April 23, 2025 The Ins and Outs of Employment Background Screening in the Netherlands, Sweden (and Europe)

Date: April 23, 2025
Time: 16:00 – 19:00
Venue: Swedish Chamber of Commerce
Edge Olympic, Fred. Roeskestraat 115

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with our esteemed Patron member  Validata, cordially invites you to an exclusive networking event on The Ins and Outs of Employment Background Screening in the Netherlands, Sweden, and Europe.

Join us as Harm Voogt, Managing Director of Validata Group, shares insights into the company’s journey, its expansion into Sweden, and strategies for navigating an undeveloped market. He will also discuss key industry trends shaping the future of employment screening. Following this, we will explore the latest developments, challenges, and best practices in employment background screening across Europe, providing valuable insights for businesses and professionals alike.

Key Topics of Discussion:

• The Rise of Employment Screening Across Sectors– Understanding why background screening is becoming a standard practice in various industries.
• Top Challenges in Implementing Screening Processes– Exploring common obstacles and how to overcome them effectively.
• Differences in Screening Approaches Between the Netherlands and Sweden– A comparative look at regulations, market maturity, and best practices.
• Global Trends and AI’s Role in the Future of Screening– How technology is shaping the evolution of employment background screening worldwide.

Program

16:00 – Welcome and Registration
16:30 – Presentation and Interactive Discussions
18:00 – Networking Drinks
19:00 – End of Event

Harm Voogt,
Managing Director, Validata Group

Harm is a leading figure in the international screening industry. In 2009, Harm co-founded Validata Group in Amsterdam, driven by the insight that the process of verifying (potential) employees’ data was fraught with inefficiencies. Over the past 15 years, alongside Job van der Weijden and Bart Bijkerk, Validata Group transformed into a European leader for employment screening, addressing the complex challenges of data privacy and accessibility in verifying personal information across multiple international sources. At the start of 2024, Validata Group was acquired by DISA Global Solutions, a US leader in drug & alcohol testing and employment screening solutions. Harm now focuses on spearheading international expansion efforts, leveraging DISA’s global reach to offer comprehensive screening solutions worldwide.

We look forward to welcoming you to this engaging and informative event. Sign up before April 17, 2025, and join the conversation!