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Monday, July 19th, 2010
Welcome back to our series on the top excuses why employers aren’t always background screening…
If you missed part one of our series, check it out here!
Below are the final 2 of the top 5 reasons organizations aren’t regularly background screening new employees…
(False) Reason #4: Background Screening Is Difficult
We really hear this a lot. That’s because many businesses think it’s up to them to do the background screening legwork.
While it’s true that they need to do some of the paperwork, we’ve taken the brunt of the tough stuff off their shoulders. That way, they can focus on what they need to do and get their background screening results back fast.
(False) Reason #5: Background Screening Is Only for Big Companies
Oh, boy. This is a huge fallacy that we’d like to put to rest right now.
Background checks are for every company of every size. Period. It doesn’t matter if you’re a teeny tiny business or a large one. Having someone on staff who hasn’t been properly (and thoroughly) background screened is dangerous.
So is there any reason not to background check? We don’t think so. And believe us — we’ve seen it all!
To protect yourself, you need to be careful about who you hire. And background screening should always be part of the equation.
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Friday, July 16th, 2010
With all the hubbub these days about protecting our companies, our client, our clients’ information, etc., it’s interesting (and a bit shocking) to realize that many, many organizations don’t background screen new hires.
Below are the top 5 reasons (you could even say “excuses”) that we hear when we ask, “Why don’t you background screen on a regular basis?” We’ve included our two cents, too…
(False) Reason #1: Background Screening Is Expensive
This seems to be a “catch-all” statement that corporations make when they don’t want to do something. “It’s expensive,” they say. Then they go out and spend their monies on wooing a client with a $200 lunch.
Now, there’s no reason not to woo that client; hey, that makes great business sense if a sale seems likely. So why don’t they use that same mentality to apply to background screening? After all, investing in new hires is very much like investing in potential clientele.
(False) Reason #2: Background Screening Will Cause Us to Lose Applicants
Okay, now this could be true… but it’s usually not a problem.
The people who would NOT apply because they know a company performs background checks are often the same individuals who would not pass a background screening. Thus, the fact that they know what’s going to happen encourages them to self-select.
(False) Reason #3: Background Screening Doesn’t Tell Us Everything
Okay… there’s some truth to this. Background screening isn’t 100% infallible. Sometimes, items can slip through the cracks… but it’s not very likely and we try as hard as we can to NEVER allow this to happen. (And we have a terrific track record to back us up on this!)
Besides, is that a reason to not do it at all? It’s like saying that you shouldn’t bother to take a shower every day because you’re just going to get dirty… It might hold a grain of truth, but it doesn’t make a lot of sense.
In part two of our series on 5 Reasons Employers Don’t Background Screen, we’ll tackle the last two statements we often hear…
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Friday, June 18th, 2010
A lot of companies have recognized just how much of a cost savings they can see when they hire freelance staff to perform various functions. From virtual CFOs to marketers, freelancers are ready to tackle projects. But that doesn’t mean you should forgo common sense when hiring them!
Below are 5 great reasons to background screen all freelance staff members:
- They’ll be representing your company. The public won’t care if they are freelance or not if they do something wrong!
- They will likely have access to some confidential data. Can you afford a breach?
- Their past nefarious decisions can ruin your reputation. Who wants to hire someone with a criminal record a mile long?
- They might not be who they say they are. We all know people sometimes lie on their resumes. Who’s to say your freelancer isn’t stretching the truth?
- A reference checkcan tell you so much. If you call the freelancer’s references, you’ll have a better idea of whether to move forward with him or her.
Don’t take a chance! Background screen anyone on your team, even those who aren’t full-time employees.
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Friday, March 19th, 2010
Are your hiring processes up to par?If you haven’t been happy with the way your company finds, screens and retains new employees, try these 5 low-cost ways to ensure that you’re getting the right people.
1. Shorten Your Hiring Cycle
Studies have shown that, for certain jobs (such as those in sales and customer service), the longer your hiring cycle, the lower your chances of snagging the best people for the job. This doesn’t mean you should rush through your hiring processes, of course, but if you have unnecessary lag time, it’s a good idea to identify and eliminate it.
2. Pick Background Screening Packages That Make Sense
It doesn’t make sense for you to background screen every position the exact same way. If you’re currently performing the same checks on every new person that walks through the door, you’re spending money needlessly. (FYI - Click here for a fast way to determine what kind of background screening each employee needs.)
3. Teach Your Managers How to Interview
Can this be stressed enough? It’s critical that everyone in your company understand the most efficient ways to determine if a job candidate is worth pursuing. In fact, you may even want to hold a class on how to read a resume (or CV). Don’t assume that managers have these skills already; many of them have never had any education in this area.
