Why Conduct Employee Screening?

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1-877-472-6917.

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Current Statistics

• The Society for Human Resource Management states 45% of all resumes contain one major fabrication.
• The Wall Street Journal said that 34% of all application forms contain outright lies about experience, education and the ability to perform essential functions of the job.
• College and University registrars report that at least 60% of the verifications they receive contain falsified information.
• The Small Business Administration said that employees at all levels falsify their backgrounds.
• The American Management Association and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce said that 30% of all small business failure is caused by employee theft.
• According to the Bureau of National Affairs, from $15-25 billion is lost each year due to employee theft.
• Nearly 2 million workplace violence incidents occur annually, according to U. S. Dept. of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics
• Workplace Violence Research Institute States that lawsuits filed against employers typically result in out of court settlements of $500,000 and jury verdicts of $3,000,000

 Benefits to Screening Applicants

• Discourages applicants with something to hide
• Uncovers falsified or "puffed" credentials
• Eliminates uncertainties in the hiring process
• Demonstrates due diligence
• Encourages good applicants to be honest and truthful
• Saves money and time spent in recruiting, hiring and training
• Can help protect against negligent hiring lawsuits
• Reduces workplace violence and injuries
• Reduces insurance premiums
• Increases productivity and employee morale
• Reduces chance of injury to employees
• Reduces employee turnover

Screening Is Cost-Effective

The cost of hiring a new employee averages over three thousand dollars ($3,000), less than 1% can be attributed to the amount of a standard background check. A bad hire can mean an estimated loss to companies of approximately $40,000 in severance pay, training,wasted human resources
time, possible search firm fees, loss of productivity, and impact on employee morale. The expense of a bad hire far outweighs the cost of a background check.

As with insurance, each employer must decide the level of protection they seek. Usually,the average cost of a background check is equivalent to the cost of a new employee's first 2 hours of work.

PLEASE NOTE: The information provided herein is not intended to be legal advice. All legal concerns and questions should always be referred to your attorney. The information is based on typical industry standards and commonly accepted Human Resource practices. This information highlights important areas regarding background screening.

Description of Products

 

Social Security Number (SSN) Trace & Verification
Verifies your candidate's Social Security Number (SSN), past and present addresses and any aliases or maiden names used. Establishes the time frame of when the social security number (SSN) was issued and put into use. This search shows whether the social security number (SSN) is valid, and is actually registered to your candidate. A social security number (SSN) trace is essential for uncovering a candidate's possible criminal record.

 

Credit History Examination (Credit Report)
Check your candidate's credit history including bankruptcy and lien and judgment information. This search is important because it illustrates patterns in your candidate's financial behavior. Credit History helps you determine how fiscally responsible your candidates have been in their personal lives and business careers.

 

Statewide Criminal Records Database Search
Directly searches statewide records repositories for felony & misdemeanors going back 7 years. Search can also include the Fugitive List, INTERPOL Most Wanted and Denied Person(s) List.

 

Nationwide Criminal Database Search
Instant Database search of over 200 million records covering 45 States. Data contained in this search can come from statewide repositories, local county information, department of corrections, sex offender registries and Administration of Courts records. Search also includes the INTERPOL Most Wanted, Fugitive List and Denied Person(s) List databases.

 

County Criminal Records Search
Felony and Misdemeanors are retrieved by hand directly from the County Courthouse. Searches go back 7 years per FCRA regulations. This is the most accurate way to check your candidates for criminal history. Price is per County searched.

 

Federal Criminal Records Check
This search retrieves information directly from the Federal District Court repository and identifies criminal convictions on federal charges. This is especially relevant for screening management and executive candidates for white collar crimes. Price is per Federal District Search.

 

Motor Vehicle Driving Records
Verifies state driving records through the Department of Motor Vehicles. Information can include insurance lapses, license suspensions, accidents, traffic violations. The MVR report can flag DUI charges and potential substance abuse problems. State Access Fees Are not included.

 

Registered Sex Offender Search 
The Registered Sex Offender search simultaneously searches 50 States registered sex offender registries. The Registered Sex Offender search is vital for the healthcare industry, childcare screening, and any type of position dealing with children.

 

National Wants & Warrants
The National Wants and Warrants search reports active, and sometime inactive Wants and Warrants issued at the County level. Oftentimes, Wants and Warrants may be issued at the County level for lesser violations (such as not going to traffic court, not paying fines, etc.) which will not show up on a Nationwide Wants and Warrants search.

 

USA Patriot Act - Terrorist Watch list
The USA Patriot act / Terrorist watch list search includes the most common lists from various U.S. agencies, as well as international sources. Search US. and foreign sanctions and watch list. We strongly recommend this search for any employer.

 

Candidate Drug Screening
5 and 10 panel urine drug screening available at thousands of collection sites throughout the United States. Results are reported to you within 24 to 72 hours.

 

Employment Verification
Verifies the accuracy and honesty of your candidates claims to past employment, including start date, end date and position. Other information can include salary, performance, productivity, attendance, reasons for leaving, and eligibility for rehire. *Some employers utilize a third party to provide employment verification data. Any charges from these third parties will be charged in addition to the search fee.

 

Education Verification
Confirms your candidate's highest level of education, degrees, diplomas, and certificates, and dates attended from universities, colleges, trade/vocational schools, and/or high schools. Pricing for education verifications are per degree or educational institution verified. *Some additional third party fees may apply.

 

Rental History Verification
We obtain an assessment from your applicant’s prior rental history. We ask relevant questions to enable you to determine if your applicant is the right fit.

Professional License & Certificate Verification
Validates candidates in good standing with any professional license or Certification required for their particular job category, including but not limited to medical professionals, attorneys, CPAs, educators, and building contractors. Results include: license type, date and state of issuance, expiration date and restrictions.

Bankruptcy Records 
A comprehensive bankruptcy filing search for your candidate or business. Shows whether the bankruptcy was classified as 7, 11, or 13, includes any additional debtors, liability amount, and filing date. This search is important when screening for accounting, managerial, and executive candidates, as well as contractors, business partners and vendors.

Lien/Judgments and Eviction records
Identifies all lien and judgment filings for your candidate or business. Identifies all plaintiffs, defendants and the liability amount. This is a vital search for managerial and executive candidates, as well as a contractors, business partners, and vendors.

 

Federal Civil Search
District level search for civil cases filed in United States District Court. Report returns file date, parties involved, cause of action and case status when cases are uncovered.

 

Civil County Upper & Lower Court Search
Identifies any civil litigation involving your candidate in either upper & lower (Superior or Municipal) county courthouses. The search is especially important for assessing past business relationships.