Simplifying employment verifications

Augustana College provides access to The Work Number by Equifax, a secure, automated service that simplifies the process of verifying your employment and income. 

Whether you are applying for a mortgage, renting an apartment, purchasing a vehicle, seeking  government benefits, or completing other financial transactions, this tool eliminates the need for manual paperwork. By using The Work Number, your data is made instantly available to credentialed verifiers who have a legally permissible purpose, ensuring your applications move forward quickly and securely.

The Work Number allows employees to access employment verification services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Employees  also may create a personal account to review their own employment data report and monitor verification activity tied to their records. 

How to access The Work Number

If you need to generate your own employment data report or direct a third party to your records, please use the following credentials:

Website: theworknumber.com
Augustana Employer Code: 981836
Customer Support: 800-367-5690
Email: info@theworknumber.com

Why use it?

Speed: Automated digital verification allows requests to be processed quickly and you can get verifications at any time.

Security: Data is only shared with verified organizations under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Transparency: You can create an account on their website at any time to review your own data report.