ADP and Avert Form Joint Marketing Agreement to Offer Web-Based Pre-Employment Screening Services; Agreement Expands ADP's Value-Added Services for Small- and Mid-Sized Businesses.ROSELAND, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 13, 1999-- Automatic Data Processing Same as data processing. , Inc. (ADP (1) (Automatic Data Processing) Synonymous with data processing (DP), electronic data processing (EDP) and information processing. (2) (Automatic Data Processing, Inc., Roseland, NJ, www.adp. (R)), the world's leading provider of outsourced payroll, human resources The fancy word for "people." The human resources department within an organization, years ago known as the "personnel department," manages the administrative aspects of the employees. , and benefits administration services, today announced that it has formed a joint marketing agreement with Avert, Inc., an Internet-based information services See Information Systems. company providing pre-employment screening. Under a three-year agreement, ADP will offer clients innovative technology and unique value with a new, integrated product that utilizes Avert's pre-employment screening services via the Internet. Complementing ADP's full range of business administrative solutions, Avert's award-winning Internet services provide best-of-breed technology solutions that allow employers to cost effectively outsource background checks of prospective employees in several areas: credit, criminal, Department of Motor Vehicle, education, social security number, prior employment, and worker's compensation. In many cases, these background checks can be completed in a matter of minutes A Matter of Minutes is an episode from the television series The New Twilight Zone. Cast
"Through the efficiencies of a Web-based portal, this agreement provides ADP with the ability to deliver value-added services that were out of the reach of many small- to mid-sized employers," said Russ Fradin Russ Fradin is an online advertising industry veteran. He is currently the CEO of Adify, an Online Advertising Company.[1] Fradin along with two other co-founders started Flycast in 1996, which was a phenomenal success. , ADP Employer Services President - North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. . "At the same time, we have increased our breadth of services for small- and mid-sized companies. We chose to partner with Avert because they share our commitment to next-generation technology solutions and, above all, a dedication to world class client service." Offered through ADP's Emerging Business Services and Major Accounts divisions, Avert's services are accessible through any browser connection to the World Wide Web. Employers access the secure, password-protected application, enter the appropriate information to conduct a background check, and can receive a detailed report either instantaneously or within 48 hours, depending on the data source. If employers have any questions during the process, they can call qualified professionals at the Avert HelpDesk for assistance. Many Avert HelpDesk associates are Society of Human Resources Management members with Certified Employee Benefit Specialist degrees and are knowledgeable about the latest HR issues and trends. "Over the past 18 months, we have focused on redesigning Avert's processes toward those of an Internet-based company capable of leveraging technology to provide human resources services," said Dean Suposs, President and Chairman of Avert, Inc. "ADP is the perfect partner. They have a stellar reputation, share our dedication to technology innovations and customer service, and have a large customer base interested in these services." Pilot Reveals Employer Concerns about New Employee Selection Launched in June 1998 in the Chicago metropolitan area “Chicagoland” redirects here. For for the racing venue, see Chicagoland Speedway. The Chicago metropolitan area is the metropolitan area associated with the city of Chicago in the United States. , ADP's pilot program with Avert tested the partnership's ability to improve new employee selection and protect employers and their workforces from fraud, theft, workplace violence, and possibly negligent hiring Negligent hiring is a cause of action in tort law that arises where one party is held liable for negligence because they placed another party in a position of authority or responsibility, and an injury resulted because of this placement. lawsuits. In addition to indicating a high degree of client acceptance, the pilot program also revealed that concerns about employee safety and fraud were top-of-mind for many employers. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Workplace Violence Research, the average award in a negligent hiring case is more than $1 million. Further, based on Avert experience of almost 1 million searches in 1998, nine percent of all job applicants have a felony record; 14 percent have "problem credit;" 11 percent have had a previous workers' compensation workers' compensation, payment by employers for some part of the cost of injuries, or in some cases of occupational diseases, received by employees in the course of their work. claim; and 31 percent of all applicants misrepresented their employment records. ADP's partnership with Avert enables ADP's clients to better identify qualified candidates and ease concerns about employee safety. About ADP ADP (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :AUD AUD In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Australian Dollar. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. ), is one of the largest independent computing services firms in the world with more than $5 billion in revenues and more than 425,000 clients. ADP provides computerized transaction processing, data communications, software, and information services to companies in virtually every industry. ADP Employer Services is the world's largest provider of payroll services and human resource administration systems. It offers a comprehensive range of benefits, payroll and business tax deposit and reporting, time and labor management, unemployment compensation management, and retirement plan services. In addition, ADP provides securities transaction processing and investor communications services to the brokerage and financial communities; industry-specific computing and consulting services to auto and truck dealers; and computerized, automated auto-repair estimating and auto parts availability services to the auto-repair industry. For more information about ADP, or to contact a local ADP sales office, reach us at 1-800-225-5237, extension 5091, or visit our Web site at http://www.adp.com About Avert Avert is the leading provider of Internet pre-employment screening solutions linked through AVERTnet (Y2K Compliant), a secure network of Internet background checking services. Avert uses Internet technology to create solutions that streamline the hiring process. More than 10,000 companies nationwide utilize Avert and the Web-based background checking system which incorporates criminal court records, driving records, previous employment verification, workers' compensation histories, credit histories, education verification and Social Security Number validations. Avert was recently (7/99) named one of the top sites in the third annual CIO CIO: see American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations. (Chief Information Officer) The executive officer in charge of information processing in an organization. Web Business 50/50 Awards, a program that distinguishes organizations around the world that have taken a distinct approach toward the use of the Internet or Intranet in their business. AVERTnet is customized to meet the unique concerns, policies and procedures Policies and Procedures are a set of documents that describe an organization's policies for operation and the procedures necessary to fulfill the policies. They are often initiated because of some external requirement, such as environmental compliance or other governmental of companies nationwide. Additional information about Avert background checking solutions and the Company's SEC filings are available on the Internet at http://www.avert.com |
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