An employee background investigation is one of the most cost-effective tools to combat workplace violence, increase asset protection, tighten security, and avoid costly hiring mistakes. Since past behavior and performance are the best indicators of future behavior and performance, background investigations can help lower your liability and reduce exposure to losses.
Billions of dollars are lost by business annually due to theft, turnover, training costs, fraudulent insurance claims, drug and alcohol abuse, and negligent hiring lawsuits.
In recent years, health care providers paid out over $100,000,000 in damages to victims of employees with prior criminal records.
Theft in the workplace costs employers in excess of 21 billion dollars annually and is the direct result in the failure of 30% of small business. This figure is increasing by 15% per year.
The Average employee embezzlement exceeds $125,000.
A bad hire that leaves a company within 6 months can cost a company approximately $40,000 in severance pay, advertising, interviewing, training costs and loss productivity.
The Wall Street Journal reported that 37% of applicants falsify their application.
Nearly every state has a negligent hiring statue that recognizes an employer is responsible for checking the background and references of a job applicant and can be held financially and criminally liable for the actions of an employee. Hiring right the first time is your company’s first and best defense against business abuse and potential disaster. It is well accepted that proper pre-employment background screening is invaluable in combating loss. Yet most companies do not have the personnel, resources or skills necessary to accomplish this task.
We can help your company make informed hiring decisions quickly and confidently by offering these services:
Criminal Background Records Search
As an employer you want to provide a safe work environment and help protect against internal fraud. A criminal court record is used to identify those applicants with violent or dishonest histories.
Credit Record Check
This report is used to verify any credit history the perspective employee may have given you if they are to be responsible for any financial transactions or record keeping.
Motor Vehicle Records
Protect yourself by obtaining a driving record for applicant required to operate a motor vehicle for business purposes. This report can also be used regularly to update your files for an existing employee.
Social Security Number Check
Verifies that the applicant is truly whom they say they are. This will authenticate that the applicant is providing the correct information.
Education Verification
Direct verification of applicant’s institution, dates of attendance degree or certificate.
Employment Verification
Validate applicant’s dates of employment, position, salary, reason for termination and if they would be eligible for re-hire.
Professional License Verification
Verification at the state licensing board for a specific license or certification, dates, etc.
Workers Compensation Check
Check to see if any claims have been filed by the applicant
Why should you want to pre-screen,- Job applicants don’t always tell the truth!
37% of job seekers overstate job titles, responsibilities or degrees
25% of all resumes contain at least one major fabrication
11% of job applicants misrepresent the reasons for leaving their jobs due to conceal the fact they were fired.
10% of job applicants lie about their criminal records.
Pre-Employment Background Screening is an effective risk management tool used to save turnover costs and reduce employer liability
Search Company International (SCI) specializes in local and national pre-employment background screening. We offer cutting edge technology to ensure that our clients receive the most accurate and timely information about prospective employees.
