There are two major aspects that contribute to the success of a company – customers and employees. While every employee adds a certain amount of value to the organisation, their presence in the system also increases the level of a potential security threat. A single misconduct can put the entire organisation’s reputation at stake. Hence, it’s essential for companies to hire the right candidate.
Employee background screening check is the process used by an organisation to verify and confirm the details shared by an applicant. It’s a tool that helps potential employers in authenticating information shared by a candidate in their resume, application, during interviews and through references.Through this process, the potential employees’ criminal records, education qualifications, credentials, past experiences, employment history, etc. are cross-checked. Needless to say, any discrepancies or inconsistencies massively reduce the chances of them being hired.
In today’s scenario, background screening plays a vital role in making better hiring choices. According to a report, about 84% of organisations derive significant benefits from this process. Of all the applications received by an organisation, over 54% of them contain at least one inaccuracy. If an organisation is unaware of such discrepancies that are relevant to the role, it could leave an irreversible dent in the company and its reputation.
One may wonder what aspects are included during the screening process. To simplify it, any detail that may impact the functioning, reputation or safety of the potential organisation needs to be discovered, identified and disclosed to the employer. Listed below are some of the checks that are carried out in a background screening processes:
Employment verification: While most applicants disclose their past work details on their resume and the application itself, organisations must conduct a background check in order to verify the candidate’s claims, including their past job titles, tenure of employment, salary details, etc. Over and above, learning about their integrity during employment in the past is also crucial information.
Criminal record verification: A criminal background check helps ensure that the potential employee won’t be a danger to the company or the other employees.
Credit checks: Conducting a credit check helps the employer inverifying personal information attached to the individual – identification document numbers, present and past addresses, loans, current and past debts, payment statuses, etc.
Identity verification: One of the most basic forms of information that an employer requests for from the potential candidate is proof of identity. Running a check to verify the information assures the employer that the potential employee is in fact who they claim to be.
Licence & certification verification: Some professionals are required to possess a licence or a certificate for practice – doctors, lawyers, realtors, etc. In such cases, the employer must verify if the potential candidate holds a valid licence to operate, in order to protect themselves from negligent hiring claims.
At GDA, our investigators specialise in delivering verified and updated information about applicants, so that organisations can make informed decisions. The collected data is put in a cohesive format and presented to clients so that they can decide whether it would be wise to employ a candidate.
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