Global HR Research

What Global HR Research does

Global HR Research, LLC, operating commercially as DISA Global Solutions, is a US-based employment screening and workforce compliance provider founded in 1986 (legal entity incorporated in Alabama; operational headquarters at 2700 Corporate Drive, Birmingham). The company delivers background checks, drug and health screening, occupational health services, DOT compliance, identity and biometrics, electronic I-9/E-Verify, and ongoing monitoring of licenses, motor vehicle records, sanctions, and criminal records across more than 190 countries, serving over 55,000 clients including more than 30% of Fortune 500 companies.

Its core platform is DISAScreen, a configurable employment screening system with smart dashboards, automated workflows, branded candidate portals, and API-based integrations to over 60 ATS/HRIS systems including Workday, Oracle, SAP, iCIMS, Bullhorn, Greenhouse, and Dayforce. Supporting products include Clariti (adjudication and adverse action case management), DISA360 (enterprise contractor and DOT compliance), DISAWorks (workforce screening management), DISAScreen for SMB (downmarket simplified workflow), and DISABiometrics (fingerprinting and identity verification). The company maintains regulatory certifications including EU-U.S. and Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework adherence and GDPR-aligned data handling.

DISA monetizes primarily through per-screening transaction fees for background checks and drug testing, supplemented by recurring subscription revenue from monitoring services and DOT compliance. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales with dedicated industry-aligned client care teams, inside sales for mid-market, a self-serve SMB channel, regional EMEA presence, and integration-driven distribution through ATS/HRIS partners. Channel partnerships with industry associations (PBSA, ATA, NDASA, NATSA, SAPAA) and lab partners (Labcorp) round out the commercial footprint.

Name

Global HR Research

Legal name

Global HR Research, LLC

Website

https://ghrr.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Global HR Research, operating as DISA Global Solutions, is a US-headquartered employment screening and workforce compliance provider serving over 55,000 clients across 190+ countries, including more than 30% of Fortune 500 companies, via its DISAScreen platform and 60+ ATS/HRIS integrations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Employment Background Screening Services

NAICS

Investigation and Personal Background Check Services (561611)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Global / International Background Screening (BPACALAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Continuous Monitoring & Post-Hire Screening (BPACALAJ)

Keywords

• Employment background screening
• Drug and alcohol testing
• DOT compliance services
• Occupational health screening
• Workforce compliance platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Myers

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Background Screening Services: Comprehensive employment background checks including criminal records, civil checks, MVR, verifications, credit reports, and social media searches. Revenue generated through per-screening transaction fees and package-based pricing.
2. Drug & Health Screening: Drug testing services including urine, hair, and oral fluid testing; COVID-19 testing; occupational health screening. Includes coordination of specimen collection, testing, and MRO review services.
3. Monitoring Services: Continuous monitoring services for medical licenses, motor vehicles, sanctions, and criminal records to ensure ongoing compliance.
4. DOT Compliance Solutions: DOT compliance services including drug and alcohol testing, physical examinations, and regulatory reporting for transportation industry clients.
5. Electronic I-9 & E-Verify Services: Electronic Form I-9 completion and E-Verify employer agent services for employment eligibility verification.
6. Identity & Biometrics: Fingerprinting services and identity verification including credit reports and liens/judgments/bankruptcies searches.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Global HR Research (operating as DISA Global Solutions) provides employment background screening, drug and alcohol testing, DOT compliance, occupational health, I-9/E-Verify, and continuous monitoring services delivered through the proprietary DISAScreen platform. The company sells per-screening transaction-based and subscription-based compliance services to employers across industries including transportation, healthcare, manufacturing, staffing, financial services, energy, government, and education, with screening coverage in 190+ countries.

Product overview

Global HR Research (now operating as DISA Global Solutions) offers a unified employment screening and compliance platform with DISAScreen as the core product. The portfolio comprises multiple integrated modules: DISAScreen serves as the primary screening platform with smart dashboards and candidate portals; DISAScreen SMB Solutions provides scaled-down workflows for smaller organizations; Clariti handles adjudication and adverse action case management; DISA360 offers enterprise-wide compliance management; and DISAWorks supports integrated workforce workflows. Supporting service categories include General Screening Services (criminal, civil, MVR, verifications), Drug & Health Screening, Monitoring Services, Identity & Biometrics, E-Verify/Form I-9 compliance, DOT Compliance Solutions, Occupational Health Services, Entertainment Compliance, Financial Due Diligence, and Contractor/Facility Management. The platform integrates with 60+ ATS/HRIS systems and provides global screening coverage across more than 190 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DISAScreen: Employment screening platform for hiring managers featuring smart dashboards, intuitive navigation, and comprehensive candidate screening ordering.
• Clariti
• DISAWorks

