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Background Checks

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Introduction

To keep a business competitive and alive in the modern world, it is necessary to hire new employees. There are many benefits to having a team of employees who have shared experiences and time together. For the company to gain new insights into the industry, they need to hire new people. But companies don’t hire just on whim. In order to be able to trust someone else with the future of a firm, there are some considerations. This is why companies conduct background checks before hiring.

Background checksBackground screening protects businesses from the dangers of an unsafe workplace, hiring mistakes, or hiring the incorrect person for a position.

Background checks for companies should be done because it is possible that someone has a criminal background or a sex offender’s record. Richard G. Brody writes in the article Beyond the Basic Background check that a company hired John C. Nelson to be a Director of Finance. He had phenomenal credentials. A CPA with an MBA and a recommendation from his prior company. However, Mr. Nelson had been embezzling from the company. Companies should invest more money and time in thorough background checks to ensure that employees hired are not only trustworthy but also have the best intentions for their company. The training of police officers includes extensive testing including background checks, drug tests, panel questions, credit checks and lie detector tests. The methods used are often considered intrusive, but the company must protect itself and its employees.

By conducting background checks in the right way, employers can save money and time by only hiring those who are qualified for the position, instead of constantly hiring and firing. Companies should administer honesty/integrity tests. The purpose of honesty tests is to determine whether job applicants are likely to steal from their employers. Morgan Heath is a 30-year-old man who was convicted in Spokane Washington at age 14 of sexually assaulting two-year old girl. A doctor who assessed Heath’s risks said that he was 36% likely to be convicted of a sex crime within the next five years. Morgan Heath said, “He is considering a job in a Denny’s or deli at a grocery. All people should try to make amends in their lives, but for someone who is unpredictable, working with children, babies and small children, there should be no chance. His dream job would be at Denny’s. But, he is not allowed to do so. Families and children are present in these environments all the time. Anyone convicted of harming someone in a violent way shouldn’t be allowed to enter an establishment that has children or families. This puts them and everyone else in danger. He should ask the company where he wants to work to perform a thorough background investigation. If his past is revealed, it should discourage any company from hiring him. No company should ignore background checks because it is in dire need of help running the business. Anyone shouldn’t enter your home just because they appear to be a good person. Background checks should be done on everyone because anyone can do anything.

Background checks also protect companies, their employees, and clients from possible danger. Thefts and frauds in the workplace. Different background checks should be available to all people. Some companies will only do a basic background check. They may not conduct a criminal background. All people should expect to be subjected to this regardless of their race or religion. All people should undergo the same tests, whether or not they are found to have criminal records or credit histories. It is better to know as much about someone before hiring them than to be surprised by an incident that you didn’t expect. The manager should be able to know everything about a potential employee before hiring them. By spending more time during the hiring procedure, you can eliminate the need to fire people. The employee can also benefit from this when they are looking to move up in the company. Companies can learn a great deal about the candidate by pulling a credit history. Some reports and tests are crucial to a candidate’s success. For instance, the police pull credit reports before they hire officers. This ensures that they will be able to deal with adult situations and follow the law. If companies spent more time and money on background checks, polygraphs, criminal checks, drug tests etc. they would save many lives.

ConclusionBackground check should be required in all companies. Background checks will help to eliminate bad candidates. Performing polygraphs or drug tests. Checking criminal histories, credit records, etc. They are not intrusive, but a way to protect and ensure the safety of employees and companies.

dylanwest

Dylan West is a 33-year-old education blogger and traveler. He has a degree in education from the University of Texas and has been blogging about education since 2009.