Vice President Global Human Resources

HireRight expands Katowice headquarters as Globalworth secures lease renewal. 15 October 2026 International employment screening company HireRight has renewed its lease at Silesia Star in Katowice, increasing its office accommodation to approximately 3,300 sqm. The agreement with Globalworth allows the company to remain in a building it has occupied since 2016 while adapting the premises to accommodate its growing operations. The decision to extend the lease was influenced by the property's accessibility, parking facilities and range of services, together with the flexibility to reorganise the office space. The planned refurbishment will provide a working environment better suited to the company's current requirements. Financial details and the duration of the new agreement have not been disclosed. JLL represented HireRight during negotiations and will also provide technical advice for the refurbishment. Piotr Gawlik Law Firm supported the legal aspects of the transaction. The agreement was concluded following approximately three months of negotiations. Silesia Star offers more than 29,000 sqm of office accommodation in central Katowice, close to the city's Culture Zone and major transport connections. The complex provides landscaped terraces, relaxation areas, childcare facilities and infrastructure for cyclists and electric vehicle users. Environmental performance remains an important feature of the property. Silesia Star holds BREEAM In-Use v6 certification at Outstanding level, with a score of 87.2%. According to Globalworth, the building uses electricity sourced entirely from renewable energy and incorporates waste management measures. It has also received accessibility certification from Poland's Integration Foundation. The transaction reflects the importance of retaining established occupiers in Poland's regional office markets. For businesses with existing operations, renewing a lease can offer an opportunity to modernise their workplace without the costs and disruption associated with relocation. For property owners, accommodating changing tenant requirements can help maintain occupancy and reduce potential vacancy. Katowice remains an established location for international business services, supported by its workforce, transport infrastructure and modern commercial properties. As companies reassess their office requirements, the ability to provide adaptable accommodation and reliable building services continues to influence leasing decisions. For Globalworth, the agreement secures the continued presence of a longstanding international tenant while increasing the space occupied within its Katowice portfolio. The renewal also illustrates how building quality, environmental performance and active property management can contribute to tenant retention in a competitive office market.

Employment verification: why it matters and how HireRight acts as your verification partner. Learn how outsorucing U.S. employment verifications to HireRight could help reduce hiring delays and allow you to get your new hires onboard quickly and confidently. September 29, 2026 Verification of Employment (VOE) is the process of confirming the employment history provided by a candidate with their previous employers or through their authorized agent. This could be confirming start and end dates, job title, and overall validity or authenticity of employment. It is an important part of the hiring process, helping organizations confirm that candidates have the experience they claim. An employment verification check independently verifies employment details previously declared by your candidate, giving you greater confidence they have the experience you require for your role. Ultimately, it can help support better hiring decisions while also reducing employment risk. HireRight enables employers to verify employment history quickly and efficiently through a combination of automated data sources and expert researcher support. We partner with organizations to give them confidence that their employees have the employment histories they claim, with flexible options designed to meet different hiring volumes, risk profiles, and budget requirements. The risks of in-house employment verification. Having an in-house VOE process can open the door to an assortment of challenges and risks. It can be time consuming and prone to error without proper checks and balances. Also, the quality of the information received from employment sources and the time it takes to verify employment history varies based on the skills and general resourcefulness of each researcher. Additionally, our 2026 Global Benchmark Report found that 46% of North American respondents say employment verification is the area they find the most candidate discrepancies. Ultimately, the potential cost savings may not outweigh the time, labor, and risks. Some challenges of in-house VOE can include: * Delays in Hiring Speed: Teams responsible for in-house VOE must identify the correct employer contact, reach that individual successfully, obtain verification responses, and manage follow-up communications. This process can take several business days and may slow hiring timelines as well as being a significant administrate burden for hiring/on-boarding teams. * Candidate Friction: When previous employers are difficult to contact, candidates are often asked to provide pay stubs, W-2s, or other employment documentation. This introduces friction into the hiring process and can contribute to candidates dropping out of the recruitment process. * Administrative Burden: Employers need solutions that allow them to verify employment efficiently while minimizing administrative burden and maintaining a positive candidate experience. This is due to VOE including tedious administrative support if you are without the right resources. HireRight's fast, accurate employment verification. Instead of letting in-house VOE create bottlenecks in your workflow, risk candidate friction, and tying your staff down in administrative tasks, HireRight can act as your preferred employment verification partner. We offer flexible employment verification solutions to accommodate employers with different risk appetites, job types, hiring volumes, and budgets. This includes a more extensive historical verification for higher-risk roles and organizations with lower risk tolerance, as well as more targeted verification options. HireRight's fast and accurate U.S. employment verification combines automated employment verification capabilities powered by Equifax's The Work Number(R) and professional researcher support when automated verification is unavailable. This way, organizations access speed, efficiency, and confidence in employment verification outcomes. The Work Number(R) is the largest commercial U.S. source of consolidated employment information available with over 5 million contributing employers. When employment records are available through The Work Number(R), verification can occur quickly and efficiently. If the employer is not in their database, the process seamlessly transitions to HireRight researchers who will manually complete the check. With HireRight as an U.S. employment verification partner, organizations can experience automation-driven speed and comprehensive coverage backed by human expertise, ultimately reducing hiring delays and helping them to onboard quickly and confidently. Release Date: September 29, 2026 HireRight. HireRight is a leading provider of on-demand employment background checks, drug and health screening, and electronic Form I-9 and E-Verify solutions that help employers automate, manage and control background screening and related programs.