Verified vs Standard Employer — What’s the Difference?
When looking for work, trust matters.
When hiring, credibility matters even more.
That’s why PolJob introduced the Verified Employer option — to help candidates identify legitimate, transparent employers and help businesses stand out in a crowded hiring market.
Below is a clear comparison to help you decide what’s right for you.
| Feature / Benefit | Standard Employer | Verified Employer |
|---|---|---|
| Job posting on PolJob | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes |
| Visibility to Polish community in the UK | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes |
| Job presented in Polish & English | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes |
| Pre-publication job review | ✔ Basic | ✔ Enhanced |
| Employer identity verification | ✖ No | ✔ Yes |
| Right-to-work process guidance | ✖ No | ✔ Yes |
| Compliance checklist & templates | ✖ No | ✔ Included |
| “Verified Employer” badge on job listings | ✖ No | ✔ Yes |
| Trust signal for candidates | ⚠️ Limited | ✔ Strong |
| Reduced scam risk perception | ⚠️ Standard | ✔ High |
| Priority support | ✖ No | ✔ Yes |
| Recommended for frequent hiring | ⚠️ Limited | ✔ Yes |
| Candidate fees allowed | ✖ Never | ✖ Never |
| Recruitment agency service | ✖ No | ✖ No |
| Hire guarantee | ✖ No | ✖ No |
👔 Standard Employer — Who Is It For?
Standard Employer is suitable if:
- You are hiring occasionally
- You only need basic job visibility
- You already have internal HR/compliance processes
- You want a fast, low-cost way to advertise a role
Cost: £79 per job post
🛡️ Verified Employer — Who Is It For?
Verified Employer is recommended if:
- You hire Polish or international workers
- You want to build instant trust with candidates
- You want reassurance around right-to-work processes*
- You want your listings to stand out as legitimate and safe
- You care about your reputation and full legal compliance.
Verification is supported by IntelQuest, a UK-based verification and compliance service.
Cost: from £499 (one-off)
*Employers can face civil penalties up to £60,000 per illegal worker. (GOV.UK)
🔒 Important Transparency Notes
- PolJob is not a recruitment agency
- We do not guarantee hires or applications
- Verification reflects employer status at the time of review
- Candidates are never charged for jobs on PolJob
👉 Ready to Upgrade?
If you want to:
- Be recognised as a trustworthy employer
- Reduce candidate hesitation
- Show commitment to fair and lawful hiring
