Why should we conduct pre-employment background checks?
Employers have a duty to investigate the backgrounds of prospective employees to protect their shareholders, employees, and customers. A thorough background check can save an organization an enormous amount of grief and expense down the road. BackCheck's services can prevent the need for additional HR staff, alleviate any hiring delays, accelerate the recruitment process, and dramatically improve the quality of information that is necessary to make well-informed hiring decisions. We offer complete third party neutrality and objectivity. These benefits will significantly reduce expenses associated with turnover and re-training, not to mention the damage that a 'bad hire' can inflict on the company. The relatively minor cost of a background check is insignificant compared to the cost of correcting a bad hire!
Are background checks legal in the United States?
Yes – BackCheck complies fully with all applicable laws including the Fair Credit reporting Act (“the FCRA”) and other applicable state or federal laws. As an employer, your obligation is to protect your corporation, customers, and employees. Background checks allow you to do the most under law to protect your business. BackCheck’s knowledgeable Implementation Coordinators can provide further details on the employer’s responsibilities under the FCRA.
How can we measure results?
Key indicators that prove the positive impact of a BackCheck program are decrease in employee turnover, decrease in cost of hiring and training budgets, reductions in internal fraud and theft, improved overall employee performance and improved employee morale. BackCheck internally tracks the number of “hits” we uncover during background checks, such as criminal records, negative reference information, poor credit history, education embellishments. BackCheck will work with you to measure the benefits of your pre-employment screening program. Exit interviews provide similar benefits, as your company is able to look inward, often discovering previously unknown employee concerns.
Does BackCheck ever contact applicants during background checks?
BackCheck prefers not to contact applicants in order to maintain complete neutrality when evaluating an applicant. However, upon the client’s request and authorization, BackCheck may contact the applicant to request additional information, such as additional references or telephone numbers.
How do we implement a BackCheck program across our company?
BackCheck suggests that managers, HR, or security representatives are responsible for ensuring the BackCheck process is followed for every new hire. Some clients opt to use internal communications to implement their background screening policy. Every account is also provided with a designated Implementation Coordinator to distribute login information, consent forms, and provided training on the system.
How is payment handled?
BackCheck prefers electronic billing via email. Alternately, BackCheck will send you an invoice via fax or post. If you prefer, BackCheck accepts payment via Visa, MasterCard, or American Express.
Is there a contract to sign?
No – BackCheck does not require you to commit to use of our services for any period. Our quality of service and value of information keeps customers happy.
As a candidate, how secure is the information I submit to BackCheck? What happens to my personal information once my BackCheck is complete?
All personal information is stored securely by BackCheck. Once consent forms are received and a background check is commenced, access to information is restricted to end-users as defined by consent forms and in accordance with Privacy Legislation. Information is stored and maintained for a period of time as required for privacy legislation, audit purposes, and client requirements.
Is there something we missed?
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