The Secret World of Background Checks

The Secret World BACKGROUND CHECKS WHAT IS A BACKGROUND CHECK? A background check is an investigation that compiles information on an individual, company, or organization. This information can include but is not limited to: Criminal Records Commercial Records Financial Records Personal Records fM Background checks search the vast array of databases available, both public and private. When a background search is done correctly, it pulls information from a multitude of sources. Contrary to popular belief, 73% of all US companies perform background checks on all candidates, not just those applying for an upper management positions. WHY RUN A BACKGROUND CHECK? Background checks are conducted for a variety of reasons, including: Dating/ Employment/ Corporate Personal Nanny/ Babysitting Tenant Pre-marital Investigations WHAT DO BACKGROUND CHECKS ACCOMPLISH? Evaluate Confirm Résumé Assess Character Security Clearance Protect Vulnerable Qualifications Information and Suitability People Professional Education Sex Offender Social Media Credit Checks License Verification Verification Information Checks/Deep Web Searches Driving Records Criminal History Industry Specific Searches Drug & Health Identity Authentication Search Screening Previous Bankruptcies Marital Status Work History Public Record Employment Verification Searches PASSPORT Liens & Judgments Employment Legal Working Previous Tenant Name & Social Information Status History Security Number Verification If a check for a criminal record was not performed, a company may be sued for negligent hiring if that employee commits a criminal act. An average negligent hiring settlement is around $1 million3; Employers lose nearly 80% of negligent hiring cases. however, they can cost employers as much as $40 million A study found 33% of employees admit to stealing from their workplace within the past 3 years. It is estimated that 75% of employees steal at least once throughout their career. Replacing a bad hire costs of workplaces in the US 5% $15,000 have experienced at least on average. one episode of workplace violence per year. Background checks allow employers to: Create a safer Identify trustworthy, Avoid negligent hiring lawsuits Protect current employees and the image of the company workplace suitable candidates THE PROCESS OF A BACKGROUND CHECK Find a trustworthy company - not an online database Collect preliminary information on the individual Order services and run the background check Receive results Yes Make decision No THE DARK SIDE OF BACKGROUND CHECKS Background checks may be used for.: Illegal Discrimination Identity Theft Privacy Violation PEOPLE WITH MINOR OR IRRELEVANT CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS MAY BE UNFAIRLY DISADVANTAGED Minorities are overrepresented in this group and may suffer additional discrimination. BMPLOYMENT The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission requires employers to take into account: OFPORTUNITY I The seriousness of the offense I The amount of time since the conviction I Relevance to the job being sought COMMISSION BY USING AN ONLINE DATABASE INSTEAD OF A LICENSED PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR, ERRORS OFTEN OCCUR Common Names Old and BACKGROUND RECORDS LOOKUP Outdated Information FOUND 87 MATCHES FOR JOHN SMITH JOHN SMITH LAST UPDATE: 1 YEARS AGO No Verification if the Information is for Incorrect the Right Individual Information Found MOST COMMON INFRACTIONS 46% 34% of application forms contain deliberate untruths of checks found a discrepancy in résumé or application information over 30% 6% of checks reveal a of driving record checks found one or criminal record more violations CHOOSING A RELIABLE PROVIDER Understands privacy rights ONLINE DATABASE Avoid cheap internet databases that use and laws free/dated information you can find online free Find a private investigator who specializes in background investigations Complies with state and federal laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act Request comprehensive Handles sensitive data coverage securely Will not offshore identifying information or share any information Familiar with the needs of your industry and what you are looking to obtain SECRET NAI SOURCES selection.com/background-check-statistics/ www.proformascreening.com/blog/2012/02/infographic-pre-employment-background-checks/ www.hrscreening.com/fas.php www.crimescreen.com/stats.htm www.ehow.com/way_5675639_steps-background-check-potential-employee.html www.resourcenation.com/blog/4-tips-for-hiring-background-check-companies/34482/ www.orrick.com/Events-and-Publications/Documents/4781.pdf jobs.aol.com/articles/2012/04/26/eeoc-issues-updated-guidance-on-employee-background-checks/ NORTH AMERICAN INVESTIGATIONS U.S. EQUA