First Advantage, the global leader in background check and drug screening solutions, today announced the launch of XtdForce™, a new screening tool designed with today’s extended workforce in mind.

Research shows that 40 percent of the workforce already have an alternative work arrangement, a number that continues to increase year over year.¹ At the same time, a survey from First Advantage reveals three percent more criminal records found on contingent workers compared to full-time employees.

Recognizing the growing presence of extended workers, vendors and volunteers in the workplace, First Advantage developed XtdForce to help companies ensure they are contracting reliable, qualified and secure individuals. The approach streamlines the screening experience, reinforces trust in the workplace and strengthens the employer brand.