One of the services we conduct for businesses of all sizes, is employment background checks or pre-employment checks.
If you're making a hiring decision soon, this is something you should think about.
The cost of hiring the wrong employee can be huge. If the employee has problems that don't show up on the resume, like addictions, credit issues, criminal activity, these may come back to haunt you and create all kinds of HR problems in the future.
A background check can identify potential problems and may help in the decision making process. It is estimated that over 40% of resumes contain false or tweaked information. Did the potential hire really graduate from the college indicated or worked at the previous employer as stated?
Some types of data may require the new hire to approve the release of information. Depending on the position a police records check may be necessary.
Here are some Do's and Don'ts For Employment Background Checks
1.) Do Be Broad - validate previous employment history, check references, check the internet, run a criminal record check
2.) Don't Break the Law - use a reputable firm to advise you on the type of information that can be checked without breaking privacy laws
3.) Do Be Consistent - apply the requirement for pre-employment screening to all short-listed candidates
4.) Don't Seek Only the Negative - background checks can be used to locate positives that can help you choose between well-qualified candidates
5.) Don't Try to do it all Online - Everything is not online! Much of the data that can be legally obtained is best accessed by a licensed firm.
The Renwick Group has experience working with many different types of businesses and organizations providing skip-tracing, fraud investigations, WSIB support, legal team assistance, evidence gathering, employee back-ground checks, and more. We also work with individuals who need help with personal matters. Call us at 1 (888) 722-9807 or visit our website for more contact information.
