Barnet Council has partnered with Konfir to streamline how employment history is verified during their hiring process. The partnership improves turnaround times, and their applicant experience by moving referencing into a secure, consent based digital journey, with Respond handling their inbound reference requests.
Previously, Barnet’s team typically cross checked CVs and the referees provided, and only once that validation was complete did they begin requesting references. By using Konfir and Respond, Barnet can run a more consistent process, reduce manual steps, and keep applicants informed through a clearer, more structured flow.
With Konfir, Barnet Council can instantly verify employment through a single, consent based digital journey, using trusted data sources like Open Banking, Payroll, HMRC & Documents, rather than manual chasing. That means fewer manual touchpoints, clearer outcomes including undeclared employments being flagged, and a smoother experience for applicants as checks progress.
Early results show the impact: 80% of checks are completed within 24 hours, with an applicant conversion rate of 82%, helping the team move from lengthy cross checks and follow ups to a faster, more predictable flow.
Respond gives Barnet Council a controlled way to receive and handle inbound employment and income reference requests, with clear consent captured as part of the process. It reduces manual administration, improves visibility, and helps ensure requests are completed in a consistent format every time.
Chris Milligan, CEO of Konfir, said:
“Barnet Council is setting a strong example of how public sector hiring can be faster and more transparent without compromising on controls. By combining our Instant Employment Verification with Respond, Barnet Council can reduce manual work and keep their applicants moving through a clear, consent based journey.”
Barnet Council serves residents and communities across the London Borough of Barnet, delivering local public services and supporting employers and residents through a wide range of programmes and initiatives.
Learn more at www.barnet.gov.uk/
Konfir is a UK Government-certified provider of Instant Employment and Income Verification. By securely removing the administrative burden of completing these verifications, Konfir’s aim is to accelerate all areas of the modern UK economy; for those switching jobs, to renting a property or obtaining any type of credit. Konfir focuses on protecting consumers by ensuring legal, transparent, and secure access to their employment and income records. It helps UK-based workers get approvals faster while maintaining control over their data and is trusted by leading organisations across the country.
Learn more at www.konfir.com
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