Covenant HR Announces Inclusion in Lockton & ASHHRA AP3 Partner Program
Talent Acquisition / Sourcing | 4 min read
Covenant HR has announced its inclusion in the ASHHRA Preferred Partner Program (AP3), managed in collaboration with Lockton, as healthcare organisations prepare for increasing hiring complexity and risk in 2026. The recognition follows a rigorous AP3 vetting process focused on healthcare relevance, operational maturity, and demonstrated value for HR leaders navigating highly regulated environments.
What Is the AP3 Programme?
AP3 was established to help healthcare HR leaders reduce cost and complexity while preserving flexibility and decision-making autonomy in an increasingly fragmented vendor landscape. Through AP3, ASHHRA provides structured access to vetted partners that demonstrate both practical value and the ability to operate effectively within healthcare's real-world constraints. The programme reflects a shared commitment to credibility, compliance, and measurable hiring outcomes — particularly as healthcare organisations face mounting pressure to hire faster without compromising trust or governance.
"Covenant HR stood out through the AP3 vetting process for its disciplined approach to recruiting. Scout™ reflects the kind of high-quality, relevant innovation that healthcare HR leaders need as hiring complexity accelerates."
— Bo Brabo, AP3 Programme Lead, Lockton
Scout™: AI-Enhanced Recruiting Infrastructure for Healthcare
Covenant HR brings deep expertise in healthcare recruiting and talent strategy, supported by Scout™ — its AI-enhanced recruiting infrastructure. Scout™ is designed to support proactive sourcing, structured evaluation, and coordinated recruiting workflows, helping organisations improve early-stage hiring signals while maintaining transparency and consistency throughout the hiring process.
As part of Covenant HR's 2026 roadmap, Scout™ capabilities are being expanded to allow organisations to assess recruiting outcomes in live roles before making long-term commitments — an evaluation-first approach that aligns with how leading healthcare HR organisations are approaching technology and partner decisions amid rapid change.
"Healthcare hiring requires more than speed. It requires systems and partners that HR leaders can evaluate, trust, and rely on over time. Being included in AP3 reflects a shared commitment to practical solutions that hold up in real operating environments."
— Casey Marquette, CEO, Covenant HR
Collaboration Ahead: Education and Thought Leadership
As an AP3 partner, Covenant HR will collaborate with Lockton and ASHHRA through education, thought leadership, and shared insights designed to help healthcare HR leaders navigate evolving workforce challenges with greater confidence and clarity. The partnership positions Covenant HR at the centre of a growing network dedicated to improving healthcare hiring standards, compliance, and long-term workforce resilience across the sector.
Key Takeaways
- • Covenant HR has been included in the ASHHRA Preferred Partner Program (AP3), managed with Lockton, following a rigorous vetting process for healthcare HR relevance and operational maturity.
- • AP3 is designed to help healthcare HR leaders reduce cost and complexity while maintaining governance and decision-making autonomy in a fragmented vendor landscape.
- • Covenant HR's Scout™ platform provides AI-enhanced proactive sourcing, structured evaluation, and coordinated recruiting workflows purpose-built for healthcare hiring.
- • Scout™ is expanding in 2026 to support outcome assessment in live roles before long-term commitments — an evaluation-first approach for healthcare HR leaders.
- • Covenant HR will collaborate with Lockton and ASHHRA on education and thought leadership to help healthcare organisations navigate 2026's evolving workforce challenges.