Trust at Speed: Hiring Fraud, Deepfakes, and the Identity Risks CHROs Can't Ignore with Nik Daruwala

2026
Written By Dr. Shari Simpson

Eps. #194 Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Most CHROs have a fraud problem they didn't sign up for. Deepfakes in video interviews. Synthetic IDs at the application stage. AI-generated credentials that pass every automated screen. Only 31% of CHROs say they're confident in their ability to prevent hiring fraud, and the technology making it easier gets more sophisticated every quarter.

In this episode…

  • Why hiring fraud appears at every stage of the funnel, from the initial application through post-hire monitoring, and what a continuous identity verification strategy actually looks like in practice

  • How CHROs should be thinking about partnering with their CISO to address a risk that's moved from the cyber stack into the talent pipeline

  • Why the speed-versus-safety trade-off in hiring is a false choice, and what good looks like when both coexist in the same program

Hit “Play” to gain valuable insights that can transform your HR practices!

Guest(s): Nik Daruwala, Vice President of Sales, Checkr

 

Nik Daruwala

Vice President of Sales

Checkr

Guest(s): Nik Daruwala, Vice President of Sales, Checkr

Nik Daruwala is VP of Sales at Checkr, where he helps organizations navigate the changing landscape of hiring, workforce risk, and trust.

With more than 20 years of experience in enterprise technology sales, he partners with HR and business leaders to balance hiring speed, compliance, and candidate experience.

Nik is passionate about helping leaders navigate the intersection of hiring, technology, and workforce transformation in a rapidly changing world.

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Dr. Shari Simpson

Shari Simpson, EdD, SHRM-SCP, leads thought leadership at a technology company and is the founder of HR Swagger, LLC and DTG Leadership. With more than 20 years of experience in human resources, she focuses on leadership, culture, and learning experiences that help people do their best work. Shari is also the host of the HR Mixtape podcast and a frequent speaker on modern HR, leadership, and workplace transformation. Her work blends practical HR strategy with a people-first approach that helps organizations build connection, clarity, and momentum.

Beyond her professional achievements, Shari is a proud mother of three sons—one a veteran and two currently serving in the US Navy—a dedicated dog mom and an avid reader. Her 25+-year marriage to a fire department Chief adds depth to her understanding of service and dedication.

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