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Stories, insights, and thought leadership about how we're powering the employment and income verification industry

Meet the UK Workers: Understanding a Changing Workforce

Discover the real people behind self-employment in the UK, the verification challenges they face, and why systems must evolve to support how today’s workforce actually earns a living.

Respond for Employers: Make Inbound Reference Checks Effortless

Most HR teams handle reference requests ad hoc, causing delays and wasted effort. Learn how a simple change can streamline the process, protect data and free up time for higher-value work.

What is “Self-Employment” - and Why Verifying It Matters

Self-employment isn’t always easy to verify. Discover what "self-employment" actually means in the UK, why it poses challenges for verification, and how Konfir helps close the gap with structured checks.

The Hidden Cost of Reference Requests – and Why HR Shouldn’t Be Wasting Time Managing Them

Manual reference requests drain HR time and pose compliance risks. Respond automates the process, returning the same data you already provide - faster, securely, and without the admin.

Seamlessly Integrate Konfir into Your Product: A Two‑Phase Playbook

Boost conversions and speed up verifications by embedding Konfir directly into your product. A two‑phase plan to streamline UX, automate data, and reduce manual ops - starting in minutes.

Konfir Konnect 2025: Full Throttle Towards the Future of Verifications

Konfir Konnect 2025 gathered the verification industry for an afternoon of speed, insight and innovation, showcasing what’s next in fast, secure and data-driven verification.

Above and Beyond Requirements: Why References and Verifications Must Go Hand-in-Hand

AI makes it easy to fake references. If you're checking references, you must also verify employment. Learn why pairing the two is essential to protect your hiring process from fraud.