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Konfir Blog

Stories, insights, and thought leadership about how we're powering the employment and income verification industry
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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.
6/8/2025
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Tom McAuliffe
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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.
9/7/2025
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Tom McAuliffe
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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.
25/6/2025
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Tom McAuliffe
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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.
18/6/2025
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Chris Milligan
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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.
7/5/2025
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Tom McAuliffe
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How Generative AI is Making Reference Fraud Easier Than Ever

Generative AI makes it easier than ever to fake employment and income documents. At Konfir, we verify data from the source - no PDFs, no guesswork - so you can spot fraud before it slips through
16/4/2025
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Tom McAuliffe
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Why Building Your Own Verification Waterfall Isn’t Worth the Hassle

Building a verification waterfall seems smart - until you face the complexity, upkeep, and compliance demands. A managed solution like Konfir reduces the burden without straining your team.
2/4/2025
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Tom McAuliffe