Employers Are Encouraged to Investigate Further When Doing Background Checks on Job Candidates
Tempe, AZ (PRWEB) July 26, 2008 — "In today’s world, employers are smart to be cautious on who they hire into their companies," states Ann E. Zaslow-Rethaber of International Search Consultants (ISC), a leading executive search firm that specializes in the sales and marketing industry on a nationwide as well as international basis. "Many employers are now conducting more detailed background checks for their white collar positions and by doing so, they can reduce their costs in the long run and put their company less at risk," she states.
If you are an employer who has yet to go beyond the standard screening process, Zaslow-Rethaber provides below answers to some questions you may have regarding conducting more extensive background checks.
• Why should I go beyond the standard background check? It is important more than ever due to the rise in negligent hiring lawsuits (particularly for workplace violence and sexual harassment incidents), recent corporate scandals and national security concerns since the 9/11 terrorist act. Moreover, it is less time consuming than before to check public records now that they are readily available on the internet. Lastly, by verifying that someone has provided false information on a job application or has a shady history gives a window into a person’s character and should be included in the overall job screening process.
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