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Most American employers conduct background checks as part of their hiring approach. According to\u00a0a survey from HR.com, 96 percent of employers conduct at least one type of pre-employment background check. While this figure makes it seem as if background checks are universal, the caveat is in the wording: \u201cat least one type of background check.\u201d While most employers are running a background check, many still have a problem with incomplete background checks.<\/p>\n

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How can a background check be incomplete? To understand the answer, realize that the phrase \u201cemployment background check\u201d is often misleading.<\/p>\n

Because wording such as \u201chiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check\u201d is so common, there is a misconception that a pre-employment background check is self-contained and comprehensive. In truth, most employers conduct multiple different background checks for each employee, spanning an array of different categories.<\/p>\n

An employer can honestly say that they are conducting background checks on all hires if they run one criminal history search on every person they hire. However, this check could be an incomplete background check due to the amount of potential red flags it overlooks in its limited scope.<\/p>\n

The HR.com survey breaks down the statistics for specific background checks. By a significant margin, criminal history checks were the most common:<\/p>\n

Also common were<\/i>:<\/p>\n

Verification checks proved less popular<\/i>:<\/p>\n

An employer is not guilty of having an incomplete background check policy just because they are not conducting all these checks. Credit history checks aren\u2019t relevant to all jobs, and neither are professional licenses or certifications. However, employers should be as thorough as possible with their background checks within a scope that is relevant for the position at hand.<\/p>\n

Running multiple background checks instead of one reduces the risk of an employer overlooking a serious red flag that might impact a person\u2019s ability to perform a job. Verifying education,\u00a0employment, or professional licensing can uncover resume lies and sometimes reveal that a candidate who looks good on paper is completely unqualified. Including Social Security Number checks in your screening can reveal candidates who are using false names, which can affect the accuracy of all other background checks.<\/p>\n

An incomplete background check is a problem for employers because it increases the likelihood of a bad hire. Even when they don\u2019t put the safety of others at risk or embezzle from their employers, these hires can affect the performance, efficiency, work quality, and company culture of your workplace. Bad hiring decisions can also lead to quick turnover\u2014which, especially in the time of COVID-19, is an issue. Many employers\u00a0are having trouble finding workers right now, and even those who aren\u2019t are dealing with new challenges for recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training their new hires.<\/p>\n

Make life easier for yourself and your organization by running a more thorough background check the first time. At Blinkx, we are here to help you put together an effective protocol for pre-employment screening.\u00a0Contact us today to get started.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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