4. Ask Current Employees about Their Hiring Experience with Your Company
Check around and see how current employees felt about the way they were hired by your organization. Did they feel it was professionally handled? Were they bothered by any aspect of it? What would they suggest changing? (You may want to position this as an anonymous questionnaire to elicit genuine responses.)
5. Put a System (or Systems) into Place
If you don’t have a hiring system in place, it’s time to start. Your hiring system doesn’t have to be complicated, either. It’s just a step-by-step explanation of how you go about getting from the “we’re looking for a person” phase to the “welcome aboard” phase.
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Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
It’s March, which means parents are starting to mull over the question: “What is my son/daughter going to do this summer?” For many families, the answer is some type of camp, whether residential or day-based.
But before sending any child away from the home to be under the care of strangers, it’s important for moms, dads and grandparents to be assured that the people watching out for those youngsters have been background screened.
Unfortunately, not all summer camps have a standard background screening process, especially those that are only a few hours per day in length. Why? Quite honestly, from the camp directors’ viewpoints, background screening is often considered to be “unnecessary”. However, we all know that one bad employee can bring down an organization quickly and publicly.
To all the mothers and fathers out there — be certain to ask whether your child’s instructors and counselors have been thoroughly background checked. And to camp organizers everywhere — please know that the small amount of money you’ll spend background screening your employees will be well worth it in the long run.
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Tuesday, January 19th, 2010
You know you need to background screen new employees… but how do you decide what kind of background screening someone like Angela in accounting needs versus what Dwight in sales needs? (Any “Office” fans out there…?)
At VerifyProtect, we’ve developed a tool to help you instantly decide which background screening package is right for you. It’s fast, it’s simple and it’s accurate. Oh, and it’s right here.
All you have to do is answer a few questions, such as what type of position your new hire will have, whether or not the person will handle money and other various factors. It’s the quickest, most reliable way to choose what you need to keep your company safe.
Oh, and if you’re wondering… we would recommend at a bare minimum that Angela’s position be required to pass a multi-state criminal screening, pre-employment credit report, statewide criminal screening and previous employer verification. For Dwight, we’d recommend a social security search/trace, multi-state criminal screening, previous employer verification and statewide criminal check.
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Tuesday, December 29th, 2009
Every employer knows that one of the best ways to come up with really wonderful job candidates is to get them by referral. Whether referred by a current worker, a former worker (who is still on good terms with the company), a vendor, a client or a volunteer, those types of potential employees can be pure gold. However, that doesn’t give employers “wiggle room” when it comes to background screening.
Even if you decide to hire the grown son of a terrific employee, it’s necessary to screen him just as you would a candidate who essentially “walked in off the street”. Sure, you might think you’re saving money by simply concluding that the son is going to be as likable and dependable as his father (and you might even be right), but that’s a gamble you can’t take.
Recent studies have suggested that up to 10% of all potential employees have some mark on their records, and some of those “marks” are in the criminal realm. Who’s to say that your referred employee isn’t among them?
Never take chances. Background screen every employee… even if that person is your mother.
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Tuesday, December 1st, 2009
As the owner of (or manager at) a business, you probably hire consultants and/or contractors on either a regular or occasional basis. So the question becomes: Should you background screen those persons?
To help you determine if it’s worth your while to put contractors/consultants through background screening before allowing them to work with your company, ask yourself these questions:
- Will this individual have access to any confidential data while working with you?
- Will this individual be handling money?
- If this individual has a questionable background, could it affect the way your company is perceived?
- By the outside world, will this individual be thought of as an “employee” of your company, despite his or her contractor/consultant status?
- Will this individual have keys to your location?
- Will this individual have a work station at your location?
- Will this individual be working with your company for an extended period of time?
If you answered “yes” to at least one of the questions above, it’s a good idea for you to consider getting your contracted employee background checked for the safety of your company’s reputation, your clients, your company and your team.
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Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
If you’re in a service industry — cleaning, caregiving, even home/office repairs — you know you need to background screen every employee. But did you realize that you can use the background screening as a marketing tool?
Customers want to know that any service providers, especially those who have access to items in their homes or workplaces, have been cleared. They desire to be assured that, yes, the individuals who will be in and around their most private documents and expensive personal items (e.g., jewelry, electronics, kids’ piggybanks) are trustworthy and without drug convictions or criminal pasts.
If you currently background screen all your employees but you aren’t telling customers, you’re missing the boat. Start using your commitment to screening as a way to woo clients and prospects. You might just be surprised at how much business is out there but hasn’t come your way because no one realized you background checked employees.
(Oh, and if you don’t already background screen, you’ll be pleased to know that it’s incredibly affordable! Check out the many packages available at VerifyProtect!)
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