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Shifting tariffs, regulatory upheaval, and a surge in gig workers are reshaping workforce risk faster than annual or pre-hire background checks can keep up. In 2025, 83% of organizations faced at least one insider-related breach, costing an average of $17.4M. Economic volatility and supply chain shakeups mean new partners, vendors, and unknown individuals now have access to your people and data—creating risks you can’t afford to miss.
The shift toward dispersed workforces continues accelerating, with remote and hybrid arrangements becoming permanent fixtures rather than temporary measures. Contract workers, freelancers, and temporary staff often experience minimal initial screening despite accessing sensitive systems. These workers frequently serve multiple organizations simultaneously, creating data spillage risks and potential conflicts that weren’t present in traditional employment models.
Examples of industry vulnerabilities can be found in many industries, including healthcare, financial services, and logistics.
Healthcare faces heightened risks after the Justice Department’s 2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, which charged 324 people, including 96 licensed medical professionals. With the combination of valuable data, life-critical systems, and high-pressure environments, continuous screening is vital for patient safety and compliance.
Financial services’ daily handling of sensitive financial data and regulatory oversight requirements make periodic rescreening inadequate. Shifts in personal finances, relationships, or access can quickly transform a low-risk employee into a serious threat, making continuous screening essential.
Logistics and supply chain face high turnover, route changes, and evolving trade patterns that make one-time checks obsolete. With valuable cargo, critical infrastructure, and heavy contractor use, continuous screening is essential for risk management.
Regulatory Compliance Demands
Regulatory compliance is non-negotiable. Beyond fines, violations can cost contracts, trigger sanctions, and damage reputation for years. The costs of remediation far outweigh the investment in a proactive continuous screening program.
Risk Is Dynamic, Not Static
Risk is never static. Financial stress, life events, or changes in access can quickly alter an employee’s profile. Continuous screening acts as an early warning system, stopping issues before they become breaches.
Ignoring rescreening in today’s high-risk environment means courting disaster. Economic uncertainty, remote work, regulatory demands, and advancing technology make continuous employee screening a non-negotiable pillar of modern risk management.
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