Mace revolutionized worldwide recruitment by implementing smarter selection practices.
**Mace Streamlines Global Pre-Employment Screening with Matrix Security Watchdog**
In a bid to address the challenges of scaling pre-employment screening to match the demands of complex, international projects, Mace, a leading global construction and consultancy firm, has partnered with Matrix Security Watchdog to implement a next-generation screening solution tailored for global project delivery.
The new solution, designed to be highly adaptable, aligns with international project timelines, compliance requirements, and workforce mobility. It offers real-time visibility into the screening process, enabling proactive risk management, and customizes screening requirements by role. This ensures that candidates for government-related projects meet the minimum Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and other relevant benchmarks.
The solution also leverages integrated technology such as Konfir, streamlining and automating parts of the background check process for greater efficiency and accuracy. As a result, Mace can now consistently apply responsible hiring practices across different countries and job types, ensuring compliance with local and international standards.
The impact of this partnership is significant. Mace has significantly improved both the speed and quality of its hiring process, ensuring that the right people are in the right roles at the right time. The platform enables Mace to proactively manage risks, reducing the likelihood of hiring issues that could delay project delivery or compromise safety and quality.
With a more robust, transparent, and standardized process, Mace can demonstrate clear, responsible hiring practices to clients, partners, and regulators, building trust and supporting their reputation for excellence. Improved screening underpins Mace’s ability to deliver complex, high-profile projects safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards, supporting their mission to “deliver better, faster, and safer”.
| Aspect | Before | After Implementation | |-------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------| | Screening Approach | Manual, compliance-focused, reactive | Automated, intelligent, proactive, role-specific | | Compliance | Basic, inconsistent across regions | Aligned with BPSS and global standards | | Risk Management | Reactive | Proactive, real-time insight | | Efficiency | Slow, prone to delays | Faster, higher-quality hires | | Trust & Transparency | Limited | Enhanced, demonstrated to stakeholders |
Thanks to the streamlined hiring process, Mace's HR teams can now focus on strategic people work, rather than chasing paperwork. The collaboration between Mace and Matrix Security Watchdog has provided responsive, pragmatic solutions focused on continuous improvement.
Mace delivers projects in over 40 countries, including iconic skyscrapers, life science facilities, and transformative infrastructure. Fewer hold-ups on project mobilisation have been achieved due to the streamlined hiring process implemented by Mace and Matrix Security Watchdog. Screening is one of the most critical parts of workforce planning, as it underpins trust, safety, and performance, and is the foundation for the quality Mace strives for in every project.
Mace's partnership with Matrix Security Watchdog supports their mission to deliver better, faster, and safer, while building the talent they need to lead the future of construction. The dedicated candidate manager from Matrix Security Watchdog supports applicants through the process, helping Mace maintain a strong employer brand while upholding high standards. The hiring process for roles that require government-level clearance continues to have significantly reduced delays due to Mace's partnership with Matrix Security Watchdog. Mace and Matrix Security Watchdog meet regularly to review service performance and ensure the hiring process continues to meet Mace's evolving needs.
The collaboration between Mace and Matrix Security Watchdog has not only streamlined the finance and business aspects of the pre-employment screening process, but also brings technology to the forefront, ensuring a more efficient and accurate screening process. With this new solution, Mace can align with various industry standards and compliance requirements, thus fostering a proactive and transparent hiring environment that supports its mission to deliver complex projects effectively and efficiently.
