Today, background checks on job candidates are commonplace. According to research by the Professional Background Screening Association, 95% of companies today utilize some form of background checks as part of their hiring process.
In today’s world, background checks are a necessity for a company to function in a safe and productive manner. In a 2017 survey by Sterling, 83% of employers reported that background checks uncovered issues that wouldn’t have been found otherwise. Another survey by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) found that 78% of job applicants have misleading resumes.
With so many facts and untruths to be uncovered, it makes sense for companies to use a third-party provider such as GroupOne Background Screening. We offer advanced technology to streamline the process. Here’s a few facts to know when outsourcing background checks.
Although background checks are generally thought of in terms of revealing criminal history, they can also be used to verify several other aspects of an applicant’s background, including their identity, academic and employment history, professional licensure and credit history.
For a single person, conducting a background check is time-consuming. In addition, many HR professionals don’t have a background in investigations. Handling background checks in-house can often be impractical.
By partnering with third-party background check providers, employers can streamline their process and ensure that the right hiring decisions are made every time. When partnering with a reputable third-party background check provider such as GroupOne, your company will discover several advantages, including:
• Expertise: You will have access to a team of professionals who specialize in background checks and stay current with best practices. Every member of GroupOne’s team is a licensed private investigator.
• Advanced Technology: With GroupOne, you will have access to state-of-the-art screening technologies that provide user-friendly platforms for managing and tracking check requests.
• Comprehensive Checks: Our team at GroupOne has access to extensive databases and resources for thorough investigations and can offer a wide range of check types, from criminal records to employment verification.
• Cost-Effectiveness: By utilizinga third-party provider, you will eliminate the need for in-house infrastructure and training.
• Consistency: You willensure all candidates undergo the same level of scrutiny. GroupOne provides standardized reporting formats for easier decision-making.
• Risk Mitigation: Relying on our expert team to conduct your background checks will reduce potential liability, offering an additional layer of protection.
You might ask, “Can GroupOne’s tools be integrated seamlessly into the software and platforms you already use for hiring and HR management?” The answer is yes and, in fact, this is our area of expertise.
You can also order background checks in bulk and choose how you will receive the results. We also have platforms available allowing candidates to self-register for background checks. A screening can then be ordered automatically, with employers receiving a notification when the screening results have arrived.
These are just a few of the advantages when utilizing a third-party provider such as GroupOne. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have questions.