KPMG’s *Beyond the Résumé* report highlights the rising importance of background screening to protect organizational integrity. It stresses risk mitigation, regulatory compliance (GDPR, DPDPA), and fraud prevention through digital tools like AI and biometrics. Based on 1 M+ checks, 67% of discrepancies stem from employment misrepresentation. Discrepancy rates are highest in sectors like infrastructure and financial services, and are common among candidates aged 26–35. Senior-level red flags, demographic trends, and regional insights underscore the need for tailored, tech-enabled screening.

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