A Longstanding Commitment to Compliant, Ethical Hiring

Compliance in temporary staffing doesn’t happen overnight. It’s built through years of intentional investment, training, and accountability.

At Arizona Labor Force, our commitment to ethical hiring and employment eligibility verification has been a core priority for our company since our inception.

Building the Right Process—Before It Was Required

Beginning in 2011, we made significant changes to our application and hiring processes, including transitioning to an electronic I-9 system designed to improve accuracy, consistency, and documentation. These changes required company-wide effort and adjustment, but they laid the foundation for a stronger, more reliable hiring process.

Rather than reacting to external pressure, we chose to take a proactive approach—investing in technology, internal controls, and employee training to ensure our processes met the highest standards.

IMAGE Certification and What It Represents

As part of that long-term commitment, Arizona Labor Force voluntarily enrolled in the IMAGE (ICE Mutual Agreement between Government and Employers) program, a certification that recognizes employers who go beyond standard compliance requirements.

Participation in IMAGE includes:

• Detailed documentation of hiring and verification procedures
• Independent review of I-9 processes
• Comprehensive audits of active employee records

Through this process, Arizona Labor Force successfully completed an audit of more than 17,000 active employees and earned IMAGE certification in 2014.

Why This Matters to Our Clients

For companies relying on temporary staffing, compliance is critical. Partnering with an IMAGE-certified staffing provider helps ensure:

• Employment eligibility verification is handled accurately and consistently
• Hiring processes align with federal regulations
• Risk exposure related to improper documentation is reduced

Our clients can focus on operations, knowing their workforce is supported by compliant systems and experienced teams.

Why This Matters to Our Workforce

Strong compliance practices also protect workers. Our hiring process is designed to be:

• Fair and consistently applied
• Respectful and transparent
• Aligned with ethical employment standards

We believe that doing things the right way supports long-term stability—for our employees and the businesses we serve.

A Team Effort—Then and Now

IMAGE certification was not achieved by software alone. It was the result of years of effort by branch teams, hiring managers, and internal staff who embraced new processes and upheld high standards every day.

The principles behind our IMAGE certification continue to guide everything we do today. More than a one-time achievement, the certification offers a living framework that reflects our Core Values, strengthening our commitment to continuous improvement, rigorous compliance, and unwavering ethical conduct in every hiring decision we make.

Moving Forward

Compliance is not a one-time achievement—it’s an ongoing responsibility. Arizona Labor Force remains committed to ethical hiring, transparency, and accountability as a trusted temporary staffing partner.