Thursday, August 4, 2011

When It Comes to Background Checks, You Get What You Pay For

A controversial iPhone app for personal background checks that was initially pulled by Apple is back on the market. It’s just one of several mobile phone apps and online services that give anyone the ability to pull criminal records and other personal information about whoever they choose, from a neighbor to a potential date to a job applicant.

While the ability to receive background information on someone instantly may be enticing, using such services is not recommended for employers to use as an alternative to pre-employment screening services. Hiring a professional employment screening service ensures an employer that his or her applicants will be thoroughly screened and that the details found during the background check process will be verified and interpreted by trained professionals. A reputable employment screening service will be able to customize the kind of background screening you need depending on the job description and pool of applicants. That kind of attention to detail and customer service is not available through any app or cheap online service.

If you’re an employer, you need to know that your staff members are all qualified to do their jobs and they do not pose any safety or liability risks to your business. The old adage “You get what you pay for” definitely applies to the background screening process. Find a professional service with a proven track record — your employees will thank you and your business will reap the benefits of such careful selection.

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