In a move set to streamline workforce onboarding and strengthen risk management, Persona and Yardstik have announced a strategic partnership to deliver the industry’s first fully integrated identity verification and background screening solution. This new offering merges Persona’s identity verification platform with Yardstik’s comprehensive screening tools—creating a unified system that enables organizations to efficiently verify identities and assess risk in one seamless flow.
Launched on June 17, the integrated solution addresses a growing challenge for companies facing both increasingly sophisticated fraud and fierce competition for talent. Traditionally, background checks have operated separately from identity verification, often resulting in fragmented workflows, duplicated efforts, and increased risk. This collaboration eliminates those inefficiencies by combining both functions into a single platform—accelerating onboarding while enhancing security.
“Organizations are caught in an impossible bind—they need to move fast to secure the best talent while ensuring they’re not onboarding bad actors,” said Rick Song, CEO and co-founder of Persona. “Traditional approaches force them to choose between speed and security. The collaboration with Yardstik eliminates that trade-off by creating the first truly unified solution that lets platforms verify identity and assess risk simultaneously, without compromising the user experience.”
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With the joint solution now live, businesses can take advantage of faster onboarding, centralized decision-making, and improved user experiences. A single integration, contract, and user interface streamline procurement and deployment. Identity verification data auto-fills background check forms, and Persona’s Dynamic Flow adapts onboarding paths in real time based on user risk signals—enhancing both security and usability.
“Both companies conducted thorough evaluations and this integration was a clear winner,” added Andrew Johnson, CEO of Yardstik. “With aligned missions and a shared focus on solving real customer problems through modern technology, the partnership was a natural fit. Not only is it a clear win for our mutual customers who will benefit from one centralized risk program, but it’s a win for the whole market. We’re excited for what’s to come.”
This combined approach is already being utilized by major platforms such as Taskrabbit, Fiverr, Lyft, and Bellhop—underscoring its potential to become a new standard for trustworthy, efficient workforce onboarding.
