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Finding a perfectly matched candidate for a position can be like finding a needle in a haystack. So when you come across someone who ticks all the right boxes, it’s tempting to hand over the employment contract right away without properly substantiating their claims. SterlingBackcheck’s new whitepaper, 'How to Avoid a Bad Hire' reveals the true dangers associated with a risky hiring decision and the steps you can take to avoid the dreaded bad hire.
What repercussions will your company face if this candidate has not been honest about their experience, education or qualifications? What is at stake if your candidate has a violent past? The dangers of recruiting the wrong candidate can go much further than simply having to re-staff and retrain. The whitepaper not only explores the financial costs of employee fraud or embezzlement and the costs of off boarding, but also the non-financial price of damage to assets, brand reputation and employee morale.
The most robust defense against poor hiring decisions is diligent background screening. Candidate lies are not always easy to identify, but a detailed background check puts your candidate’s C.V. to the test, verifying what’s true and flagging what’s not. A background check can range from a basic criminal record check to a more in-depth and thorough investigation of your candidate’s history including professional, educational and financial aspects.
There are a variety of screening tools available to employers that can aid in hiring the most qualified candidates. The more extensive the background check, the more equipped you’ll be to make a good hiring decision; however, it’s not practical to conduct every type of background check on every prospective new hire.
The ‘How to Avoid a Bad Hire’ whitepaper discusses the different types of background check, when to use them and how to create a background screening policy that will help you to make a good hiring decision.
