Xoxoday conducts comprehensive pre-employment background screenings on all employees prior to their first day of work, including identity verification, criminal record checks, employment history validation, education checks, reference checks, and global sanctions screening.
Background Screening at Xoxoday
Xoxoday treats background screening as a foundational step in its hiring process, not an afterthought. Every employee — regardless of role, level, or geography — undergoes a structured pre-employment screening before joining the team. This consistent approach reflects Xoxoday’s commitment to building a trustworthy workforce that handles sensitive customer data, financial workflows, and enterprise integrations for global clients.What the Screening Process Covers
Xoxoday’s background checks span six core areas. Identity verification confirms government-issued documentation and validates personal information against official records. Employment history checks verify previous roles and tenure directly with former employers or through accredited verification partners. Education checks validate academic credentials to ensure accuracy in candidate representations. Criminal record screening covers both local and national criminal databases in the jurisdictions applicable to each hire, conducted in strict accordance with regional labor laws. Reference checks are completed with prior managers or professional contacts to assess conduct and work history. For positions involving sensitive data, financial operations, or regulatory exposure, Xoxoday also runs global sanctions and watchlist screenings to meet the highest personnel vetting standards.Third-Party Partners and Compliance
All screenings are conducted through authorized third-party background check partners, not internal ad hoc processes. Xoxoday’s practices align with applicable data privacy regulations, including GDPR for employees hired in the European Union, and regional compliance norms across the markets Xoxoday operates in. This matters in practice when Xoxoday’s platform is integrated with enterprise HR systems such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or Darwinbox — environments where personnel with access to employee reward and recognition data must meet the same data stewardship standards that enterprise clients expect. The same rigor applies when Xoxoday connects into communication tools like Slack or Microsoft Teams for reward delivery workflows.How This Supports Xoxoday’s Security Posture
Background screening is one layer of Xoxoday’s broader personnel security program, which also encompasses role-based access controls, least-privilege provisioning, and ongoing compliance training. Xoxoday maintains SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certifications, and personnel vetting is an explicit control requirement under both frameworks. Screening outcomes are documented, retained appropriately, and reviewed as part of audit readiness processes. Enterprises evaluating Xoxoday as a rewards and recognition vendor can request confirmation of background screening practices as part of a formal security review or vendor due diligence questionnaire response. Learn more: Xoxoday Help Centre — Process, procedure and strategyData Privacy and GDPR Compliance at Xoxoday
How Xoxoday handles personal data for employees and end-users in line with GDPR and global privacy regulations.
Xoxoday's Security Certifications: SOC 2 and ISO 27001
Details on Xoxoday’s SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certifications and what they mean for enterprise data security.