93% of Indian Employers Now Vet Contract Workers Due to Fraud Risk

A cross-market research report conducted by YouGov found that 93% of Indian employers have begun vetting contract and freelance workers before their first day. This change follows a surge in candidate impersonation and credential forgery. The survey, which covered over 1,000 senior human resources and talent-acquisition decision-makers, placed India at the top of the global chart for candidate misrepresentation.

The widespread use of remote consulting and project-based labor has necessitated that enterprises close compliance loopholes. This tightening of enterprise governance reflects a major response to workplace risks that have extended beyond permanent payrolls.