SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Checkr, the leading technology company in the background check industry, announced today its conference for leaders and professionals in hiring, technology, and compliance, Checkr Forward is back with an impressive lineup of speakers focusing on the theme "People, Progress and Possibilities." The event will be completely virtual this year on November 9 and 10. All who are interested are invited to sign up here for free.
Checkr is happy to announce its conference, Checkr Forward, is back on Nov. 9 & 10, with a packed lineup, including a conversation with Dr. Bernice A. King, who will discuss the Power of One and how you can join the effort to make real change happen. Sign up now.
Dr. Bernice A. King, CEO of The King Center and the youngest daughter of civil rights leaders Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Coretta Scott King, will talk about the Power of One. King will share her vision to inspire change to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workforce and in daily life and how you can get involved.
Checkr Forward first kicked off in 2019 as a place to discuss best practices, experiences, and research to spark meaningful discussions with HR and technology leaders. The conference also focuses on Checkr's mission of using technology to create a fair chance for all. Here are some of the sessions this year:
Returning to work and the challenges of hiring and onboarding at scale
How gig platforms leverage Checkr's API-first technology to grow quickly and securely
Small business background check 101 - ways to get started, quickly adding staff
Insights on the latest regulatory changes impacting hiring and compliance
A re-entry simulation so attendees can experience how candidates struggle to transition from incarceration to employment
How to build a diverse workforce by creating a fairer future for all
"Fair chance hiring is about breaking down the barriers to employment and driving equality in the workforce," said Checkr CEO and Cofounder Daniel Yanisse. "While fair chance is the right thing to do, it's also the smart financial move for employers struggling to quickly fill open roles with qualified candidates. At Checkr Forward, we will share real-world stories, research, and technology to help companies improve hiring, expand candidate pools, and improve diversity and inclusion with one goal in mind: creating opportunities for all."
Do you have an idea for a Checkr Forward session? Checkr is accepting session topics and speakers to round out the conference. If you would like to submit, please enter your ideas and speakers here. If you would like to sign up for Checkr Forward find the registration here.
About Checkr Checkr's mission is to build a fairer future by designing technology to create opportunities for all. We believe all candidates, regardless of who they are, should have a fair chance to work. Established in 2014 and valued at $2.2 billion, Checkr is using technology to bring hiring to the next level. Our People Trust Platform uses AI and machine learning to help tens of thousands of companies modernize their background check process and make hiring safer, more efficient, and inclusive. Our customers include Uber, Instacart, Doordash, Netflix, Compass Group, Adecco, and Fortune 500 employers. We have the goal to work with our customers to unblock three million candidates in 2021. Join us in the effort to promote fair chance atwww.checkr.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.
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