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Although this background screening service is a good way for employers or individuals to reduce their risk, it’s only one potential part of an effective, comprehensive background and evaluation program.
Even as the only employee of your business, if you decide to hire one or more employees, you must adhere to the same laws that larger companies follow. It’s wise to be aware of all related regulations.
The Society for Human Resource Management’s 2010 “Background Checking: Conducting Reference Background Checks” survey includes revealing details about which background topics are most commonly misrepresented by job candidates.
It’s important to clear away the fog surrounding the true intent of the people with whom you interact on a professional and personal level, especially those you don’t know very well.
According to Ponemon Institute’s “Data Loss Risks During Downsizing” January 2009 national study, 59% of U.S. ex-employees stole confidential company data.
Preventing theft, selecting the most qualified and appropriate applicant for the job, avoiding the enormous expense of a bad hire, and maintaining your good reputation and level of trust within your organization make thorough background screening necessary for optimum success.
66% report improved quality-of-hire due to background checks.
Check out this background check services review of 9 of the most established on-line background check services.
Similar to checking your credit score, www.transparentme.com is a service that allows you to check public records to make sure your reputation isn’t marred unjustly.
Standard employment screening and background checks routinely miss vital details, such as in the case of Dr. Amy Bishop, who allegedly went on a shooting massacre at the University of Alabama.