Webinar Description
Key Takeaways
- Workforce identity fraud is escalating, with projections suggesting one in four job applications could be fraudulent by 2028
- AI-generated applications and interview manipulation are exposing gaps in traditional hiring verification processes
- Persistent device intelligence offers a continuous verification approach throughout the employment lifecycle
- Relevant for HR leaders, talent acquisition teams, IT security professionals and compliance officers
Introduction
The webinar “You Hired Who? Closing the Workforce Identity Gap” examines the emerging threat of workforce identity fraud and the limitations of conventional hiring verification methods. Designed for HR professionals, talent acquisition leaders and IT security teams, the session addresses how artificial intelligence is enabling increasingly sophisticated application fraud, interview manipulation and post-hire identity deception. With job application volumes nearly doubling since 2021 and fraudulent submissions becoming harder to detect, organisations face mounting pressure to rethink identity verification as a continuous process rather than a single checkpoint.
About This Event
This virtual webinar brings together Catherine Woneis, VP of Product at Fingerprint, and Taylor Liggett, Chief Growth Officer at ID.me, to explore where workforce identity fraud is emerging and why existing processes are failing to address it. The session includes expert-led discussion and live Q&A, providing attendees with practical insights into implementing ongoing verification strategies that extend from initial application through post-hire employment.
The Shifting Landscape of Workforce Identity Fraud
Traditional hiring processes have long relied on background checks and identity verification conducted at the point of hire. This approach assumes that confirming a candidate’s identity once is sufficient to establish trust throughout their employment. However, the proliferation of AI-powered tools has fundamentally altered the threat landscape. Fraudulent actors can now generate convincing applications, deploy stand-ins for video interviews and maintain deceptive identities well beyond the hiring stage.
The scale of the problem is significant. Industry projections indicate that by 2028, approximately one quarter of all job applications could be fake. This trend is driven partly by the sheer volume of applications organisations now receive and partly by the sophistication of tools available to bad actors. For businesses with high-volume hiring operations, the challenge of distinguishing genuine candidates from fraudulent ones has become a material operational and security concern.
From Point-in-Time Checks to Continuous Verification
The webinar advocates for a fundamental shift in how organisations approach workforce identity. Rather than treating verification as a single event at the start of employment, the session explores treating identity as a signal that should be tracked across the full employment lifecycle. This approach acknowledges that fraud can occur not only during recruitment but also after an individual has been hired, through what is sometimes termed identity drift.
Persistent device intelligence represents one technological approach to this challenge. By analysing device-level signals continuously rather than relying solely on document-based verification at a single point, organisations can detect anomalies that might indicate fraudulent activity. This method complements traditional identity verification by adding a layer of ongoing monitoring that static checks cannot provide.
Who Should Attend
The session is particularly relevant for HR professionals and talent acquisition leaders grappling with increased application volumes and evolving fraud tactics. IT and security teams responsible for workforce access controls will find value in understanding how device intelligence integrates with existing verification infrastructure. Senior executives in compliance-focused industries and organisations with significant remote workforces face particular exposure to these risks and may benefit from the strategic perspective offered.
Broader Implications for Hiring Technology
The challenges discussed in this webinar reflect a broader tension in HR technology between efficiency and security. Automated screening tools have enabled organisations to process unprecedented application volumes, but they have also created new attack surfaces for sophisticated fraud. As AI capabilities continue to advance on both sides of this equation, the verification methods that organisations employ will need to evolve correspondingly. The conversation around persistent verification signals a maturing understanding that workforce identity is not a problem solved at hire but an ongoing operational consideration.