The Do's and Don'ts of Background Screening

When screening potential employees, keep these tips in mind:

• Do Know the Laws
  The laws and protections of employee and employer vary from country, state, and local governments. It is very important to make sure your company’s background check does not violate any employment law.
• Don’t Immediately Disqualify a Candidate Based on Negative Findings
  Sometimes, negative background check results will make an employer cringe. Rather than try to understand the candidate’s point of view, employers will often dismiss a candidate based on negative findings. It’s important to dig deeper and make sure the background screening report is correct.
• Do Ask the Candidate about Their Background
  If you uncover something questionable, consult with an employment lawyer regarding whether the issue is fair game. If it’s all legal, ask the candidate about the finding. There are gray areas in background checks.
• Don’t Make Assumptions
  Assuming that a background check tells the whole story is not fair. Google yourself and see what comes up. It's not unusual to find  people with the same name who have unsavory histories. Assuming a search result is absolutely accurate without further investigation is not fair to you (you could be losing out on a fabulous employee!) or the prospective employee.
• Do Hire a Professional Agency
  Professional background check companies offer the best solution to most background check hiccups. An agency can provide you with expertise, and prevent you from viewing results that are illegal and irrelevant to the job.
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