Validato highlights need for background checks during promotions

Promotions within companies can fundamentally alter an individual's risk profile, necessitating updated background checks to manage new responsibilities. While initial screenings occur at the time of hiring, they only provide a snapshot of a person's status for a specific role.

As employees move into leadership, finance, or IT security positions, they may gain access to larger budgets, sensitive customer data, or expanded signing authorities. Validato’s Human Risk Framework aims to address this by linking pre-employment screening with specific triggers for re-evaluation during employment, such as role changes or new access rights. Reto Marti, Managing Partner at Validato, notes that promotions are often treated solely as personnel decisions, frequently overlooking the security implications of increased authority.