Summary
The riskiest part of hiring isn't the background check — it's what happens after the results come back. TruDiligence's new integration with Kizuna closes that gap, applying job-specific risk factors and criminology research to your existing report data so every decision follows the same standard and the reasoning is documented. It doesn't replace your team's judgment — it structures it, helping you move faster while staying defensible. Available now for TruDiligence clients.
Key Takeaways
- Subject-level adjudication is now available to TruDiligence clients through a new integration with Kizuna.
- It closes the gap between “report delivered” and “decision made” — the part of hiring that creates the most legal and fairness risk.
- Kizuna applies job-specific risk factors and criminology research to your existing TruDiligence report data, supporting individualized assessment instead of blanket rules.
- It doesn’t replace your judgment — it structures it, so the same criteria apply to every decision and the reasoning is documented.
- TruDiligence remains your consumer reporting agency. The report itself is never altered or re-furnished; Kizuna adds a structured review layer on top of it.
A background check tells you what’s in a candidate’s history. Deciding what to do with that information — fairly, consistently, and in a way you can stand behind later — is where many employers feel exposed. Subject-level adjudication is built to close exactly that gap, using the report data you already receive from us.
TruDiligence is thrilled to announce that subject-level adjudication is now available to TruDiligence clients through our new integration with Kizuna.
The Gap Between “Report Delivered” and “Decision Made”
As we’ve written before, the most litigated part of the hiring process isn’t the background check itself — it’s what happens after the results come back. Automatically disqualifying a candidate the moment a record appears, applying different standards to different applicants, or failing to document why a decision was made are among the fastest ways for an employer to create legal and fairness risk.
Federal guidance points employers toward individualized assessment — weighing the nature of an offense, the time that has passed, and its relationship to the specific role — rather than blanket rules. That’s the right approach. It’s also hard to do consistently across dozens or hundreds of decisions. That’s the problem this integration solves.
What Subject-Level Adjudication Does
Kizuna takes your existing TruDiligence report data and applies analysis based on job-specific risk factors and established criminology research, giving your team intelligent decision-support on every report. It doesn’t replace your judgment — it structures it, so the same criteria are applied every time and the reasoning behind each outcome is clear.
What You Can Do With Kizuna
Built on a Compliant Foundation
This works because it respects the boundaries the FCRA and related laws already establish — who furnishes a report, who uses it, and who’s accountable at each stage. TruDiligence remains your consumer reporting agency, responsible for report accuracy, disclosures, and dispute handling. The consumer report we produce is never altered or re-furnished; Kizuna adds a structured review layer on top of it.
The result is a workflow that helps you make faster decisions and defend them — a stronger position for your organization and a fairer, more transparent experience for your candidates.
Who Benefits Most
Any employer making regular hiring decisions from background checks will see value, but subject-level adjudication is especially useful for teams that:
- Hire at volume and need every reviewer applying the same standards.
- Operate in regulated or high-trust fields — healthcare, home care, finance, education — where defensibility matters.
- Want to move from ad hoc, case-by-case judgment calls to a documented, repeatable process.
“Our clients have always trusted us for accurate, compliant reports. Kizuna helps them with the next step — turning those reports into decisions they can make quickly and defend with confidence.”
Jerry Nielson, President, TruDiligence
Ready to Turn Your Reports Into Faster, Clearer Decisions?
Subject-level adjudication is available now. Contact your TruDiligence representative to see it in action and get set up.
Or call us at 800.580.0474 or 303.692.8445.
Subject-Level Adjudication FAQ
What is subject-level adjudication?
It’s the process of deciding what to do with the information in a background check report — fairly, consistently, and defensibly. Through the new Kizuna integration, TruDiligence clients can now apply structured, research-backed analysis to every report instead of making ad hoc case-by-case calls.
Does Kizuna replace TruDiligence as our background check provider?
No. TruDiligence remains your consumer reporting agency, responsible for report accuracy, disclosures, and dispute handling. The consumer report is never altered or re-furnished — Kizuna adds a structured review layer on top of the report you already receive.
What is individualized assessment, and why does it matter?
It’s the federally recommended approach of weighing the nature of an offense, the time that has passed, and its relationship to the specific role — rather than applying blanket disqualification rules. It’s the right approach, but hard to apply consistently across many decisions, which is exactly what Kizuna is built to support.
Can we set our own risk criteria, or are we stuck with a generic model?
You can define the standards that fit your business needs and legal requirements — starting from a pre-built template or building your own with a guided setup.
Who benefits most from subject-level adjudication?
Any employer making regular hiring decisions from background checks will see value, but it’s especially useful for teams that hire at volume, operate in regulated or high-trust fields like healthcare or finance, or want to move from ad hoc judgment calls to a documented, repeatable process.
How do we get set up with Kizuna?
Contact your TruDiligence representative to see it in action and get set up — reach out at support@trudiligence.com or call 800.580.0474 / 303.692.8445.
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