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Why Inaccurate Background Checks are Risky Business!  HCM Article Data is one of your company's most important assets; it can help you make smart decisions and manage the activities associated with overseeing your team. But employee data can be compromised by inaccurate background checks. False or incorrect information found during a background check can impact businesses in different ways. For example, reporting incorrect information to government agencies may result in fines or penalties. Still, according to one  Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) study , 53 percent of companies don't use background checks in their hiring process. Here's more on why a strong background check process can be essential for your company and how to get started. What Are Background Checks? Background checks can be an important step in your hiring process. Where permitted, they may allow a prospective employer to understand a candidate's history, including whether

How Background Checks Help Employers

How Background Checks May Help Employers HUMAN RESOURCES ARTICLE 06/15/2017 Pre-employment, post-offer screening is considered a best practice. It can help employers determine the best candidates, better ensure the candidate meets minimum standards, and can help mitigate future risk.  The Society for Human Resource Management  (SHRM) reported that one study conducted by CareerBuilder found 54% of small businesses had noted a lie on an applicant's resume. While background checks can help in highlighting issues from a candidate's past, they don't necessarily provide insight into future and ongoing threats. Here's what business leaders should consider when incorporating background screening into their human capital management. Consider Implementing Hiring Checks for Candidates Many companies are already conducting pre-employment, post-offer  background screening  of candidates. A focus on reducing potential liability and improving the quality of

How Background Checks Help Employers

How Background Checks Help Employers HUMAN RESOURCES ARTICLE 06/15/2017 Pre-employment, post-offer screening is considered a best practice. It can help employers determine the best candidates, better ensure the candidate meets minimum standards, and can help mitigate future risk.  The Society for Human Resource Management  (SHRM) reported that one study conducted by CareerBuilder found 54% of small businesses had noted a lie on an applicant's resume. While background checks can help in highlighting issues from a candidate's past, they don't necessarily provide insight into future and ongoing threats. Here's what business leaders should consider when incorporating background screening into their human capital management. Consider Implementing Hiring Checks for Candidates Many companies are already conducting pre-employment, post-offer  background screening  of candidates. A focus on reducing potential liability and improving the quality of your