Products and services

• DISAScreen Comprehensive employment screening platform offering background checks, smart dashboards for hiring managers, candidate experience portal with mobile support, automated tracking, branded touchpoints, secure document review and electronic signatures, and real-time activity notifications. Used by enterprise and mid-market employers to submit and manage screening orders.
• DISAScreen SMB Solutions Streamlined screening solution designed for small to mid-sized businesses with simplified workflows, compliance features, smart forms and automation, API access, and essential screening services at lower volume.
• DISA360 Enterprise workforce compliance platform providing comprehensive screening management, contractor screening, drug testing, occupational health services, DOT compliance tracking, and consolidated reporting in one system for large organizations.
• DISAWorks

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 33 unique background products offered
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments13 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration64 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• WorkdaycoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership for seamless connection between DISA screening services and Workday HRIS platform, enabling automated ordering and reporting within the client's HR workflow.
• OraclecoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership including Oracle Taleo and Oracle HCM Cloud for automated screening workflows and compliance reporting.
• SAPcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership for SAP SuccessFactors enabling seamless screening services within SAP-based HR environments.
• iCIMScoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership for iCIMS Talent Acquisition Suite providing embedded screening services for iCIMS customers.
• BullhorncoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration for Bullhorn ATS/CRM platform serving staffing and recruiting companies with embedded screening capabilities.
• GreenhousecoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership for Greenhouse Recruiting platform providing hiring managers with direct access to DISA screening services.
• JazzHRcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership for JazzHR hiring platform enabling SMB customers to access DISA screening services.
• LevercoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership for Lever Talent Engagement Suite providing collaborative hiring tools with integrated screening.
• UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group)coreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership for UKG HR and workforce management solutions enabling comprehensive compliance workflows.
• PaycorcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration for Paycor human capital management platform providing mid-market businesses with screening services.
• PrismHRcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership for PrismHR platform serving PEOs and HR service providers with screening capabilities.
• TriNetcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership for TriNet PEO platform enabling co-employer clients to access DISA screening services.
• DayforcecoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership for Dayforce HCM platform providing unified screening and compliance services.
• LabcorpstrategicTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Labcorp for drug testing laboratory services, providing specimen testing and medical review officer services.
• PBSA (Professional Background Screening Association)strategicOthersAffiliation and certification partnership with the industry trade association for background screening companies, demonstrating commitment to industry standards and best practices.
• ATA (American Trucking Associations)strategicOthersPartnership with ATA providing screening and compliance services for trucking industry members.
• NDASA (National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association)strategicOthersAffiliation with NDASA supporting best practices in drug and alcohol testing industry.
• NATSA (North American Transportation Services Association)strategicOthersPartnership with NATSA for transportation industry compliance solutions and networking.
• SAPAA (Society for Professional in Arms and Aerospace)strategicOthersAffiliation with SAPAA supporting professional standards in drug testing for regulated industries.
• VeriforcestrategicTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership for Veriforce contractor management platform providing screening and compliance services.
• Choice Partners CooperativestrategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGroup purchasing organization partnership providing cooperative purchasing of DISA services for member organizations.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Checkr: Checkr is a venture-backed background screening platform serving SMB and enterprise customers with API-first ordering, integrations to ATS systems, and continuous monitoring — directly competing with DISA's DISAScreen across the same customer base and use cases.
• Sterling: Sterling is one of the largest global background screening providers, offering criminal, employment, education, and drug/health screening with deep enterprise penetration — directly competing with DISA in Fortune 500 accounts and global screening mandates.
• HireRight: HireRight is a global background screening and workforce solutions provider offering criminal checks, drug testing, and identity verification with strong transportation and regulated-industry exposure — competing head-to-head with DISA in DOT compliance and enterprise screening.
• First Advantage: First Advantage is a publicly listed global screening provider offering background checks, drug testing, and identity verification with broad enterprise and SMB reach — directly comparable to DISA in scale, vertical breadth, and service portfolio.
• Accurate Background: Accurate (now Accurate Background) is a US-focused background screening provider with strong SMB and mid-market positioning and ATS integrations — directly comparable to DISA's SMB and mid-market sales motion.
• Universal Background Screening: Universal Background Screening is a US-based background check provider serving mid-market and enterprise employers with comparable screening, drug testing, and compliance services — competing with DISA in similar verticals.

Emerging players

• Certn: Certn is an emerging API-first background screening platform focused on speed and developer experience, serving SMB and mid-market employers — overlapping with DISA on core background checks but with a newer technology stack and limited service breadth.
• Veremark: Veremark is a globally-focused background screening and reference-checking platform serving multinational employers — directly overlapping with DISA's international screening offering but with a more technology-led go-to-market.

Broad incumbents

• Labcorp Drug Development: Labcorp is a large diagnostics and drug-testing laboratory that supplies laboratory services to DISA and other screening firms. While primarily a partner, Labcorp's broader occupational health and drug testing footprint makes it an adjacent incumbent in workforce compliance screening.

Regional players

• Psychemedics: Psychemedics is a US-focused hair-based drug testing laboratory that is a DISA partner but also serves employers directly. It competes in the drug and health screening category that is part of DISA's broader service portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/globalhrr
• Facebookfacebook.com/globalhrresearch
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/global-hr-research

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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