IRVINE, Calif., November 28, 2006 — A pressing need for expansion space plus a unique opportunity for technology growth and partnership has prompted HireRight, Inc., the leader in on-demand employment screening, to move its global headquarters to the University of California, Irvine, (UCI) Research Park in Irvine, California. In its new 63,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility, HireRight will have additional room to accommodate its fast growth and access to UCI resources for research and development.
The University Research Park is designed for high-tech businesses that want to interact with UCI's academic programs, take advantage of the resources of a major research university, and contribute to an educated workforce.According to Susan Bryant, Vice Chancellor for Research, UCI, "The UCI Research Center was designed to bring together some of today’s finest companies committed to technological development in a wide range of fields.UCI is pleased to have companies such as HireRight located in the University Research Park and we look forward to potential mutual educational and developmental benefits resulting from our relationship."
Occupants of the UCI Research Park are selected based upon compatibility with the Center’s goals and commitment to technology advancement. According to Eric Boden, HireRight Chairman and CEO, "We are honored and excited to have been selected for residence in the Research Park, which we see as one of the principal centers for technology advancement in the United States. We see the selection of HireRight as recognition of our dedication to R&D and innovation. The new Research Park facility will provide us with greater resources and accommodate our plans for continued growth."
HireRight’s global headquarters will move into the new Research Park facility at 5151 California Avenue in December 2006.
About HireRight
HireRight is a worldwide leading provider of on-demand employment background and drug screening solutions that help large organizations efficiently implement, manage and control multifaceted screening programs. Many of the world's most innovative and successful companies trust HireRight because the company delivers more effective, customer-focused solutions that provide greater efficiency and faster results. HireRight is the pioneer and recognized leader in providing pre-integrated employment screening services through enterprise e-recruiting solutions from best-in-breed providers such as Oracle/PeopleSoft, Vurv, VirtualEdge, Deploy Solutions, Taleo and PeopleAdmin. HireRight's worldwide headquarters are located in Irvine, California with offices and affiliates around the globe. For more information, visit the company's web site at www.hireright.com.
For more information:
Lindsay Thompson
Strategies for HireRight
714-957-8880, ext. 128