AB Global lands sixth straight HRO Today Baker’s Dozen honor

AB Global was named to HRO Today’s 2026 Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings for Pre-Employment Screening, extending its streak to six consecutive years. The ranking is based on client feedback and reinforces AB Global’s position in enterprise screening as employers weigh speed, accuracy and compliance support.

Why it matters: - AB Global’s sixth straight Baker’s Dozen appearance gives the background screening provider another third-party signal of client satisfaction in a competitive enterprise market. - The recognition matters to employers because the ranking reflects service quality, breadth of service and deal size, all of which affect hiring speed and screening consistency. - The honor also underscores demand for screening partners that can balance turnaround time, compliance support and candidate experience.

What happened: - AB Global announced it was named to HRO Today’s 2026 Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings for Pre-Employment Screening. - The company was recognized among the Overall Enterprise Pre-Employment Screening Leaders. - The result marks AB Global’s sixth consecutive year on the Baker’s Dozen. - HRO Today published the ranking on Nov. 6, 2026, in St. Petersburg, Florida.

The details: - HRO Today bases the Baker’s Dozen ratings on feedback from clients who use the providers’ services. - The survey measures quality of service, breadth of service and size of deals. - AB Global says its Client Concierge model pairs employers with a dedicated screening expert. - AB Global handles candidate data for U.S. background checks entirely within the United States. - The company holds both U.S. and General background screening accreditations from the Professional Background Screening Association. - Curt Schwall, AB Global president and dean of Screening University, said the company’s free live instructor-led courses help HR teams understand report contents, result verification and compliance questions. - Eligible Screening University courses offer SHRM and HRCI recertification credits at no cost. - Don Darrah, AB Global chief growth officer, said the company focuses on fast hiring support by delivering accurate results quickly, flagging delays early and responding when clients need answers. - AB Global invited employers to take the AB Global Challenge, a free no-obligation trial that compares AB Global with a current screening provider on turnaround time, accuracy, responsiveness, compliance support and candidate experience.

Between the lines: - The Baker’s Dozen ranking is client-driven, so repeat placement suggests AB Global continues to meet buyer expectations rather than relying on self-reported performance claims. - AB Global is pairing the award with a sales pitch aimed at employers who want to test screening vendors side by side before switching providers. - The emphasis on U.S.-based handling and PBSA accreditations signals that compliance and data handling remain central buying criteria in pre-employment screening.

What’s next: - AB Global will use the Baker’s Dozen recognition to promote its enterprise screening services and the AB Global Challenge. - Employers interested in evaluating the company can also use Screening University resources for compliance and screening education. - HRO Today will continue publishing customer satisfaction rankings for providers that meet its sample-size requirements.

The bottom line: - AB Global’s sixth straight Baker’s Dozen nod strengthens its credibility with enterprise employers shopping for faster, more compliant background screening services.