Pre-Employment Screening - Why Criminal Checks Are So Important

Pre Employment Screening is becoming aa great guy; very smart, kind and seems
necessary part of the application process whentrustworthy. The references he provided cannot
deciding to hire new employees. It is also yoursay enough nice things about him. You need to
due diligence as an employer to run backgroundget this position filled as soon as possible so you
checks on all potential employees. This protectsdecide to skip the background check because you
you against negligent hiring law suits. Part of thehave a good feeling about this guy. You make an
background screening process should include aoffer and Frank accepts.
criminal records check. Taking a look at anAbout a month after Frank begins work you get
applicant's criminal past can show you if thisa complaint from Anne who works in the call
person is a potential threat to your company andcenter with Frank. She is very upset because
employees. It may seem like an obvious startingFrank has made some inappropriate advances to
point when deciding on background checks forher in the break room during one of their shifts.
your potential employees, but let's take a look atShe now feels uncomfortable working with him.
what can happen when an appropriate criminalYour boss hears of the complaint and asks how
background check is not completed on a potentialFrank's criminal background check turned out.
employee.When you admit that you did not conduct one
Frank is applying to your company to work in theyour boss asks you to have one completed right
call center. The position requires that the applicantaway. When the results come back you are
will be working nights. Many of the employeessurprised to see that multiple assault charges
who are currently working in the call center arewere found.
female. You interview Frank and he appears to be