with Aurico Acquisition
CHICAGO, March 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- On the heels of launching a series of exciting new Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions for recruitment, CareerBuilder announced it is further expanding its product line to cover another critical step in the hiring process. CareerBuilder has acquired Aurico, a leading provider of background screening and drug testing serving U.S. and international clients. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Aurico is a recognized leader in customer satisfaction among screening providers. Over the last 25 years, Aurico has delivered comprehensive background screening and drug-testing services, building a strong reputation for exceptional service, quality and screening automation.
Focused on enhancing efficiencies during the onboarding process and providing a good candidate experience, Aurico's solutions help companies meet compliance standards and feel more confident about their hiring choices.
"Background screening is an essential part of recruitment, and a natural extension of CareerBuilder's product line," said Matt Ferguson, CEO of CareerBuilder and co-author of The Talent Equation. "Aurico has differentiated itself in the market with great customer service and leading-edge technology that we can easily integrate into our software solutions. Working together, we can move people along the hiring process faster and with greater convenience for both employers and candidates."
CareerBuilder created the world's first and only pre-hire platform, offering high-powered sourcing, mass job distribution, automatic CRM, easy workflow and comprehensive analytics all in one place. CareerBuilder also operates one of the largest job boards in North America.
"CareerBuilder is a well-known, trusted, global technology leader that shares our passion for innovation and customer service," said Ben Goldberg, CEO of Aurico. "Becoming a part of the CareerBuilder family will enable us to quickly scale our business and bring new options to our clients. None of Aurico's competitors will be able to match our comprehensive service platform."
Aurico's secure screening solutions are configurable and can integrate with CareerBuilder's pre-hire platform or a client's existing applicant tracking system or human resource information system. They can also be purchased as stand-alone solutions.
About Aurico
Aurico is an NAPBS accredited and ISO 9001:2008 certified background screening and drug testing company. Founded in 1991, Aurico provides clients with high-quality screening, compliance support, and paperless solutions. Ranked #1 Overall two years in a row on HRO Today's Baker's Dozen Customer Satisfaction list of top screening providers, Aurico is a leader in customer service. Its award-winning WebACE™ screening platform is pre-integrated with applicant tracking systems for efficient screening. As a winner of the BBB Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics, Aurico exemplifies the highest standards in ethical behavior and business practices towards its customers, employees, and communities. Learn more: www.aurico.com
About CareerBuilder®
As the global leader in human capital solutions, CareerBuilder specializes in cutting-edge HR software as a service to help companies with every step of the recruitment process from acquire to hire. CareerBuilder works with top employers across industries, providing job distribution, sourcing, workflow, CRM, data and analytics in one pre-hire platform. It also operates leading job sites around the world. Owned by TEGNA Inc. (NYSE:TGNA), Tribune Media (NYSE:TRCO) and The McClatchy Company (NYSE:MNI), CareerBuilder and its subsidiaries operate in the United States, Europe, South America, Canada and Asia. For more information, visit www.careerbuilder.com.
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