A Blockchain-Based Framework for Secure, Transparent, and Efficient Hiring Processes

Abstract

The hiring process is integral to organizational success, yet traditional methods often suffer from inefficiencies, lack of transparency, and data manipulation risks. Historically, recruitment systems have relied on manual procedures, centralized databases, and third-party intermediaries, introducing vulnerabilities such as delays, fraudulent qualifications, and privacy breaches. These legacy methods—including Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and paper-based background checks—are costly, time consuming, and prone to error, thereby undermining large-scale hiring initiatives. This research proposes a blockchain-based hiring framework designed to overcome the challenges of credential falsification, manual verification delays, and record tampering. By leveraging the immutable, decentralized nature of distributed ledgers, the proposed system securely stores candidate credentials, automates verification processes, and provides transparent access to verifiable information in real-time.