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What do you like best about Yardstik?

The team was easy to work with from day 1. In our effrot to reach an enterprsie level, we started our partnership far from it. We were treated with white gloves from integration to maintenance and beyond. Any enhancements needed are quickly understood and executed with preceision. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Yardstik?

Not a thing! Every time i have needed something from Yardstik, they have delivered. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Yardstik solving and how is that benefiting you?

We offer our users the opportinty to become a Gopher Pro+/Pro which comes with a variety of additional perks on our platform. Yardstik has helps make the process seamless for our users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What is Yardstik?

With Yardstik, you run fewer background checks and get measurably better results. Our groundbreaking sequential screening technology cuts unnecessary steps and accelerates candidate evaluations—saving you time and money. And that’s just the beginning. We’ll keep challenging long-held background screening industry practices in other areas—from customer support to fraud reduction—on your behalf. Thousands of customers from industries in gig marketplaces, staffing, transportation, and health care—trust us to elevate their screening solutions. Learn more about our mix of screening, fraud, and compliance products in our integrated platform, at https://yardstik.com. Yardstik: Measurably better.

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Forget everything you know about traditional background screening. Yardstik offers more comprehensive (and less expensive) human security solutions—including screenings, verifications, and training—through one unified, seamlessly embedded platform. Partnering with Yardstik enables you to enjoy the margins and benefits of a home-grown human security solution quickly, offered as an extension of your platform, marketplace, or business, without taking on any of the risk or investment of building it yourself.


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Yardstik
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With Yardstik, you run fewer background checks and get measurably better results. Our groundbreaking sequential screening technology cuts unnecessary steps and accelerates candidate evaluations—saving you time and money. And that’s just the beginning. We’ll keep challenging long-held background screening industry practices in other areas—from customer support to fraud reduction—on your behalf. Thousands of customers from industries in gig marketplaces, staffing, transportation, and health care—trust us to elevate their screening solutions. Learn more about our mix of screening, fraud, and compliance products in our integrated platform, at https://yardstik.com. Yardstik: Measurably better.


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Clay H.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"Excellent Service and Seamless Integration!"
We’ve recently started using Yardstik for our background screening needs, and the experience has been outstanding. The platform is user-friendly, a...
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Grace L.Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"Great Reps/CSMs, Support, and Ease of Use"
With a little over 1,000 completed reports Yardstik is the most stress-free product my department uses. Integrating it was a piece of cake. There i...
Ian W.
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Ian W.Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"Very easy and seamless. Great client support. All around an efficient company."
Our rep, Esten, is always helpful. The system itself is very easy to use. We use it at high volume and any issues with the integration tend to be o...
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Vice President of Operations
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about Yardstik?

We’ve recently started using Yardstik for our background screening needs, and the experience has been outstanding. The platform is user-friendly, and the integration with Bullhorn has been seamless, making the process efficient for our team. Mallory and her team are always responsive and helpful, ensuring any questions or issues are quickly addressed. We appreciate the reliable service and look forward to continuing our partnership! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Yardstik?

We truly love Yardstik and would prefer to use them for all our accounts, but there are a couple of State Agency providers that have immediate results which is sometimes needed for our next-day starts. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Yardstik solving and how is that benefiting you?

Faster, More Efficient Results with Unbeatable Pricing!

We’ve been using Yardstik for our background screening needs, and it’s been a game-changer for our company. The platform delivers quicker and more efficient results, which allows us to speed up our processes and start new hires faster. Turnaround time is consistently impressive, helping us stay on track and meet tight deadlines.

On top of that, the pricing is unbeatable. We’ve found that Yardstik offers excellent value without compromising on quality. Highly recommend them for anyone looking for fast, reliable, and cost-effective background screening solutions! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

GL
Driver Operations Lead
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Yardstik?

With a little over 1,000 completed reports Yardstik is the most stress-free product my department uses. Integrating it was a piece of cake. There is almost no maintenance at all. The employees are wonderful. Ionly have wonderful things to say about Yardstik. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Yardstik?

N/A - I currently do not have any issues or concerns with Yardstik. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Yardstik solving and how is that benefiting you?

My company switched from another background check company to Yardstik at the beginning of this year, and it has been nothing but sheer perfection for my department.

We have had two Client Success Managers (CSM) , Esten and Simone, since joining and both have been incredibly attentive, prompt to offer assistance, and genuinely a pleasure to talk to. I very much look forward to our meetings with them.

We have had very few issues with Yardstik. When we have had them, the Support team and the CSMs were quite prompt in addressing and resolving our inquiries and support requests. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Yardstik?

Firstly, determining and potentially changing your 3rd party background screening company is something that requires a ton of due diligence and quite honestly is a bit scary for any company. In our case, we are talking thousands of background checks annually and finding a partner that not only provides a seamless experience for our prospective employees, but also provides accurate/timely reporting was paramount in this decision. After weighing and comparing these things, we determine Yardstik out measured our current provider. We made the switch and the ease of implementation exceeded my expectations. Good product, good service, great people (Esten is the man!). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Yardstik?

At this point, I can say we don't dislike anything. One downside we learned after make this change was better understanding how our hiring policies aligned with their adjudication. We needed to make adjustments, however the customer support and the team at Yardstik really turned this into a strength and quickly resolved our need for "tweaks" in the adjudication process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Yardstik solving and how is that benefiting you?

Yardstik is providing preemployment screening as well as recreening for our employees to achieve our hiring standards. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jessica S.
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Credentialing Manager
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What do you like best about Yardstik?

