Common mistakes to avoid
when conducting background checks
In today’s world, conducting
background checks on potential employees, tenants and generating
credit reports is essential. With the increase in the number of
frauds and cases of forgeries, it becomes imperative for every
business owner or landlord to conduct thorough background checks in
order to protect them from the circumstances which may arise as a
result of ignoring these factors. Nowadays many businesses may also
check your driving record for any
pending cases.
While conducting employee
background check,
employers must exercise caution to avoid making a few common
mistakes.
Timing of the background
check
Many times employers conduct a
background check in the early stages of the recruitment process. In
such a situation, if the record of the employee reflects a criminal
record or a bad driving record, the employers are most likely to
reject the candidate. It is recommended that the background check is
conducted in the final stages of the interview process. This way, the
employer will be able to weigh the skills of the employee against any
problems in his background and come to a logical conclusion.
Mistaken identity
It is recommended to opt for
background checks through specialized service providers. When
employers themselves conduct background checks, the risk of mistaking
the identity of the candidate is higher. This may lead to rejection
of good employees. The solution can be to create a form where in the
potential candidate is required to fill in his details and
subsequently create a checklist of the type of check done. The
checklist may include points like check
my driving record,
check my qualifications, check my criminal record, check my
employment record and many more.
Response time
In case a background check
reveals something negative about the potential employee, it is
advisable to communicate it to the candidate and to seek a
clarification. The candidate must be given a suitable response time
to clear from his side the doubts arisen as a result of the
background check. This can help to rectify the errors in reports
generated from background checks due to mistaken identity of the
candidate and various other factors.
Conclusion
Nowadays, conducting
background checks on employees is vital for any business
organization. However, the organizations must do so with extreme
caution as errors in background checks may lead them to reject
efficient and skilled employees.
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