Every business owner and executive should be paying attention to the changes taking place in the background check industry, because the "instant checks" that most organizations rely on simply aren't good enough anymore.
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Why Instant Background Checks Aren't Working
The reason is shockingly simple: instant background checks rely on computerized data that matches names, address, and Social Security numbers to one another, comparing them to public records and other verifiable data. Unfortunately, even small variations or errors in the records (or in the input of the information) can lead to important details being left out, or for one person to be mistaken for another.
Something as basic as a missing middle initial, or an incorrect spelling on a street name, for example,
can render the background check useless.
The Bigger Problem With Instant Background Checks
Having an incomplete background check is bad enough, but there is actually a bigger issue at hand: because the entire process is automated, criminals can easily find and exploit the holes in the system. In other words, they know how to get around instant background checks, and frequently use simple techniques to hide past convictions and other important details.
That means that, at any given time, there are tens of thousands of convicted felons and dangerous individuals who can quickly and easily pass instant background checks… and apply for work at your company without fear of being discovered.
A Ticking Time Bomb
When companies stop paying attention to who they are hiring – especially for positions that involve direct contact with customers or sensitive financial records – bad things are bound to happen. The problems with instant background checks have been known and documented for some time, but most organizations are playing with fire and hoping for the best.
In fact, it's only a matter of time before something unfortunate happens and the less-than-strenuous checks applied to potential new hires are brought to light. Once that happens, the companies involved could be subjected to lawsuits and negative publicity on a massive scale, since they failed to show the necessary due diligence in their recruiting practices. From there, it's only a matter of time before the public starts to look at other companies, and industries, to see who they can consider "safe" to work with.
A Smarter Way to Handle New Employee Background Checks
At CrimShield, we combine traditional background check technology with personal follow-ups from trained investigators, to ensure that the information you have about potential employees is valid and current. It only takes a moment to speak with one of our representatives and get the details, but it could be a small step that helps you protect your business from enormous legal and public relations problems in the future.
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