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The pluses and pitfalls of background checks in the automotive field

January 14, 2019 12:00 AM The pluses and pitfalls of background checks Retailers must navigate various federal and state regs, experts say Anisa Jibrell Tweet Share Share Email Print AUTOMOTIVE NEWS ILLUSTRATION Especially for jobs involving handling money and customer information, background checks can be valuable, a dealership group official says. A decade ago when Scottsdale, Ariz., police uncovered a local fraud ring, they learned that breached information came from an unexpected source: an auto dealership finance manager. A background check likely would have paid off for the dealership, Henry Brown Buick-GMC-Pontiac in suburban Gilbert. But even though background checks may seem like an obvious way to protect dealerships from hiring untrustworthy employees, some dealerships don't use them. And dealerships that do rely on background checks must navigate a complex w

Is your company running background checks and protecting the business and its’ employees?

This crime in the workplace is costing U S businesses $50 billion a year! Elaine Pofeldt There is a hidden risk facing businesses across the country that often goes unnoticed until it suddenly rips through a firm’s finances: employee theft. It’s  a crime that is costing U.S. businesses $50 billion annually , according to Statistic Brain.   Is your company running background checks and protecting the business and its’ employees?   Secure Employment Group (SEG) can help. Matt Ham has had two run-ins with thefts by employees at his small business,  Computer Repair Doctor , which has eight stores in Florida, Ohio and South Carolina, which collectively totals 30 employees. At a store in Florida, two employees were caught stealing parts from inventory and skimming cash about a year and a half ago, he said. After a thorough investigation, Ham sat them down with his attorney and they came up with a plan for restitution. Both employees had to pay ba