I truly value our partnership with Yardstik. Their willingness to listen to and act on feedback has been outstanding, allowing them to tailor their processes to fit our specific needs seamlessly. Their customer service is consistently responsive and helpful, which has been crucial for us. The system itself is intuitive, making our workflow smoother and more efficient. We’ve also recently collaborated with the Yardstik team to integrate their API, which has greatly facilitated automation in our process. Although we haven’t formally launched the integration yet, the ease of setup has been impressive. My team relies on Yardstik daily, and their support has been instrumental in our operations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Yardstik?

There’s very little to dislike, but if I had to pinpoint one area for improvement, it would be the absence of court documents along with the review. This is more a reflection of my previous experience in credentialing with the US military, where such documents were typically included. Additionally, I would appreciate visibility into pending cases that haven’t been fully adjudicated. Given the nature of our business, where therapists work directly in patients' homes, having this information would enhance our ability to manage and review background checks comprehensively, ensuring patient safety. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Yardstik solving and how is that benefiting you?

Yardstik is effectively addressing several key challenges in our background check process. Firstly, they streamline and automate the background screening process, which reduces manual effort and accelerates turnaround times. This efficiency is crucial for us as a growing startup, allowing us to onboard therapists quickly while maintaining high standards for safety and compliance.

Their user-friendly system and responsive customer support have also made it easier for us to manage and resolve any issues that arise. This support is particularly valuable for my team, who rely on Yardstik daily to ensure that our credentialing processes run smoothly.

Moreover, the recent API integration we’ve implemented with Yardstik is poised to further enhance our operational efficiency by automating data transfers and reducing the risk of errors. Although we are still in the pre-launch phase, the seamless integration experience has already demonstrated significant potential for improving our workflow.

Overall, Yardstik’s solutions are helping us maintain a high level of efficiency and accuracy in our background check processes, which is essential for ensuring the safety of our patients and the success of our business. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Amanda F.
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Director of Operations
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Yardstik?

Very communicative, always professional and helpful. Detail oriented and great with their portal. Very easy to submit a report and to send a link to a recipient. We use them almost daily for our reports and its a quick and easy process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Yardstik?

The only downside we have ever experienced was a candidate receiving a copy of their report when we do not check credit reports and do not violate the FCRA policy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Yardstik solving and how is that benefiting you?

We need clear, defined, and thorough background screenings and they completed all of this. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ian W.
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Recruiting Team Lead
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Yardstik?

Our rep, Esten, is always helpful. The system itself is very easy to use. We use it at high volume and any issues with the integration tend to be on our side. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Yardstik?

Nothing comes to mind. We have had a really easy time with the company. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Yardstik solving and how is that benefiting you?

Esten has been able to help us flag duplicate accounts and verify identities that we would have missed. This helps us combat fraud in many cases and protect our customers' best interests. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Lindsay M.
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Director Of Administration
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What do you like best about Yardstik?

We recently started using Yardstik to run background checks on thousands of employees earlier this year. The transition was easy and seamless thanks to our Customer Success Manager Esten. Not only is the platform easy for our administrators to use, but the background check process is extremely simple for our employees to complete successfully. Additionally, anytime support is needed they are quick to respond with a solution and/or update while working on it. Highly recommend Yardstik to any company! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Yardstik?

I do not have many dislikes regarding Yardstik. Anytime I reach out, I receive a quick response explaining why something is happening and what Yardstik is doing to assist if they can Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Yardstik solving and how is that benefiting you?

Running new hire background checks and annual background checks for thousands of employees Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SF
Department Manager
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What do you like best about Yardstik?

Yardstik has allowed our company to increase the efficiency, accuracy, and reliability of our background checks. The team is personable, quick to respond, and knowledgeable. The customer support has been superb whenever needed. Lastly, as a growing trust and safety platform, they're coming up with and releasing new features often. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Yardstik?

As a data person, I like to look at the numbers. While reports might not be the strongest, they're making strides at improving them and Yardstik has always managed to provide me with a personal email with the numbers and data I've requested. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Yardstik solving and how is that benefiting you?

As an online marketplace, having accurate background checks is vital to ensuring that our customers' safety is a top priority when service providers come into their homes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Rachel W.
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Talent Acquisition Manager
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Yardstik?

Our rep and everyone we have met at Yardstik are very efficient, always quick to respond to our questions, informative, and just easy to work with. They make us feel heard and respect our feedback. They take ourfeedback and actually implement changes! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Yardstik?

-It would be helpful to have user-based permissions instead of 1 setting for our whole team.

-We would like to have email notifications when IDV fails so we can take action. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Yardstik solving and how is that benefiting you?

Ease of IDV checks, social media screens, drug tests. We need these for compliance reasons and it is helpful to have it all in 1 partner. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Staffing and Recruiting
US
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about Yardstik?

As a gig-market company, finding a background check provider that provides high quality service, was easy to use and integrated easily with our platform was a must. We needed a provider who could quickly and easily allow a high volume of workers run a thorough, but customizable, check and quickly get approved so they could start working shifts for our business partners. Since getting onboarded and building out the integration, we have had 0 issues with our workers being able to run their check efficiently. Their customer support is also top notch and very responsive and easy to work with. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Yardstik?

The inability to see when a check is anticipated to be complete is something the product is missing, but I have heard this may be coming out soon, which will be nice. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Yardstik solving and how is that benefiting you?

We have certain clients that require our gig-workers to complete a background check prior to working at their facility. All the client has to do is toggle on that they need their workers to have this check complete, the worker then sees this requirement on the shift application and goes through the Yardstik process to complete the check. Yardstik then automatically updates their status in our system, which is so nice. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.