Hiring new employees is a process filled with uncertainty, but a good background screening process can ease this concern. Employers use the background screening process to verify what the applicant may have said and to find out what the applicant is not saying. While anyone may think they can handle this without professional help, figuring out where to turn may prove to be rather overwhelming. There are a few good starting points to take advantage of out there, however.
An amateur screening is not going to be thorough enough for a discerning employer. People don’t advertise their rap sheets online, and someone who is not versed in the field isn’t even going to know where to start, and you cannot trust a Google search.
Because of this, the most effective option is to use an experienced Consumer Reporting Agency, such as ACUTRAQ Background Screening, Inc., that can get the job done quickly. A problematic hire can cost the business money and harm their reputation, especially if that person is placed in a position of significant responsibility.
The safety and welfare of other employees are areas of concern and responsibility for employers. If an employee harms another employee, the employer may face claims of negligent hiring. Another area employers are concerned about is workplace theft. Theft in a company can impede growth and cripple the bottom line of any business. Background screening can assist Human Resources in acquiring the best candidate for any position.
Make ACUTRAQ part of your Team, and let us take the uncertainty out of your background screening process and help protect your liabilities.
