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Covenant HR Joins Lockton & ASHHRA’s AP3 Program for 2026

Covenant HR, a prominent player in the recruiting and talent advisory domain, has recently made headlines with its inclusion in the ASHHRA Preferred Partner Program (AP3). This initiative, managed in collaboration with leading insurance firm Lockton, aims to address the increasing complexities and risks in healthcare hiring as 2026 approaches.

The decision for Covenant HR's induction into the AP3 was based on a rigorous vetting process that emphasized factors such as operational maturity, healthcare relevance, and the capability to deliver tangible value to HR leaders navigating a highly regulated environment. This partnership underscores a shared commitment to maintaining credibility, compliance, and effective hiring outcomes at a time when healthcare organizations are under significant pressure to expedite their hiring processes without sacrificing governance and trust.

The AP3 initiative has been designed specifically to assist healthcare HR leaders in minimizing costs and complexities while still allowing them to retain a degree of flexibility and decision-making autonomy amidst a fractured vendor landscape. By joining AP3, Covenant HR joins a pool of vetted partners that demonstrate practical value and the capacity to operate effectively within the numerous constraints of the healthcare sector.

Bo Brabo, AP3 Program Lead for Lockton, highlighted Covenant HR’s disciplined approach to recruiting as a key differentiator in the selection process. “Scout™ represents the kind of high-quality, relevant innovation that healthcare HR leaders need as recruitment challenges grow.” Scout™ is Covenant HR’s AI-augmented recruiting platform, which is tailored to facilitate proactive sourcing, structured evaluation, and coordinated recruiting workflows. This technology aids organizations in improving their early-stage hiring signals while ensuring transparency and consistency throughout the recruitment process.

“Healthcare hiring demands more than just quick turnaround times,” remarked Casey Marquette, CEO of Covenant HR. “It necessitates dependable systems and partnerships that HR leaders can trust and evaluate over time. Being part of AP3 aligns with our dedication to providing practical solutions that thrive in real operational settings.”

Looking ahead to its 2026 strategy, Covenant HR plans to further enhance Scout™’s capabilities enabling organizations to evaluate recruitment outcomes for real-time roles prior to making long-term commitments. This evaluation-first mindset corresponds with the approach taken by leading healthcare HR organizations as they navigate technological advancements and partnership decisions in fast-evolving circumstances.

Covenant HR is set to partner with Lockton and ASHHRA in providing educational resources, thought leadership, and insights to empower healthcare HR leaders in meeting evolving workforce challenges with increased clarity and confidence.

About Covenant HR

Covenant HR is a recruiting and talent advisory firm dedicated to assisting organizations in making hiring decisions that reflect clarity, credibility, and confidence. By combining seasoned recruiters with an innovative, AI-driven hiring infrastructure, Covenant HR fosters smarter recruitment strategies across healthcare and other highly regulated sectors.

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